how to make a succulent kokedama

To practice the kokedama technique you need soil, moss, your plant of choice, and string or yarn. Grab some succulents and a little soil, and gently wrap a thick layer of moss around the roots and bottom portion of the plant. Cup your hands and gently pack the moss, plant and soil into a sturdy ball shape.

1. How do you care for a Kokedama succulent?
2. What plants are best for Kokedama?
3. What string do you use for Kokedama?
4. How long does Kokedama last?
5. Why is my Kokedama dying?
6. How do you make homemade Kokedama?
7. How do you keep Kokedama alive?

How do you care for a Kokedama succulent?

Place your kokedama in the water, plant side up. Push the moss ball down so that it is fully submerged and begins to absorb water. Allow to soak for 10-25 minutes, or until fully saturated with water. Remove kokedama the water, and gently squeeze the moss ball to allow excess water to drain.

What plants are best for Kokedama?

A houseplant My favorite plants for kokedama are pothos, philodendron, peace lily, anthurium, dracaena, Norfolk Island pine, and ferns. You can make several kokedama in one session if you like. Potting mix Since the plant will be living in a constricted environment, it is necessary to have good aeration in your soil.

What string do you use for Kokedama?

Kokedama Garden Supplies

Twine – Pick a heavy duty twine, we recommend hemp or jute. Cotton thread – You'll use this to attach the sheet moss to the base of your kokedama. Plant – The best plants for kokedama are hardy plants preferably with smaller root balls.

How long does Kokedama last?

How long does it last? It last usually 2 to 3 years as is depend on the plant. When the roots of plants are coming out of mossball, it is a sign to remake it or replant it to bigger place.

Why is my Kokedama dying?

This will be due to too much watering or lack of air around the plant. If this happens, wipe off the mould with diluted washing up liquid. -Sometimes with watering, if the plant doesn't bubble, you will need to squeeze the moss ball a little to loosen the moss and soil, or it is already full of water.

How do you make homemade Kokedama?

1. Step 1: Make and Form Soil Balls. Mix peat moss and bonsai soil together in a 7:3 ratio. ...
2. Step 2: Wrap Ferns with Moss. Soak the sphagnum moss in water until damp, then rinse. ...
3. Step 3: Form Soil Ball Around Moss Ball. Break the soil ball in half.

How do you keep Kokedama alive?

Soak It. Be sure to keep your kokedama well hydrated by misting daily, especially if you used live moss, which needs to be kept damp. Every so often, take down your kokedama and give it a good soak in a sink full of water, allowing it to drain before hanging.