The Japanese word kokedama translates to English as “moss ball”. This simplicity is the very essence of this elegant garden art form. Kokedama is a type of kusamono-an ornamental planting meant to be displayed on its own. Essentially, kokedama is a ball of mud covered in moss and planted with a single or multiple specimens. It is either suspended from string, mounted to a piece if driftwood or bark, or set in a shallow dish.

A collection of more than one hanging kokedama has come to be known as a Japanese string garden. These space-efficient, whimsical hanging gardens are easy to create and care for, and they make a stunning living art piece for your home. Now check out these 8 photos that prove kokedama is the best plant below to inspire you.

1. Sweet and Simple kokedama

Perfectly sweet and simply understated, this kokedama belongs on a tablescape surrounded by minimal decor, great food, and lots of laughter.

2. Cute

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The kokedama looks so cute framed in natural wood. Multi-dimensional artwork is a great way to impress your guests and look like a design star and this look is totally affordable!

3. Kokedama Stands Out Against Greenhouse Counterparts

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Shelter from the storm. Porch pleasures!

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Leave your planted orb in its natural habitat. Surrounded by like plants and good lighting, kokedama is sure to shine. The ability of kokedama to hang takes up no precious windowsill space and allows you to collect as many as you want!

4. Flowers Add a Colorful Touch

These blooming beauties add a wonderful sense of joy to the room and their matching bases tie it all together. Rain or shine, these will brighten up your day.

5. Friendly Faces

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My beloved cocedama and book bestseller. When I saw it 2 years ago for the first time, it reminded me instantly the little prince & his baobab… and there was no plants deco at that time, so I made it myself (as usual) inspired by original little prince illustrations ❤ and I couldn't leave him there living alone 🦊. I have a feeling that I am not the only one there who loves this amazing book. and that is why I decided to make it for you guys, that share the same passion, available on my store. I hope they will make your day more beautiful, the same as it makes mine. I wish you happy #newyear Worldwideshipping: January 2017 😘👏🏼❤🌵🦄🍾🐘🐍🐑🚀👌🏼 Moje milovana kokedama a nejvetsi knizni srdcovka. Kdyz jsem ji pred 2 lety videla poprve, hned jsem si vybavila baobab s mym nejmilejsim Malym pricem… V te dobe ale nebyl v nabidce jediny takovy zapich- a tak jsem si ho (jak je mym zvykem) vyrobila sama podle puvodnich ilustraci ❤ a nemohla jsem ho tam nechat preci samotneho 🦊🌹 Neco mi rika, ze pro tuhle uzasnou knihu nemam slabost jedina, proto jsem se rozhodla rozsirit nabidku i o takoveto krasavce. Snad vas budou tesit, stejne jako me 🌑🚀🐍🐘🐑 Preji vam stastny Novy rok!!! 😘 #kokedama #design #designflorariums #florarium #terrarium #baobab #littleprince #fox #lepetitprince #malyprinc #mojelaska #❤ #happynewyears #withlove #handmade #czech #prague #mladaboleslav #instadaily #photoshoot @barborabistiakphoto #worldwideshipping #homedecor #bonsai #flora #miniature

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Figurines are always welcome in kokedama and thanks to the rise of fairy gardens, small hand-painted characters are easy to come across.

6. Blooming Beauty

Use pins and lots of patience when assembling something of this nature. Make sure you have a great place to display your garden work where everyone can admire!

7. More Than One

Supply the moss, plants, and twine and get to work. When you’re all done, line up the fruits of your labor for a stunning photo shoot.

8. Layers

Get creative with your kokedama. This unique succulent is visually interesting and would look great in any room. Spend some time in the greenhouse before settling on a leafy friend.

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