The nice thing about these flowers is that they never die, so they do not require a green thumb. Also, you can go off on that vacation you were planning and not have to pay the neighbor kid to come over and water the plants. It will still be in bloom when you get back.....even if you happen to call the boss and tell him some lame excuse that the car broke down or the airplane needs a new part just to extend the vacay a few more days.