The Japanese tradition of kokedama–in which a plant’s roots are wrapped in a moss ball–has spread worldwide and prompted many admiring variations (including our own DIY Kokedama Planters).
A Black Pine Kokedama incorporates a miniature bonsai tree into the design; 2,480¥ (approximately $19.96 US) from Bonsai-Myo.
The Kokedama, a small staghorn fern (Platycerium lemoinei) grown and packed in Florida, is $48 from The Sill.
A Kokedama Autumn Leaves is a Japanese maple tree bonsai; $2,160¥ (approximately $17.39 US) from Rocca Clann via Yahoo.
A Fern Kokedama String Garden is $32 from Pistils Nursery.
A Japanese black pine bonsai Moss Ball Pinus kokedama is 3,132¥ (approximately $25.22 US) from Rocca Clann via Yahoo.
A set of three, an Aralia Fern String Garden Trio is $138 from Terrain.
A Mint Kokedama String Garden is $58 from Twig Terrariums.
From Viva Terra, a set of three Kokedama plants includes (from L to R) a rabbit’s hair fern, a succulent, and a spider plant; the trio is $98.
In Cape Town, floral designer Marissa Pretorius of Opus Studio creates hanging kokedamas that have curtains of vines; for more information and prices, see Opus.
From Greenscape, a camellia Kokedama is available seasonally for 2,730¥ (approximately $21.98 US). Inspired to make your own DIY Kokedama?