{"product_id":"tillandsia-king-xero-12cm-23cm","title":"Tillandsia 'King Xero' (Air plant) — H23 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tillandsia-king-xero\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Velvety silver-gray-green rosette • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Misting 2-3×\/week • 🌬️ No soil or pot • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests and arid regions of Central and South America\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/em\u003e 'King Xero' is an epiphytic plant that naturally grows without soil, attached to tree branches or rocks. Its broad gray-green leaves covered with fine silver hairs — trichomes — directly absorb water and nutrients from the air. 'King Xero' is a xerophytic variety with thick leaves that store water, and one of the most striking plants in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/soportes-decorativos-plantas-aerea\"\u003eair plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003eoriginal and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eDelivered with its elegant black metal stand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE TILLANDSIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tillandsia\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Tillandsia variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur catalog offers several Tillandsia formats with very different shapes and presentations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia 'King Xero'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large velvety gray-green rosette with silver trichomes, delivered with a black metal stand (H23 cm | Ø12 cm). The most sculptural and decorative version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-super-silver-xl-20cm-15cm\"\u003eTillandsia Super Silver XL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — spectacular extra-large silver rosette (H15 cm | Ø20 cm). The largest and most silver version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-anillo-metalico-planta-aerea\"\u003eTillandsia — Metal ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — air plant displayed on a decorative ring. The most graphic version for wall hanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-cyanea-11cm-38cm\"\u003eTillandsia cyanea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bromeliad with purple flowers on a pink bract, compact upright growth (H38 cm | Ø11 cm). The most flowering version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-mezcla-aerea-lote-5-6cm\"\u003eSet of 5 mixed Tillandsia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — five assorted miniature air plants. The ideal version for starting a collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — also tolerates artificial light (LED lamp), making it one of the few plants suited to well-lit spaces without windows. Epiphytes depend on a good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003ebalance of light and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e on its metal stand near a window, a bright shelf, a well-ventilated bathroom, desk or coffee table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 °C — tolerates heat but is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir circulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — good ventilation around the plant allows the leaves to dry properly after misting and prevents rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times a week with limescale-free water — spray generously until the leaves are thoroughly moist, then let them dry completely before the next misting. Limescale clogs the silver trichomes and prevents water absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly bath:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the plant from the stand, immerse it completely in room-temperature water for 20 to 30 minutes, shake off excess water and let it dry upside down for 2 to 3 hours before putting it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e absolutely essential — never put the plant back on its metal stand with stagnant water in the center of the rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, use highly diluted liquid orchid fertilizer (quarter-strength) sprayed onto the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir plant arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-super-silver-xl-20cm-15cm\"\u003eTillandsia Super Silver XL\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tillandsia-anillo-metalico-planta-aerea\"\u003eTillandsia on a metal ring\u003c\/a\u003e — three air plants with very different sizes and shapes, zero substrate, zero pot, for a truly unique wall or shelf arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn driftwood or bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e attach it to a piece of driftwood or a cork board with fine metal wire — this is the presentation closest to its natural habitat and the most organic, ideal for a minimalist plant wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith its metal stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e placed directly on a shelf or coffee table, the included black metal stand highlights the gray-green rosette and allows immediate display without any additional accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways let it dry completely between mistings:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the absolute rule for Tillandsia — stagnant water in the center of the rosette causes irreversible rot within a few days, and good air circulation is just as important as watering itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for flowering and collect the offsets:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/ciclo-vida-plantas-interior-dormir-crecimiento-floracion\"\u003eTillandsia life cycle\u003c\/a\u003e is fascinating — the mother plant dies after a spectacular inflorescence (red, pink or purple), but produces several offsets at its base that you can separate and display individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse only limescale-free water:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard tap water gradually clogs the silver trichomes, which are the plant's absorption organs — rainwater, filtered water or demineralized water are the only suitable long-term options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTillandsia\u003c\/em\u003e 'King Xero'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tillandsia, Air Plant, Daughter of the Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests and arid regions of Central and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H23 cm | Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 25–30 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, tolerates artificial light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e misting 2 to 3 times a week + monthly bath, limescale-free water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy — no soil or pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative black metal stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimalist \/ graphic \/ sculptural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The shape of the rosette and intensity of the silver tones naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333250756873,"sku":"11801","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tillandsia-king-xero-plante-aerienne-o12-cm-h23-cm-verdeia-6517210.jpg?v=1774810429","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/king-xero-air-plant-12cm-23cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}