From Japanese Kokedama to Indonesian Tamandama: The Art of Hanging Plants
In short: Discover how to create a durable, spherical hanging garden using the Indonesian art of tamandama. This guide moves beyond simple aesthetics to show you the specific materials and ratios needed to build a lasting living sculpture.
While inspired by the Japanese kokedama, tamandama is an Indonesian variation specifically designed for longevity. The video demonstrates how to construct a hanging display featuring three distinct epiphytes: blue star fern, trailing hoya memoria, and nepenthes.
The process involves creating a stiff, cake-like batter using a specific ratio of heavy clay and potting mix. To ensure the structure holds its shape, the ball is reinforced with stonewool before being wrapped in hessian and finished with moss. It also provides practical maintenance advice for keeping these displays healthy both indoors and outdoors.
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