Kokedama Wrapping Technique: What is Kokedama and how does it make home decor special? Which indoor plants can be easily used in the kokedama technique? What is the correct way to prepare and care for a kokedama?
Nowadays people are using indoor plants a lot to give a natural and aesthetic look to the house. But if you want to make something unique and artistic instead of just keeping your plants in pots, then the Japanese technique ‘Kokedama’ can be the perfect idea for you. Kokedama is a traditional Japanese gardening technique in which plants are decorated by wrapping them in balls of clay and moss. It looks very beautiful and gives a minimalist and premium look to the house.
What is Kokedama?
‘Kokedama’ means ‘moss ball’. In this, the roots of the plant are set in a round ball of soil and then covered with moss and tied with thread. It can be decorated on the table or even hung near the window with the help of a thread.
For which plants is this technique best?
Kokedama is considered good for those plants which do not need much water, but need more moisture. Money plant, spider plant, philodendron or succulents, these plants look very beautiful in this technique.
What is needed to make kokedama?
- two large bowls
- peat moss
- soil or potting mix
- Water
- moss sheet
- Scissors
- thread or fishing line
- small plant
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Make your own kokedama like this
1. Soak the Moss
First of all, soak the moss sheet in lukewarm water so that it becomes soft.
2. Prepare a clay ball
Mix peat moss and soil in a bowl. Add water little by little and make a hard ball.
3. Set up the plant
Now open the soil ball from the middle and place the roots of the plant in it. Then give the ball a round shape again.
4. Cover with moss
Spread the soaked moss sheet and wrap the clay ball in it.
5. Tie with thread
Now tie it tightly in several directions with thread or fishing line so that the moss stays in place.
How to take care of Kokedama?
- Water every 1–4 weeks
- To water, soak the moss ball in water for 15 minutes.
- protect from too much sun
- keep in a humid place
- Give organic fertilizer once a year
- The house will get an aesthetic look
Kokedama is not just a plant but looks like a natural art piece. It can be decorated in the living room, balcony, study corner or near the window to give a premium feel to the house.
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