How to Water Your Kokedama

The first step to becoming familiar with your new Kokedama is to know how and when to water it! The best way to do this is to regularly lift and weigh your plant in order to familiarize yourself with its’ average weight. When your Kokedama feels light, this means that the soil ball inside has dried out and that it’s time to water! Keeping track of the Kokedama’s weight and the frequency of waterings will allow you to become more aware of when it’s time to water!

Note that you’ll want to water your Kokedama at night so that your plant, nor the moss, doesn’t burn from the sunlight passing through the water droplets.

When choosing a bowl/container to water your Kokedama in, be sure to pick one that is clean! Using a clean bowl will prevent both the moss ball and the soil from accumulating any bacteria or germs that could possibly harm the plant.

Benefits of bottom watering

Bottom watering allows plants to soak up the water that they need as they need it, rather than us excessively pouring water onto the top of the soil.
It prevents us from pouring water over the foliage of the plant, therefore also helping to prevent rot that is caused by water sitting in leaf and stem crevices. This is especially crucial for plants with a sensitivity to water.
It allows the plants to be more evenly watered.
It efficiently and effectively waters very dry plants without overwatering them.
As we bottom water, the roots of the plant strengthen by growing downwards towards the source of water.
Because water is not pooling on top of the soil of the plant, bottom watering can reduce the chances of attracting different pests

source: https://www.sproutsandstems.com/bottom-watering-plants/

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