Kokedama Philodendron scandens

Kokedam production takes 5-7 days, please expect a slight delay in your order.

Kokedama is a special way of growing plants, literally translated "moss ball", originating from Japan. Kokedama consists of a plant, a special substrate ( black clay ketotsuchi ), other components ( Akadama, zeolite, pumice, sand and peat ) are additionally mixed into the clay. From these materials, a suitable plant is perfectly wrapped in a "ball" and the whole is covered with moss. Traditionally, kokedams are hung on string, macrame or placed on wet pebbles or other material.

Caring for a kokedama

We take care of each kokedama according to the type of plant we have in it. Kokedamu water with boiled/boiled water approximately once a week. Kokedama is bothered by chlorine, we do not recommend water directly from the tap. Just place the kokedama in water for a few minutes, let it drain and hang it up again. You can tell if it needs to be watered by the weight of the kokedama and also by how dry your moss ball is. You can moss ball dew to keep the moss bale still moist. Kokedama is not recommended to be placed in direct sunlight.

Philodendrons come from the rainforests of Central and South America. Its name is derived from the Greek word phileo = to love and dendron = tree, because many varieties of philodendrons are climbing and can cling to trees with their aerial roots. Similarly, we can ensure this for them in domestic conditions, if we give them some support in the flowerpot, which they could also climb on, e.g. a coconut stick.

Philodendron Scandens belongs to the Araceae family - so beware, it is poisonous! These plants contain calcium oxalate crystals in their tissues, which after ingestion will cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and digestive tract.
This particular cultivar impresses above all with its glossy green heart-shaped leaves. This particular cultivar impresses above all with its glossy green heart-shaped leaves, therefore it is also called Heartleaf Philodendron or Sweetheart Philodendron in English. Young leaves have a slightly bronze tinge.

Difficulty: For beginners
Cleans the air: Yes
Pet Friendly: No

Approximate height of the kokedama: 35 cm
Diameter of kokedama: Ø 13 cm
Package contents: Kokedama, ready-made macrame for hanging

Made with love at DMP.

We wrote more about kokedamas in our article.