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I mean, that's kind of a rude way to put it. I know people have different values to me and this post is all about trying to understand them.
Also, there are many community gardens where people can rent little plots of land to grow things. And yes, obviously not everyone has access to that either, but it seems like you are ignoring that most people probably have access to some kind of space to grow things outside. It might change my mind if you had something concrete to show me that my assumption there is not true.
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It depends what you want plants for. 
To make a place look cheery and natural-ish? Sure, fake plants are fine. 
But if you want a pet substitute that needs fussing over and special care, a real plant is the way to go. 
And of course there's the oxygen-making aspect, although one plant has minimal effect. >

This is it exactly. There's also the question of growing food for some plants or pleasant smells for many flowering plants or even plants for...erm, medicinal or recreational use. >

You can better grow food outdoors than indoors. If you had 0 access to outdoor space this might be a benefit.
Smells are nice, but opening a window with plants outside would do the same AND allows you control over the smell in your house. >


You can better grow food outdoors than indoors

Not everyone has a yard.

If you had 0 access to outdoor space this might be a benefit.

So you recognize this is a valid reason

Smells are nice, but opening a window with plants outside would do the same AND allows you control over the smell in your house.

Again, not everyone has a yard. And you're assuming the everyone lives in a location were this is a valid choice. They might live somewhere overly hot or cold, maybe they in a high-crime area or maybe they work nights and sleep during the day. Maybe they live near a source of noise or somethin I have a friend who specifically grows food inside because not only does she live on the edge of the hood but she works nights and can only regularly garden during the day. >

Those are reasons, but I'm not sure if they are enough to tip the scales in favor of real plants over fake. It certainly makes live plants feel more appealing - but only for a few small use cases.
Edit: also, I lived somewhere with no yard, but had a balcony where I had plants. That can work for many people. >

Hmmm.... It's almost as if people have different values than you.

I lived somewhere with no yard, but had a balcony where I had plants. That can work for many people.

Not everyone has a balcony.