A kokedama is an Japanese ornamental plant display
traditionally made from a ball of soil covered by moss which is wrapped in wire
or string and often suspended in the air. The word 'kokedama' translates into English as ‘moss ball’ but
as live moss can difficult to obtain without damaging the natural environment,
I have made a moss free version which looks great and makes an ideal romantic
gift.
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| Copyright Robert Widdowson 2016 |
I have chosen to use a red Gerbera for my Valentine’s themed kokedama but any small perennial, ideally in flower could be
used depending on what you have available to you in your area. Rose or Cyclamen
for example could make great alternatives.
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| Copyright Robert Widdowson 2016 |
Kokedama traditionally uses a mixture of peat and Akadama, which is a clay like mineral, but I have used a peat free potting compost, which will suit the needs of my Gerbera plant and is easy to get. Below is a Video I made, which shows you how to make my kokedama step by step:
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