Kokedama means “moss ball” in this Miroshaki Aquascaping Dictionary. A plant wrapped in moss and soil. It comes from bonsai language and is useful for reading roots, trunks, branches and old natural forms.
Japanese: 苔玉 Romaji: Kokedama
Meaning of Kokedama
Kokedama is explained here in simple English so beginners can use the word without feeling lost. In Miroshaki style, the term is not only a translation. It is a small way to look more carefully at nature underwater.
How Kokedama Helps in Aquascaping
Use it as a soft plant form related to wabi-kusa and emersed displays. This can help when you choose stones, place wood, create open space, plant moss, or wait for the aquarium to grow into a more natural balance.