What are kokedamas? The word ""refers to an ancient gardening technique originating in Japan. This term is composed of two parts: "koke" and "dama". "Koke" means moss and "dama" means ball or sphere, together, "kokedama" literally translates as "moss ball". This Japanese gardening technique is a unique way of growing plants without the need for conventional pots. Roots are wrapped in moss and held together by a wire or thread structure, forming a beautiful, compact green sphere. Within this moss ball is placed mineral substrate and akadama, a Japanese clay that retains the water and nutrients necessary for healthy root growth. This environment provides the perfect conditions for plant development. What is the care of a kokedama? Just like potted...
The terrariums and bowl gardens have gained popularity in recent times due to their practicality and design aesthetics. These small ecosystems can house a wide variety of plants, creating a small garden inside. However, to maintain the health and beauty of plants in these enclosed environments, it is crucial to understand how to properly maintain and prune them. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you care for your plants in terrariums and bowl gardens. Location and Light Place your terrarium or bowl garden in a location where it receives indirect light bright. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can heat the interior too much and damage the plants. If you notice that the plants are stretching towards the light, this...
La prevención de plagas y enfermedades en las kokedamas es esencial para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de las plantas que contienen. Aquí tienes algunas estrategias efectivas para mantener estas plagas bien alejadas: Inspección regular Realiza inspecciones visuales frecuentes de tus kokedamas. Observa de cerca las hojas, tallos y el musgo para identificar cualquier signo de insectos, manchas, decoloraciones u otros síntomas inusuales. Aislamiento Si introduces una nueva planta en tu hogar, mantenla en cuarentena inicialmente para evitar la propagación de posibles plagas. Examina la nueva incorporación durante algunas semanas antes de unirla a tus otras plantas. Ambiente limpio Mantén el área alrededor de tus kokedamas limpia y libre de hojas caídas, restos de plantas...
As Mother's Day approaches, finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. If you don't have the right choice yet, our kokedamas, terrariums and preserved roses can be beautiful natural details to celebrate this special day. Everlasting roses A very nice gift can be one of our everlasting roses. As their name indicates, they can last forever and do not require any care. They have gone through a process where their sap and water have been replaced by a preservative liquid, ensuring that they remain impeccable for years without the need for irrigation. Here is a video we have on Youtube where we show all our models of preserved roses! You can also see them on our website! Kokedamas The...
The terrarium plants or as we call them, gardens in a bowl are natural compositions that consist of small ecosystems inside which a perfect microclimate is created for plants to develop and grow with minimal care. These compositions are like eternal gardens and they practically take care of themselves, they only need to be watered once a year! How does a plant terrarium work? Inside a closed terrarium, everything works like a small, well-synchronized ecosystem. The water that we pour into them at the time of making them already serves them to live the rest of the year. And it follows its cycle inside the bowl itself: the sun heats the surface of the glass, which evaporates the liquid water...
