Thanks to Kokedamas you can grow plants without a pot

decorate your house with plants without pots

Decorating a house may seem like a complicated task for many, as they believe that expensive furniture and ornaments are needed and the having to hire a professional decorator to achieve an incredible finish on your property.

However this is not entirely truesince there are many alternatives and techniques you can use to make your home look spectacular and without buying expensive furniture. So if you like nature and want to achieve something incredible with it without having to plant in your garden or place large pots around your house, the Kokedamas are definitely for you.

What are Kokedamas?

know what a Kokedama is

These they are moss balls that contain plants and that they are ideal for those who want to take up little space and give a unique touch to your home, since the Kokedamas they are plants that grow very slowlybut that are kept in perfect condition thanks to the moss that retains water and nutrients.

The beauty of the Kokedamas is that they are plants that do not grow much and that can be hung around the whole house.

This technique comes from Japan and is very popular in all regions, since generally in Japan a special material is used to make the balls that support the plant and also the plants used are usually bonsai. Nevertheless, If you do not get these materials, you can use any type of plant that does not grow much and above all that you do not lack akadama clay.

Keep reading this article and find out about how to make spectacular Kokedamas at home!

How to make spectacular Kokedamas?

What do you need to create a kokedama?
The first thing you should do is look for the materials.

To make Kokedamas you will need akadama or keto clay (the material used in Japan), moss that absorbs a lot of water (You can get advice in the store where you are going to buy it), plants with little growth or slow growing

, earth, wire and water.

Kokedamas are very simple to make, but you have to be especially careful when handling plants. The first thing you should do is mix the water with the clay and the earth and begin to knead until you achieve a homogeneous mass.

Next you have to make a ball with this dough and then place it around the plant. Place the moss around the roots of the plant and secure it with the wire. Add more wire to later hang your Kokedamas.

Let the clay dry and then dip the moss in water. Finally hang up your Kokedamas and water them constantly when you feel that the moss is dry, always leaving it immerse 15 minutes in water.

Remember these plants grow slowlyso do not despair if it is still very small. Also, do not place your Kokedamas directly in the sun, as the moss will dry quickly and run the risk of wilting from lack of water.

Many people decide to use traditional bonsai to put on your Kokedamas, but these can be quite expensive as its cultivation is not easyso you can get advice at any store about the plants that will help you make your beautiful floating garden.

Kokedamas care

how to take care of your plants

  • Depending on the size of your Kokedama, you will need to fill a container, bucket or sink with water at room temperature.
  • Place the Kokedama in the water, plant side up, pushing the plant down so that the moss is completely submerged and so that it begins to absorb the water.
  • You must leave it soak for 10-25 minutes or until the plant absorbs all the water it needs.
  • Remove the Kokedama from the water and gently squeeze the moss ballremoving excess water.
  • A lot of these plants appreciate that there is some mist around themSo use a bottle that casts a fine mist and spray on and around the foliage of the plants.
  • Above all be careful in the morningwhen the light is a little stronger, since the plant can be burned.

Thanks to Kokedamas you can grow plants without a pot

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