Kokodama WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS

Originating in Japan during the Edo Period, Kokedama, meaning 'Moss Ball' in Japanese, is a simpler and more affordable alternative to traditional Bonsai. Display options include setting it in a tray or hanging as a "string garden" for a colorful touch.

Building Your Kokedama Materials:

Pre-soaked wet moss, soil, a small plant, and string or wire.

  1. Prepare the Moss: Soak your moss and then squeeze out excess water. Lay it out, green/brown side down, forming a circle.

  2. Prepare the Plant: Remove excess from the plant leaving mostly bare roots. You can save the soil for later if needed.

  3. Shape the Soil Ball: Form a moist soil ball, similar to making a snowball. Crack it open to place the plant inside, ensuring the roots are covered but the stem remains above the soil. You can add soil as needed if it falls away.

  4. Assemble: Rejoin the soil halves around the plant. Wrap the moss around the soil ball, ensuring full coverage with no soil visible.

  5. Secure with String: Use fishing line or string to hold the moss in place, wrapping it around the ball repeatedly before tying it off. Make sure all moss is secured.

Care Instructions

Moisture: Keep the moss ball moist but not waterlogged. Soak in water for 10-15 minutes when dry, then squeeze out excess water.