How to Make a Kokedama // Perfect Plant Gift for All Occasions!
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 2024-01-24

Kokedama is a Japanese craft tradition of wrapping plants in moss balls. In this video, I explore the historical and cultural significance of these Kokedama before delving into a step-by-step guide on creating your own, plant friends! This video is made in partnership with Espoma Organic.

I also share the joys of nurturing plants and getting 'hands dirty' again. Kokedama for me not only offers a unique aesthetic to home decor but also serves as a great gift option. I will highlight different ways to water and display them, including suspending them in the air or using saucers for a neat display of these Kokedama that I am so passionate about!

I hope you find it as calming and centering as I do.

00:00 Introduction to Kokedama
0:47 Kokedama workshop in partnership with Espoma Organics
1:01 What is Kokedama?
1:38 Materials you need to make a kokedama
2:00 Fun fact about fishing twine!
2:53 Let’s play with mud
4:28 Prepping the plants!
5:16 Creating the Kokedama ball
6:22 Wrap your Kokedama ball with moss
7:51 Securing it with fishing twine
9:15 Final touches
13:33 Caring for your Kokedama


Products mentioned:
• Espoma Organic Orchid Mix - https://www.espoma.com/product/orchid-mix/
• Espoma Organic Potting Mix - https://www.espoma.com/product/espoma-organic-potting-soil-mix/
• Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus - https://www.espoma.com/product/bio-tone-starter-plus/
• Sheet moss - https://amzn.to/48CFE7a
• N'Joy pothos - https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/epipremnum/beautifall-njoy-pothos-epipremnum-aureum

This video was shot at the Greenhouse at The Arnold House, an amazing hotel, restaurant and wedding venue near me! Check it out! https://www.thearnoldhouse.com/

Check out the full show notes and blog of ‘5 Houseplant Crafts That Make Amazing DIY Holiday Gifts’ here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/diy-holiday/

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