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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #26909

Micky wrote: A Japanese style, Kokedama is a branch off from traditional Bonsai


So sorry for that, did not mean to be rude. Of course Kokedama is very similar to Bonsai, just like Ikebana and Kimono are.
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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #26912
thanks simplysaid. Just to state, it's not in a coconut but wrapped in soil and then moss. To water you simply dunk it in a bowl for a few minutes tops. I've had it a good few months and it's been fine, no bad signs of health.
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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #26918

Micky wrote: It's a shame I came on here looking for help, and the only person to respond does so in a somewhat pretentious way.
A Japanese style, Kokedama is a branch off from traditional Bonsai. To not at all consider the plant I have as being Bonsai is pretty pedantic to be honest.
Granted, Kokedama isn't too labour intensive and is more of an indoor plant thing but, I suppose you're just coming across kind of elitist with your 'advice'.


Initially, I did not want to respond. But this has been bugging me as it is the most nonsensical accusation ever.
First, learn to read.

Your plant is not bonsai. It is a Kokedama (though it's the first time I see a mallsai used in Kokedama). Kokedama techniques are totally different from bonsai techniques. If I say I only know about Bonsai, there is nothing pedantic about it. It's simply the plain truth.

Bonsai are grown in shallow trays. Kokedama are plants in a moss-ball. It's not the same. Also, Kokedama is a different art. It is NOT derived from bonsai.

You don't even bother to post the requested close up, still you nag about the reply you get. Can't write it myself, but I'd really like to insert my favorite insult right here about your attitude.
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Posted 9 years 3 weeks ago #26920
Apologies, I suppose I read your comments the wrong way. I'm not usually the type to call someone out in that way but I decided to do so and anyway it's clear now there was just some misinterpretation going on.
Thanks for providing some more information, you clearly know your stuff.
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