Houseplants when letting property out- bad idea?

[Lots on]

I’m refurbishing my flat before putting it back on the market and I feel it would look better with a nice big houseplant in the bright east facing kitchen. However I’m putting new Lino in. Would that be asking for trouble ( spills, stains etc). Anyone else rent properties out with houseplants in situ to help style the space? Any reason not to? Thanks in advance.

[Livingonaprayer]

Just put a tray to catch any stains

[Mrs Mug]

Any reason not to?

What happens when it dies? I can't keep my own houseplants alive for long.
Buy a nice big fake/silk houseplant.

[jpucng62]

The only one worth putting in is a false one! Seriously, don't impose your taste on the tenants.

[Lots on]

I guess if it dies it dies. It gives the tenants the option if they want to look after a plant.

[royw]

You could give them the option to keep it or not but don't include it in the inventory. If I was the T I wouldn't be happy paying out for a plant that had died (similar lack of green fingers here).

[Lots on]

Thanks, not including it in the inventory is a good idea. I’d never ask for a refund in a dead houseplant but it’s good to be transparent.