Our plants are easy to look after, but it is important to follow the care instructions below to ensure your plants stay green and healthy.

Moss Care

Kokedama moss may change in appearance over time, including the development of brown patches. This is a natural part of their aging process. To ensure your moss ball stays healthy and vibrant:

• Maintain a slightly moist and shaded environment, as moss thrives under these conditions. Don’t let it dry out in the sun. It helps to give it a misting spray here and there, typically every 3-5 days. Misting requirements will depend on the humidity and airflow in your home.
• Keep your moss ball well-hydrated by following the watering guidelines above.
• If you live in an area with unfiltered ‘hardwater’ it may turn your moss brown, try using distilled water or rain instead.

Light Requirements

Each plant has different light requirements. Bonsai Trees typically prefer to be in bright, indirect light conditions, but some Bonsai Trees such as the Ficus Ginseng can tolerate (and even prefer) medium light conditions.

Our Palm and Fern plants like to be in low to medium light environments where they are out of bright, direct sunlight. In some cases they can tolerate low light conditions, but make sure they still have access to some light as this is an important factor in keeping them alive.

For further guidance on your specific plant care species, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

Coco Fibre Care

Coco Fibre (coconut fibre) plants require little maintenance. It is rot resistant and extremely durable. Simply follow the individual care needs of each plant type.

Coco Fibre can form mould some times if left wet all the time.(Quick trick – place in some dilutted dish washing liquid in  water at ratio of 10 to 1 to stop mould.

Coco fiber plans need slightly less watering.

Leaf Maintenance

Trimming and Pruning

Any browning or spotted leaves should be promptly pinched or cut from the stem. Removing damaged foliage encourages new, fresh growth and helps maintain the plant’s overall health and appearance. 

For specific Bonsai pruning guidance, visit this page.

Fertilising

Plant Food

Feeding your Kokedama is essential for its long-term health. Add liquid fertiliser to the water you use to soak the moss ball when watering your plant. Follow the dilution instructions on the fertiliser bottle. It’s advisable to feed your Kokedama once a month during the growing season, which typically spans from April to September.

Noticed Mould?

Although rare, mould growth can occur as your plant is a living organism which also supports other living organisms. Simply wipe away any mould with diluted dishwashing liquid at a ratio of 1 part dishwashing liquid to 10 parts water.

To prevent more mould growth, move your plant to a place that has more ventilation.

Roots Growing?

Sometimes, roots can push and grow out of the moss or coco fibre ball – if this happens you can either leave them alone (it will not affect the plant and can create an interesting look), trim them back up to the base of the moss, or plant the whole moss ball in a pot or using our coco fibre wrap kit. This can be found in our ‘accessories’ section and is easy to use.