What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's reflected in cheap plastic imitation (8)" mean?

The definition is "imitation". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IT'S + CHEAP = PASTICHE; definition: "imitation" The answer is PASTICHE.

It's reflected in cheap plastic imitation (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16559 | 1 Across | 2021-04-21 flower