Plants, wrapped in living moss
Kokedama is where this studio started. A plant, its roots formed into a ball of soil, wrapped in moss and bound with twine. No pot and no saucer. Just a small living sculpture that sits on a shelf, mounts to a wall, or hangs in the air. Each one is handmade in our studio in Star, Idaho, for homes around Boise and the Treasure Valley, and we ship them nationwide.
The Japanese art of the moss ball.
Ko-ke-da-ma. Literally, moss ball. It came out of Japanese bonsai practice, and the idea is to take the plant out of the pot entirely: roots packed into a ball of soil, wrapped in a skin of living moss, tied off with twine.
What you end up with is small, self contained and completely alive. A pot hides the plant. A kokedama makes the whole thing the art.
Where to get our kokedama
Every kokedama is made by hand in our studio in Star, Idaho. Pick one up around Boise, get free delivery anywhere in the Treasure Valley, or order online and we will ship it to you anywhere in the United States.
Order online, shipped nationwide
Browse every kokedama we have available right now and have it shipped anywhere in the U.S.
Shop kokedama →See them in person
These local shops carry Moss & Pixel kokedama:
Find our booth
We bring kokedama to markets and festivals around the Treasure Valley through the season.
See upcoming events →Make your own
Join a public kokedama workshop, or book one for your team or a private event.
Kokedama workshops →Kokedama walls, for something living
Not every space wants a preserved wall. A kokedama wall mounts individual moss-wrapped plants directly to the surface, no irrigation required. Pull one off for its soak, put it back, or swap it for something else entirely.
Three habits and it thrives
Kokedama needs a little attention, not a lot. Three simple habits keep one thriving for years.
Soak it
Every couple of weeks, sometimes just once a month, submerge the whole moss ball in water and leave it there until the bubbles stop. Let it drain. That is the entire watering routine.
Light it
Bright indirect light suits most kokedama. Succulents want it sunnier. Ferns and pothos are perfectly content somewhere shadier.
Live with it
Set it in a dish, rest it on a stand, or hang it. As the plant grows we are happy to re-wrap it for you. Every kokedama we sell ships with a care tag naming the plant and exactly what it wants.
Bring your team. We'll bring the mess.
We haul in the moss, the plants, the tools and the drop cloths, run the whole session, and clean it up before we go. You just get people to the table. Everybody leaves holding something they made.
Moss art at desk and hallway scale
Same hands, same moss, in a size that ships. Every frame is made to order, which means yours will not match the photograph exactly. Nothing we make does.
Outfitting a whole office, or reselling in your shop? Wholesale pricing is available on orders of 10 or more. Get in touch.
Kokedama questions
Where can I buy kokedama in Boise?
Moss & Pixel makes kokedama by hand in our studio in Star, Idaho, in the Treasure Valley. You can order them online at shop.mossandpixel.com, see them in person at Idaho Made Store (108 N 6th St, Boise, ID 83702), Dry Creek Mercantile & Wine Bar (5888 W. Hidden Springs Dr, Garden Springs), and Earth Well (9700 W State St, Star, ID 83669), or find our booth at markets and festivals around the Treasure Valley.
Do you ship kokedama?
Yes. We ship kokedama nationwide from our studio in Star, Idaho. Order online at shop.mossandpixel.com.
Do you deliver kokedama locally?
Yes. Delivery is free in the Treasure Valley. Contact us to arrange it.
What is a kokedama?
Kokedama means "moss ball" in Japanese. It grew out of bonsai practice: a plant’s roots are packed into a ball of soil, wrapped in living moss, and tied with twine, so the plant lives without a pot.
How do I care for a kokedama?
Every couple of weeks, sometimes just once a month, soak the whole moss ball in water until the bubbles stop, then let it drain. Most kokedama like bright, indirect light. Every kokedama we sell comes with a care tag naming the plant and what it needs.
Can I learn to make my own kokedama?
Yes. We run public kokedama workshops around the Treasure Valley (dates are on our events page, and sometimes on Eventbrite, Instagram, and Facebook), and we bring private and corporate kokedama workshops to offices and event spaces in the Boise area.
Do you make kokedama walls for businesses?
Yes. A kokedama wall mounts individual moss-wrapped plants directly to a wall with no irrigation. Each plant comes off for its soak and goes back up. Send us a photo of your space to start.
Tell us about your space
Send a photo and a rough budget. We will tell you what is possible, and if we are not the right fit we will say so. Consultations are free and usually start with us coming out to look.