Description
This soft velvet leaf stem is a faux plant for Christmas, with slender pointed leaves in a gentle taupe brown set along one upright stem. Each leaf has a fine ribbed texture across its velvet face, and one edge of every leaf is trimmed with a band of copper glitter that catches the light. Fine curling tendrils twist out between the leaves for a loose, natural feel. It stands 69cm tall, 26cm across at its widest and just 3cm deep, so it has real height while staying slim enough to slip into a vase.
Brown and copper sit easily with the warm, earthy side of Christmas, so this stem suits a mantelpiece, a hallway console or a dining table centrepiece. At 69cm it gives a tall vase presence on its own, or you can mix it with pine or berry stems for a fuller display. It works just as well tucked into a garland or pushed into the branches of the tree for texture among the baubles. As a faux plant it needs no water, so it can go up early in the season and look the same until the decorations come down.
The leaves are covered in soft velvet with a gentle sheen, and the copper glitter sits along their edges as a sparkling trim. To care for it, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the glittered edges, and store it in a box between seasons so the leaves keep their shape. We like it in a pale stoneware or clear glass vase, where the taupe velvet and copper glitter show at their best, and it would make a thoughtful Christmas gift tucked in with a bunch of seasonal stems.
Specification
| Material |
Velvet |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Height |
69cm |
| Width |
26cm |
| Depth |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.033kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the velvet leaf stem?
It stands 69cm tall, measures 26cm across at its widest point and is just 3cm deep, so it suits a tall vase or a long garland.
What colour is the faux plant?
The velvet leaves are a soft taupe brown, and one edge of each leaf is trimmed with copper glitter that sparkles in the light.
What are the leaves made from?
The leaves are covered in soft velvet with a fine ribbed texture. This gives the stem a warm, tactile look in Christmas displays.
How can I use it in a Christmas display?
Stand it alone in a tall vase, mix it with pine or berry stems, tuck it into a garland or push it into the branches of your tree.
How should I care for the velvet leaves?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the glittered edges, and store it in a box between seasons to keep the leaves in shape.
Does the leaf stem need water?
No. It is a faux plant, so it needs no water and can stay in place from early in the season until the decorations come down.