Fake plants have been around for several years. Perhaps the most common fake plant people forget is the traditional Christmas tree, which started in the 19th century. Many families opted for the artificial tree in replace of the real kind. Some of the reasons people chose the faux type included allergies, saving money by reusing the fake tree more than once, avoiding creepy crawlies that usually attach themselves to the real trees and reducing mess, because let's face it the branches and leaves are more likely to fall off.Over the past few years, the demand for artificial plants and trees has grown. The design and technology of fake plants has also improved over time. These days, similar to faux fur, it's difficult to tell real plants apart from fake plants. This is because the quality of some manufacturers has improved and the want by the consumer for plants to appear real, has become even greater.