Kokedama Kit

A blend of akadama (the bonsai clay that holds water and structure), peat moss (the organic moisture), and ketuchi (a clay-based bonsai soil) — formed into a ball around the roots. The mix holds its shape (the ball does not collapse) and the right moisture (damp, not soggy). The akadama is the structural ingredient; without it the ball falls apart.

The moss (live or preserved sheet moss) covers the soil ball, holding moisture and completing the "moss ball" look. Live moss grows (and needs humidity); preserved moss is the no-care, long-lasting cover. The moss is the kokedama's face — green, soft, and the texture that defines the form. Wrap it snug; the string holds it.

Both — mist daily (the moss and the leaves love humidity) and dunk weekly (submerge the ball in water until bubbles stop, 5-10 minutes) for a deep watering. The ball dries faster than a pot; the dunk is the watering. The plant tells you — a drooping fern needs a dunk. Hang it where you can take it down to dunk.

Shade-loving, humidity-loving houseplants — ferns, ivy, fittonia, philodendron, and small orchids. Succulents (which rot in moisture) and sun-lovers (which scorch) do not. The kokedama suits the under-story plant that wants consistent moisture and humidity. Choose the plant for the light and the watering you can give it.