What is Japanese kokedama?
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string or mono-filament fishing line. They can be displayed on a decorative surface or hung by string in a window.
What is needed for kokedama?
Supplies Required
- Bonsai soil.
- Peat moss.
- Sphagnum moss.
- Ferns (or similar plant type)
- Assorted jute twines.
- Scissors.
- Water.
How do you look after a kokedama?
Allow kokedama to drip dry in a colander before bringing it back to its home. Mist: Many kokedama appreciate misting in addition to soaking. Use a bottle that casts a fine mist and spray on and around plant foliage. Take care to mist in the morning, when the light is gentle, so that the plant is not sun burned.
What plants can I use for kokedama?
A houseplant My favorite plants for kokedama are pothos, philodendron, peace lily, anthurium, dracaena, Norfolk Island pine, and ferns. You can make several kokedama in one session if you like. Potting mix Since the plant will be living in a constricted environment, it is necessary to have good aeration in your soil.
How long does kokedama last?
How long does it last? It last usually 2 to 3 years as is depend on the plant. When the roots of plants are coming out of mossball, it is a sign to remake it or replant it to bigger place.
What soil is best for kokedama?
The soil mix for kokedama can include peat moss and/or coconut coir (to hold water), limestone (to balance pH), and clay (to provide essential minerals and to bind the mix together). It’s also important that the soil have small voids of air to support healthy root growth and provide drainage paths for excess water.
How do you make Japanese plant balls?
Creating Your Japanese Moss Ball
- Moisten the moss if it’s the dried variety by soaking in a bucket of water for an hour.
- Add water gradually to your akadama mixture until the medium can be gathered into a ball.
- Remove your selected plant from its container, dust off the soil, and gently break apart the root ball.