With this Mercury Glass Votive, Yellow Rose and Basil Hydrangea Bougainvillea floral design, you can have the best of both worlds - a natural and consistantly beautiful floral display with almost no maintaince, no "off season" and none of the stigma that accompanies fake plant displays. Bougainvillea floral designs are made in USA using only natural materials, offering an alternative to artificial and silk florals. Each design is handmade with the highest quality of preserved plant materials grown throughout the world. No artificial material is ever used. In addition, most of the containers are designed and hand painted exclusively for Bougainvillea. The combination of preserved materials and the unique containers differentiate Bougainvillea from other floral lines. We recommend placing your Bougainvillea floral design indoors and away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Natural materials should not be used in display windows that face outdoors.If you notice an aroma after opening your product please allow the floral to "air" after removing it from the box. You may mist the product with an aerosol air freshener. The aroma will go away within a few days.Although unlikely, please be aware that insects may occasionally be attracted to natural materials. Should this occur, spray the floral with an oil free pesticide. Bougainvillea is not liable for damages caused by insects. Since our products are made from natural materials slight color variations may occur. In some conditions, moisture may cause preserved materials to drip/bleed glycerin and dye. Use a blow dryer to clean.Life expectancy is over 7 years.