How we make Kokedamas
A kokedama isn't manufactured. It's made.
There's a process — but there's also intuition, patience, and the natural variation of each plant.
Here's what happens between the beginning and the moment the kokedama enters your home.
01 — Choosing the plant
Everything starts with the plant.
We select each species carefully: it must be suitable for indoors, resilient during transport, and beautiful in the way it grows. We prefer plants with presence — expressive leaves, interesting form, or special texture.
We don't work with huge stocks. We buy frequently, in controlled quantities, to ensure every plant reaches you in good shape.
02 — Preparing the roots
Before becoming a kokedama, the plant is removed from its original substrate.
The roots are gently cleaned and assessed — we check their condition, remove anything unhealthy, and let them breathe.
This step is quiet and slow. It can't be rushed without harming the plant.
03 — The substrate — coconut fibre
The heart of every MORI kokedama is made with coconut fibre (coco peat).
We chose this material because:
- It's natural and sustainable
- It retains moisture evenly
- It allows air circulation around the roots
- It's lightweight — important for suspended kokedamas
The fibre is hydrated and mixed until it reaches the right consistency — not too dry, not too wet. Then it's shaped around the roots with firm pressure and patient hands.
04 — The moss
The outer layer is moss — natural, dried, then rehydrated.
Applied by hand, piece by piece, covering the substrate sphere completely.
Moss isn't just aesthetic: it helps retain moisture and protects the roots.
Each kokedama comes out slightly different. The shape, the texture, the tone of the moss — nothing is exactly the same. That's intentional.
05 — The thread
To hold the moss in place and give the sphere its form, we use natural jute or cotton thread.
Wound by hand, with consistent tension, in patterns that vary slightly from piece to piece.
On suspended kokedamas, the thread extends into cords that allow the piece to hang — tested to hold the weight safely.
06 — The rest
Once finished, the kokedama rests.
We let it stabilise before packing — to ensure the moss adheres well, the sphere holds its shape, and the plant adjusts to its new environment.
Only after being checked is a piece ready to go.
07 — The packaging
Each kokedama is individually packed in a reinforced cardboard box with sustainable filling.
We always include a care card and a QR code linking to the full guide at moriplants.com/care.
The box is designed to protect life — simple, but never careless.
From earth to hands — and from hands to your home.