Kokedama Moss Ball Hanging Plant
Kokedama is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea has its origins in Japan, where it is a combination of the nearai bonsai and kusamono planting styles.
Additional Details | Care Instructions
Kokedama balls prefer dunking over water-can watering.- Step 1: Submerge the moss ball portion of the Kokedama ball into water. Ensure that the foliage isn’t submerged into the water.
- Step 2: Soak your kokedama ball for 1-2 minutes or until the bubbling stops.
- Step 3: Gently squeeze the Kokedama Ball for excess water and place it in a colander for another 30 minutes. This step will ensure no dripping.
- Step 4: Hang your Kokedama Ball in a medium-light zone in your home and mist your moss every 4-5 days. Remember that moss prefers slight dampness at all times.
- Tip: Moss will turn brown if it's under watered or if it has been overwatered which prevents soil/moss breathability.
- Tip: If your Kokedama ball feels light, then it's probably time for watering. (Tip within a Tip: Feel the weight of your Kokedama ball right after you water and a week after you water, this will help you get a better idea of when it's time to water. This same technique can be applied to potted house plants as well!)
Kokedama Moss Ball Hanging Plant
Kokedama is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea has its origins in Japan, where it is a combination of the nearai bonsai and kusamono planting styles.
Additional Details | Care Instructions
Kokedama balls prefer dunking over water-can watering.- Step 1: Submerge the moss ball portion of the Kokedama ball into water. Ensure that the foliage isn’t submerged into the water.
- Step 2: Soak your kokedama ball for 1-2 minutes or until the bubbling stops.
- Step 3: Gently squeeze the Kokedama Ball for excess water and place it in a colander for another 30 minutes. This step will ensure no dripping.
- Step 4: Hang your Kokedama Ball in a medium-light zone in your home and mist your moss every 4-5 days. Remember that moss prefers slight dampness at all times.
- Tip: Moss will turn brown if it's under watered or if it has been overwatered which prevents soil/moss breathability.
- Tip: If your Kokedama ball feels light, then it's probably time for watering. (Tip within a Tip: Feel the weight of your Kokedama ball right after you water and a week after you water, this will help you get a better idea of when it's time to water. This same technique can be applied to potted house plants as well!)