The Exo Terra Ficus Silk Terrarium Plant is an exact replica of its natural counterparts and is easier to maintain. The silk makes this plant very easy to clean, while the plant looks truly like the real thing with its deep green color and shiny leaves. This plant offers the same advantages as live plants whether the purpose is decorative, creating hiding spots, or enlarging the dwelling area. The plants are easy to clean and simple to maintain. A combination of live plants and the Exo Terra Terrarium Plants is perfect so even in spaces where live plants won"t thrive, there will be natural looking decorations.