Switched to artificial flowers after killing my tenth real plant and saved hundreds in the process

I used to pride myself on having fresh flowers around my apartment at all times. It made the space feel alive, welcoming, and put together. The problem is that I have an absolute black thumb when it comes to keeping anything alive.

I'd buy beautiful fresh bouquets from the market every week, arrange them carefully in vases, and within days they'd start wilting. I tried potted plants next, thinking they'd last longer. Nope. I killed succulents, which people swear are impossible to kill. I even managed to destroy a cactus.

After my tenth dead plant, I finally admitted defeat. But I still wanted that fresh, colorful vibe in my home without the constant guilt and expense of replacing dying flowers every week.

That's when I discovered high quality artificial flowers. Not the cheap, obviously fake ones from dollar stores, but realistic looking ones that actually fool people when they visit.

I blended a variety of stems and arrangements from Alibaba, and my flower vendor. They look real from more than a few feet away, require zero maintenance, and I've had them for over a year now without spending another cent.

I've saved hundreds compared to what I used to spend on fresh flowers weekly. Plus, no more guilt about killing living things. My apartment still looks beautiful, and I can finally stop pretending I'm capable of plant parenthood.