What are the best plants to make kokedamas

kokedamas

The kokedamas They are an original and creative way to have plants, from those with flowers to others like trees. They attract a lot of attention, especially since they lack a pot itself. But not all plants tolerate this Japanese ornamental technique. If you want to know which are the best plants to make kokedamas and practice with them, then here we offer you a selection of plants that do not have much problem staying elegant and active with this form of development.

In fact you can create kokedamas from flowering, wild, aromatic plants, small trees, bonsai, etc. But which ones are the best? We tell you everything.

What are kokedamas

To think of kokedamas is to think of a style of plants. They do not really refer to a species but to a technique of Japanese origin that seeks elegance and ornamentation in plants. To do this, it dispenses with the typical pot of plants and replaces it with a ball of earth, peat and moss, which is what protects the root ball with the roots of the plants. In this way, for a time the plant has all the nutrients it needs to develop.

However, it is not a "forever" creation. After a year or two at the most, the plant begins to wilt. This is because the nutrients it had are depleted and the plant also grows by pulling out the roots from the bottom. That's when a decision has to be made: provide him with another bigger moss ball with new nutrients to keep him going; Or take it out of the ball and plant it in a pot.

Aesthetically, kokedamas are prized for their beauty. The fact that a plant comes out of a ball is very striking. And being "in the air" makes it even more attractive, especially if it is accompanied by a plate where it is placed that goes according to the plant. If to that we add that the kokedamas can decorate according to Feng Shui so that positive energies flow throughout the house, they become one of the wishes of many who want to have plants and either do not have much space, or prefer to give an extra decorative touch with the design of the plant.

The best plants to make kokedamas

Now that you know a little more about kokedamas, you should know that there are some plants that are more suitable for this technique than others. For example, ferns, malamadre or even ficus (bonsai) are very suitable to have them in kokedamas; On the other hand, others are more complicated to care for, such as orchids. Do you want to know which ones we recommend?

Ferns, one of the best plants to make kokedamas

The best plants to make kokedamas

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Ferns, as you know, have multiple varieties. That allows you to choose several of them to place in kokedamas. They are ideal because the end result is very beautiful, leafy and with beautiful leaves that give the plant a bearing. In addition, it adapts to any location, be it in places where there is lighting, where it is in the shade, it is cold, it is humid ... You will only have to take care of it a little more if you place it in a very hot place with little humidity. In return you will have an evergreen plant that will resist very well.

Of course, always choose the mini varieties or plants that are young since ferns are fast growing and end up enjoying your kokedama for less time than you should.

azaleas

Azaleas are considered flowering shrubs, and it is a nice way to have a flowering plant that is very well suited indoors. its bright green color of the leaves will stand out with the flowers, which are produced in spring and summer, in varied colors such as white, red, yellow, purple or orange.

If you have it in kokedamas they will need you to place them in places with partial shade, although if it gives them sunlight in the morning much better. In addition, they require abundant watering to grow healthy.

Bamboo

Lucky bamboo, as it is sold to us many times. This plant is tropical, and also shrub-like. It can grow one meter and yes, it can be cultivated under the kokedama technique.

It does not require direct lighting, because the only thing that does that is that the leaves burn. It also does not need abundant watering (just remember it from time to time).

In kokedama keeps very well without watering for about two weeks because the substrate maintains moisture (Unless you live in a very dry area, where you would have to water it by immersion once a week).

Ficus, bonsai in easy-care kokedamas

The best plants to make kokedamas

Ficus are very resistant and adaptive plants. And, of course, they are one of the best plants to have in kokedamas along with ferns. Now, be careful with the species you choose.

In general, bonsai ficus are suitable for making kokedamas, since the only thing you are going to change is the pot for a ball of moss. You should choose small ficus and species that do not grow too large, so you can have a plant for longer.

Spatifilium

Spatifilo in moss ball

This is one of those that, together with the ferns, will give you the least problems. It is a very easy plant to have at home that adapts to any environment, lighting and humidity. Although he likes bright places.

What most characterizes this plant is the bright and strong green that it has in contrast to its flowers, pure white with a brushstroke of yellow in the center of them.

As for care, it will not give you much trouble because it almost takes care of itself. You will only have to give it a weekly watering or every two weeks and little more. Of course, after a year you will begin to notice that the water is stained, it is a signal for you to start thinking if you are going to change it from a moss ball or put it in a pot.

Bad mother

You may not know them by that name, but you do know them as "tapes." It is a plant composed of very long leaves and bright green with white stripes and the occasional yellowish one. This is perfect for hanging kokedamas, because You will be able to hold the moss ball in the air and from it the leaves will come out that will cover it, making the effect that it is suspended in the air.

You can place it both in shade and in semi-shade or in a bright place, but not in direct sun. It also likes humidity, so spraying it from time to time is important, more in summer.

In general, almost any plant can be grown under this Japanese technique, only the care will differ a bit (some will have to be more vigilant). We can quote you Citrus (orange, lemon trees ... that are bonsai type), mother-in-law's tongue, kalanchoe, poinsettias, orchids, jasmine, violets, cyclamen, etc. Do you know more plants that are good to make kokedamas with? Let us know.


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