Kokedama, what they are and how to cure them

What are kokedama
Indoor plants with great scenographic and aesthetic power, perfect for those who love furnishing their spaces.

The translation of the word " kokedama " helps us understand its meaning,
from the Japanese "koke" or moss and "dama" or sphere, indicates a "moss ball" .
Free of any component that is not natural, a kokedama is a true artisanal creation totally created by hand; this means that, unlike a potted plant, each one is different from the other.
This cultivation technique has become an art and expresses harmony and balance with a Zen appeal.

Of humble origin, it was born from an elderly farmer who, unable to afford an earthenware pot for his bonsai, decided to wrap his plants in moss, thus creating the first kokedama.
Furnishing our spaces with these creations helps us to regain contact with nature, reduce stress and increase our creativity, which is why they are ideal as indoor plants.

Kokedama are also known as air or flying plants, each plant is created and supplied with an eyelet that comes out of the ball and offers the possibility of hanging it.
This allows us to create splendid scenographic effects, both at home and in the office, in shops or restaurants. They do not lose their charm even simply placed on a base or on suitable vases and pedestals.

How to cure them
The needs of these plants are not very different from classic potted ones.
In fact, the sphere of a kokedama is composed of a mixture of soil, perlite and akadama, which embraces the roots of the plants and allows for drainage and the right humidity. Finally, the sphere is surrounded by a layer of moss that recreates its vase.

To water a kokedama you must immerse the sphere in water for 6-7 minutes , decreasing to 5 minutes in winter and increasing the days between waterings.
During this process you will notice small air bubbles, it means that the plant is absorbing the necessary water.
At the end of irrigation, the sphere must be lifted and squeezed delicately with the hands, to avoid dangerous stagnation of water.
The watering intervals and exposure requirements vary depending on the type of plant and are all indicated for each individual variety on our website in the " Care " section or read a specific article here .

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Plant in photo:

Monstera Deliciosa

Pachira