Kokedama, is a Japanese word that, simply translated, means “moss ball”, this form of art of binding plants into green, mossy orbs dates back centuries to the Edo era in Japan (around 1600 AD).
Caring for these plants varies depending on the species of plant that was used.
Depending on the size of your Kokedama, fill a bowl, bucket or sink with room temperature water and place your plant in the water. Push the moss ball down so that it is fully submerged and begins to absorb water. Please allow it to soak for 10-25 minutes or until fully saturated with water.
Remove the Kokedama from the water and gently squeeze the moss ball to allow excess water to drain. Allow the Kokedama to drip dry in a colander before replacing it back in its home.
Some plants appreciate misting in addition to soaking, but depending on the plant used, you must find out its proper care requirements before doing so. Some plants DO NOT like to be misted. Use a bottle that casts a fine mist, spray on and around the plant’s foliage. Take care to mist in the morning, when the light is gentle, so that the plant is not burned.
During the Spring and Summer monthly with a liquid indoor plant fertilizer at ½ the recommended strength. Simply mix the fertilizer into the water and soak as usual.
