KOKEDAMA
Shot Megan Pflug creating the art of Kokedama for Pflug Vlog, which is essentially a moss covered ball of soil. I've always loved the way these simple moss balls elevate the look of ordinary houseplants so I was excited to up my plant game. It doesn't look like I will be heading out into the garden anytime soon so I decided to indulge my green thumb with an indoor gardening project, and I have always wanted to give Kokedama a try.
Project Recap:
-Gently remove potting mix from your plant's roots.
-Mix peat moss & bonsai soil & water to create a dry but sticky mud ball.
-Crack the ball in half and carefully place the plant's roots between the two halves and re forme the ball.
-Cover the ball with moss and secure it with waxed twine.
Notes & Tips:
-Choose plants that don't mind drying out in between watering. I found that the orchid and the begonia are doing the best out of all the plants I tried.
-Water your plans once a week by soaking them in cool water.
-The Kokedama look amazing when hung from a length of strings however I found that they are more accessible to water when placed directly on a surface. Having to unhook them to water became a bit of an ordeal for me.