To create this simple, unique piece of living art, first gather the needed materials: a lightweight potting mix or peat moss, akadama, moss (sheet or Spanish), a plant, string, scissors, and water. Akadama is a coarse clay-like mineral used as bonsai tree soil. The size of the ball will just vary to accommodate the root mass of the plant. Kokedamas can be created with any size plant. “Succulents can also be planted in moss balls but will require less water.” "Ideal plants would be ones that can grow in drier conditions, such as ferns, philodendron, dracaena, spider plants, and even small orchids,” says Haag. An established houseplant that needs to be repotted, cuttings of houseplants with newly developed roots, or seasonal plants to decorate your space can all be planted in the moss balls. Many different kinds of plants can successfully be grown as kokedama says Brittnay Haag, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. These beautiful, natural planters make a great gift or can add a little green to your winter space. Kokedama can also be hung with decorative string or wire from a window or ceiling, creating a string garden with more than one.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |