Moss Ball Bonsai: 100 Beautiful Kokedama That are Fun to Create

by Satoshi Sunamori

Plant, soil, moss, twine--that's all you need to create the exciting form of bonsai known as koke (moss) dama (ball).Moss Ball Bonsai provides all the information you need to make these self-contained gardens, using different types of plants--from flowering trees and ferns to grasses and cacti. A sampling of 100 different kokedama shows how even the most common of house plants can shine in this appealing no-pot environment, while a section on mosses acquaints you with the many tones and textures of this versatile plant family.With this bonsai guide, you will learn how Create and maintain a healthy home for your miniature garden's root systemUse inexpensive house plants and cuttings as the basis of your kokedama Make beautiful (and quirky) group plantings within a single project Find, collect and propagate moss And more!Whether resting on a pottery dish or suspended in the air, these little indoor gardens are a wonderful way to add a touch of artistry and greenery to your home or work space.

Genres: Nonfiction, Plants

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2020

Reviews

[Kai Metcalfe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has fun and engaging information about moss and 100 different plants to try in a moss ball (kokedama). Most of the moss and plant names are in Japanese and the English equivalent common name and/or the scientific Latin name are not always given. Not a huge deal but a bit annoying. Almost all all watering and lighting instructions are the same, the difficulty rating is not easily understood, and there's no real advice on how to consider what plants might complement each other well in a kokedama. After reading this I am not interested in making kokedama so much but I AM interested in a moss terrarium!

[Mae]

another silly craft incoming

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I picked this up at the library, I knew I had zero intention of making a moss ball bonsai. And I still have no intention of doing so. However, this book is fascinating. The examples of different mosses and plants/flowers that you can use to make the ball is just amazing. My favourites are the Japanese maple and the venus fly trap. There are so many others and I would love to add pictures but they are all in the book...

However, I do find myself looking at the ground now as I wander the city streets trying to spot moss.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been wanting to make a kokedama since I first saw them online. This book has convinced me I best leave it to the professionals - hah!

It's a very comprehensive book of how to and mosses and plants to use and pulls no punches in letting the reader know which of those things are easy and which are not.

I really liked all the cute moss creature drawings!

[Mystical Enchantress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awe inspiring photos. Super informative guide on how to grow and care for moss. Can't wait to go out into nature and make my own moss balls from scratch!!

[Jon Kortman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book but definitely missing a few steps