The best plants for kokedamas

You have all the materials arranged on the table to make your kokedama but we still need to know the most important thing. Which are the best plants for kokedamas? That is, you can choose any species that is to your liking, although there are some that are more suitable for this type of "pots" due to the shape of their roots or the way they develop, if they grow up or sideways. and if its stems are stiff or drooping.

If you feel somewhat disoriented, here I will tell you some of the most used species for Kokedamas.

In search of the perfect plant

Among the most chosen plants for kokedamas are the following species:

Spathiphyllum: It belongs to the Aracecae family and is native to the tropical areas of America. Its growth is moderate and it is an indoor plant that reaches a height of between 30 and 60 cm. Its leaves are lanceous and dark green, have long petioles and white flowers that bloom in spring and sometimes in late summer.

Bamboo: it is a widely used species for kokedamas due to its erect stems. This plant belongs to the Ruscaceae family and is native to Cameroon and the tropical areas of West Africa. It needs moderate light to grow so you should not place your kokedama in direct sunlight. It is a good choice since it is a fast-growing and vertical shrub although keep in mind that it can reach up to 1,5 m in height, with leaves 15-25 cm long and 1,5-4 cm wide at the base. . In other words, you must have some space at home.

Peperomia: native to the tropics of America, this plant belongs to the piperaceae family and is of moderate growth. It needs natural light although not thick and straight, and fleshy leaves. It is a beautiful ornamental plant as its flowers grow in spikes and are of an attractive yellow color.

Missionary: It is native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina and it is a fast growing perennial plant that belongs to the Araceae family. It has large petiole leaves and long roots. Avoid placing your kokedama in direct sunlight.

Dark bamboo: an ideal plant for kokedamas as it is fast growing but reaches an average height of 30 cm. It needs moderate light and is native to the tropical areas of West Africa. It belongs to the Ruscáceae family and is known as Lucky Bamboo. Similar to traditional bamboo, its leaves are of a characteristic dark color.

chamadorea: Originally from Central America, it is a fast growing plant and a height that can reach 1.20 meters. It belongs to the Arecaceae family and has pinnate leaves and flowers in inflorescences, the male flowers separated from the female ones.

Palm hearts: it is one of those typical plants for Kokedamas, which could well be in any Zen garden. This plant, native to Europe, belongs to the Araceae family and is fast growing (it reaches about 90 cm in height). It is shaped like a small palm tree with a thin and tall trunk that is distinguished by its numerous, flexible and hanging leaves. Also because its small pods that emerge from the base to the birth of the leaves.

Issues to consider

Before choosing the plant, remember to consider issues such as the incidence of light and the space you have, since kokedamas are also decorative objects, that is, they will be inside your home. At the same time they need specific conditions so that the plants can develop as they need. It is useless to choose a beautiful plant if you do not have space for it to grow in harmony.

The secret to success is finding the balance between personal taste and the reality of the place you live in. Only then can you have beautiful and healthy kokedamas so that you can also enjoy nature indoors.