Plants are very important to enhance the beauty of the house and purify the air. Nowadays, people are planting many plants not only on the balcony or terrace but also inside the house, which give positivity to the atmosphere of the house and also provide oxygen. This is the reason why many techniques of growing plants are now going viral, one of which is ‘Kokedama’ which is a Japanese technique. This technique is considered very good for planting indoor plants. In which there is neither need of a pot nor of giving too much water. For urban homes, plants installed by Kokedama are best. Recently, in the Basant Utsav, also known as Flower Festival, held in Noida, the method of making ‘Kokedama’ was also shown.
This festival is organized every year in Noida. More than 600 varieties of flowers can be seen here and many plant care societies, farmers and nurseries showcase their plants and also show new ways of growing plants. TV9 Bharatvarsh had a special interview with a member of the Floriculture Society who came to this event. In which he has told about the method of making ‘Kokedama’ and its benefits. We will also know which plants we can grow using ‘Kokedama’ technique.
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What is ‘kokedama’ technique of growing plants?
Actually, the plants in Kokedama do not need pots or land. This is a Japanese method, which is becoming more popular now. In this, the roots of the plant are wrapped in a round ball of soil and moss, which retains moisture for a long time. This is the reason that in this technique water consumption is very less and the plants still remain healthy. This method is especially useful for those who live in cities, where space is less and it becomes difficult to water the plants daily. The most important thing is that Kokedama is also eco-friendly. There are no plastic pots in it, there is no wastage of water and plants grow well with less things.
How does KOKEDAMA work?
In kokedama, the roots of the plant are protected in a round ball of soil. This clay ball is wrapped with moss or coconut fiber, which retains moisture for a long time. The plant is watered by immersing it as per requirement (soaking method), due to which the roots take only as much water as is required. At the same time, extra water does not spread out.
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How can you prepare KOKEDAMA at home?
Floriculture Society member Geeta Aggarwal has also explained the method of making Kokedama. To make this, first bring a small indoor plant from the nursery. Completely remove the soil from its roots. Now you have to take 30 percent pot soil, 30 percent compost and 25 percent coco peat. Mix all these things and make a ball shape. It has to be shaped into a very tight ball so that it does not break. Now divide this ball into two parts and place a plant in the middle. After this it has to be given the shape of a ball. Now you have to take moss grass and soak it for 2-3 hours. After this, take out all the water from it and wrap it over the ball. After this, tie this ball completely with any thick thread or thin rope. Dip the ball in water. After this it retains moisture for several days. When you feel that the ball of the plant is drying, spray water on it.
Which plants are best for KOKEDAMA?
Only indoor plants should be taken for Kokedama. For this you can also take money plant, fern, spider plant, peace lily, Erica palm. With the help of these small and indoor plants KOKEDAMA, you also look beautiful, which increases the beauty of the house and also keeps the environment of the house good.
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