Yep, it's a plastic plant. I wasn't expecting a lot, so I'm not disappointed. One of the poms has "bed head" from laying in the box, but I imagine a few minutes with the hair dryer would fix that right up; I just turned it.
It looks good in the corner, where I wanted it. The pot is tiny, so I had to get something decorative to cover it, and to give the thing a boost. I am satisfied with my purchase.