Tillandsia King Xero — Air Plant — Ø12 cm — H23 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very bright and well-ventilated. It loves bright light but dislikes direct scorching sun.
Is it a toxic plant? No, Tillandsias are safe plants for pets.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Tillandsia King Xero — Air Plant — Ø12 cm — H23 cm
🌿 Spectacular silvery gray-green leaves • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Mist 2-3 times/week • 🌬️ Soil-free • 🎁 Metal stand included • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Tillandsia King Xero, also called Air Plant, is a spectacular and sculptural epiphytic plant, known for its broad gray-green leaves arranged in an elegant rosette. This fascinating variety features leaves covered with fine silvery hairs (trichomes) that create a unique matte and velvety appearance, giving the plant a soft and sophisticated look.
Native to the tropical forests and arid regions of Central and South America, Tillandsia naturally grows as an epiphytic plant on tree branches, rocks, or cacti, without needing soil. Its roots serve only to anchor it, while its leaves absorb water and nutrients directly from the air thanks to the silvery trichomes. The King Xero is a xerophytic variety (adapted to dry environments) with broad, thick leaves that store water. With a height of 23 cm and a diameter of 12 cm, it becomes a graphic and elegant sculptural plant in your urban jungle, perfect for a hanging display, on a decorative stand, or in an open terrarium. Delivered with its sleek black metal stand that perfectly showcases the plant.
Exposure & location
The Tillandsia King Xero loves bright indirect light. It tolerates various lighting conditions well, including artificial light.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, tolerates artificial light.
- Ideal: on its metal stand near a window, bright shelf, ventilated bathroom, desk, or coffee table.
- Temperature: 15 to 30 °C, tolerates heat but fears frost.
- Substrate: none — it is an air plant that does not grow in soil.
Verdeia tip: ensure good air circulation around the plant to prevent rot.
Watering & care
- Watering: mist the leaves 2 to 3 times a week with non-lime water.
- Technique: spray generously until the leaves are well moistened, then let dry completely.
- Drying: absolutely essential — let the plant dry completely between mistings to avoid rot.
- Monthly bath: remove the plant from its metal stand, soak it entirely in room temperature water for 20-30 minutes once a month, then shake off excess water and let dry upside down before placing it back on its stand.
- Humidity: prefers 50-60% humidity, reduce misting in very humid environments (bathroom).
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a very diluted liquid fertilizer for orchids or bromeliads (1/4 dose) sprayed on the leaves.
Use filtered, rain, or demineralized water — lime clogs the trichomes and prevents water absorption.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its silvery gray-green leaves and sculptural appearance, the Tillandsia King Xero instantly becomes a graphic decorative piece. Its elegant black metal stand perfectly showcases the plant and allows for immediate display.
- Pair with: other Tillandsia (different varieties), succulents, cacti, or air plants to create a graphic composition.
- Presentation: delivered with its elegant black metal stand ready to use. Can also be displayed on a shell, driftwood, decorative stone, macramé hanger, or open terrarium.
- Atmosphere: perfect on its metal stand on a shelf, coffee table, desk, windowsill, or well-ventilated bathroom.
The supplied metal stand allows for an elegant immediate presentation while ensuring good air circulation.
Verdeia Tips
- Very easy to care for — perfect for beginners and forgetful owners.
- Delivered with its elegant black metal stand — ready to display immediately.
- Ensures good air circulation — essential to prevent rot.
- Always let it dry completely between mistings — never let water stagnate in the heart of the rosette.
- Use non-limestone water — limestone clogs the silvery trichomes.
- After the monthly soak, remove the plant from the stand, shake off excess water, and let it dry upside down before replacing it.
- If the leaves brown at the tips, increase misting.
- If the leaves rot at the base, reduce watering and improve air circulation.
- May bloom with a spectacular inflorescence (red, pink, or purple) — after flowering, the plant produces pups at its base.
- Non-toxic — safe for children and pets.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Tillandsia 'King Xero'
- Common name: Tillandsia, Air plant, Air daughter
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Origin: tropical forests and arid areas of Central and South America
- Dimensions on delivery: Ø12 × H23 cm
- Adult size: up to 25–30 cm tall
- Exposure: bright indirect light, tolerates artificial light
- Watering: mist 2-3 times per week + monthly soak
- Care: very easy (no soil, no pot)
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Minimalist / Graphic / Sculptural
- Feature: air plant without soil, velvety silver leaves, delivered with elegant black metal stand
- Included: decorative black metal stand
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The shape of the rosette and the intensity of the silvery hues naturally vary from one specimen to another.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.