Description
This is one artificial eucalyptus stem, 85cm tall, with a long bare stalk that divides near the top into two leafy branches. Each branch carries long, narrow leaves that curve and hang at different angles, giving the stem a loose, open shape rather than a dense head of foliage. It is made from polyester, polyethylene and iron, and comes in green. At 0.052KG it weighs next to nothing in the hand.
Its height makes it a stem for a tall vase or a floor vase, where the long stalk stands clear of the rim and the leaves can fall outward. On its own it gives a hallway console, a sideboard or a bedroom chest a quiet line of green; mixed into a bouquet of faux flowers, it adds the trailing foliage that keeps an arrangement from looking stiff. Because it is artificial, it needs no watering and does not wilt, which suits a dim landing or a holiday home left empty for weeks at a time.
Before use, the stem needs trimming and its branches and leaves folding into place by hand, which is also your chance to shape it for the vase you have in mind. Handle it with care while you work, as the maker notes that the leaves can break. Trimmed shorter, the same stem sits as well in a slim bud vase as it does at full height in a tall one. The styling props shown are not included. For a natural look, ease the two branches slightly apart and turn the stem until most of the leaves face into the room.
Specification
| Height |
85cm |
| Diameter |
30cm |
| Material |
80% Polyester, 10% Iron, 10% Polyethylene |
| Colour |
Green |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.052KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the stem made from?
It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, so it is an artificial stem with nothing living in it.
How tall is the eucalyptus stem?
It is 85cm tall from the end of the stalk to the top leaves, and you can trim it shorter to suit a smaller vase.
Does it need any preparation before use?
Yes. The maker says the stem must be trimmed and its branches and leaves folded into place before use, which lets you shape it as you like.
How should I look after it?
Handle it with care, as the leaves can break if treated roughly. Being artificial it needs no watering, so the main thing is gentle handling when you move or reshape it.
Can I mix it with other faux flowers?
Yes. Its long, narrow trailing leaves make it a natural partner for faux flowers in a mixed bouquet, adding loose green foliage around the blooms.
Is it heavy?
No. It weighs 0.052KG, so it is very light and easy to place in a vase or move between rooms whenever needed.