Kokedama is a Japanese art for keeping bonsai plants without containers. Roots are protected by akadama, soil that is wrapped in peat (keto) to form a ball shape. String gardens or moss balls are also known as kokedama art.
Kokedama art can also be made from Sansevieria plants. The Sansevieria plant or snake plant is a great air purifier with a hardy structure. A Sansevieria Kokedama is a handcrafted piece of art made with naturally biodegradable materials.
It is still necessary for you to know how to take care of your Sansevieria kokedama plants to make them grow fast, although they require no maintenance. Now, how can you accommodate Sansevieria kokedama at your home? Let’s check out our guide below!
Growing Fast Snake Plant Kokedama
It goes without saying that there are many ways for the Sansevieria kokedama to grow fast. It is true that watering, feeding, lighting, and temperature vary according to the growth rate of Sansevieria kokedama. Here’s how to make your Sansevieria grow fast:
Watering
Sansevieria kokedama can be watered either by soaking or misting, but depending on the type of plant, both methods may be used. It’s recommended that you soak the ball in water for 5-10 minutes. To drain excess water, you can then take it out and squeeze it without damaging the roots.
After this, you can leave your Sansevieria kokedama in the shade for a few hours before bringing it back inside. In the summer you should do it every two weeks, and in the winter you should do it once a month.
Do you know when to water your Sansevieria kokedama? Kokedama is quite easy to identify when it really needs water. It is easiest to indicate the weight.
This way, you can gauge how heavy your Sansevieria kokedama is five days after you soak it (before your snake plant wilts). The type of plant, the amount of light, the size of the plant, the air temperature, and other factors can affect how often you need to water your Sansevieria kokedama.
Fertilizing
During the care of Snake plant kokedama, fertilization is also performed. There is no best amount to fertilize, which is why fertilizing can be confusing. It depends on how fast and how much you want your Sansevieria kokedama to grow.
It is possible to fertilize most plants grown as kokedama as little as twice a year or as often as once a week. In addition, you can mix it with the water in the bucket you use to soak the moss ball in if you are using a water-soluble fertilizer.
Alternately, you can feed your Sansevieria kokedama’s foliage by misting the leaves with a liquid fertilizer and water mixture instead. If you use a time-release fertilizer, you can just mix it in the soil ball that you use for your Snake plant kokedama.
The soil will slowly absorb nutrients from a time-release fertilizer product over a period of several months. Regardless of the type of fertilizer you use, always follow the instructions on the product packaging.
Lighting
Depending on the type of plant you have, you will need to provide a different amount of light to your Sansevieria kokedama. Displaying high-light plants in a bright window is usually the best way to provide the light.
Furthermore, you may also want to avoid especially sunny locations, as otherwise, your Sansevieria kokedama might dry out too quickly. A window is not necessary to grow the low-light plants. You can also hang them above your desks or table tops.
They can still be fun additions to your home or office space by doing this. You can display your moss ball on a decorative tray or plate, if you do not wish to hang it.
When you display your Sansevieria kokedama, please avoid spots with cold or hot drafts, such as near cooling or heating vents. Cold or hot air blasts like these cause the leaves of tender plants like ferns to turn brown prematurely. It is actually best for a houseplant to grow in a spot where the relative humidity is between average to high.
How to Care for Your Snake Plant Kokedama
You will also learn some tips on how to take care of your Sansevieria kokedama in this post. The snake plant kokedama is easier to care for than regular indoor plants such as coco-peat.
You’re probably aware that moss is known as an incredibly strong and light moisture resistant plant. A Sansevieria kokedama does not need to be watered frequently. That’s more than enough to keep them healthy.
Do’s
- Water your Sansevieria kokedama either by immersing the moss ball in water until it bubbles and absorbs water or by stream-spraying in the center and moss ball.
- You should only water the moss ball (outer covering) when it feels light and dry.
- Kokedama must be drained of excess water before being replanted.
- You shouldn’t wet the leaves of succulents, as they need less water.
- Depending on the variety, you can place your Sansevieria kokedama indoors or outdoors. A well-lit area and good air circulation are crucial in this case. A benefit of indoor lighting is, however, the sunlight.
Don’ts
- Keep the outer layer of your Sansevieria kokedama dry.
- Do not let your Sansevieria kokedama sit in a puddle of water for too long.