bistdunarrischDec 10

I made a floating bonsai above a pottery bowl

https://lemmy.world/post/40002267

Show threadcabbage
That’s super neat. Is it a mess to water?
Dec 10 at 4:50pmWeb
Show threadbistdunarrischDec 10
Yes, for now I spray it two times a day. The moss ball dries up so quickly, of course even more so as it sits freely in the air. So not practical at all, but very nice to look at
Show threadKazuyaDarklightDec 10
Maybe mossball formed around some type of reservoir core with a low permiability? More watering than normal I’m sure but maybe more of a every 2 days scenario.
Show threadbistdunarrischDec 10
Also great idea. My idea right now is an infrared thermometer to measure when the surface is dry and then sprinkle it with water when it’s necessary… but that’s a bit overengineered :P
Show threadCethinDec 11
Well, it’s a plant floating in the air. It’s already over-engineered. You might as well go all the way at this point.
Show threadblackbrookDec 10
What if you a sprayed layer of something onto the mossball to slow water exchange? Not sure what, something like starch or collagen occurred to me but that probably only works if they can dry.
Show threadbistdunarrischDec 10
Hm yeah maybe that would work… I have to think about a bit more…