The branches bent into shape, a nice planter and you have a beautiful green eye catcher where other real flowers would not grow and you do not water it. Chemical odors I have no remarks. A few snags of the adhesive it is to remove but that's just a small defect and can be easily rectified. He is recommendable each as I not a particularly green thumb has or darker with empty niches and corners in home / apt what to do know. Somewhat protected standing he is also suitable for the balcony or terrace