Scientific Name: Senecio macroglossus
A local South African beauty this Ivy-like plant actually belongs to the daisy family and will produce sweet yellow flowers over the course of the year. Its succulent-like leaves ensures its waterwise qualities, and its stems can grow to 3m in length!
Hand-tied in the classic Japanese Kokedama technique our Mossballs are made with water retaining coconut peat mixture and real moss, keeping the roots of the plants moist.
Dimensions: Approx 15-20cm high, Ball Ø approx 25cm
Lead Time: We like to send you the healthiest, freshest Plants, and your mossball is made specifically for you. Kindly note that we can have a lead time of up to 1 week. Trust us, it's worth the wait!
Mossballs can be installed in two ways: Suspended or Standing.
Suspended
All of our Mossballs come with free extra cord and a carabiner.
Install a U-Shaped hook, attach the cord with carabiner, and simply clip in your mossball.
Standing
For a standing installation, simply place your Mossball within a presentation-dish on whichever surface you like.
Top Tip: Try a Japanese-inspired Mossball Installation by hanging 3 or more Mossballs, at different heights. Use the same Mossball variety to create a statement, or mix them up for a more motley effect. Check out our Mossball Collection to see what's in stock.
Follow these Care Instructions to keep your Natal Ivy Mossball healthy and happy:
Water: Dip your Mossball in a bowl of water for 10 minutes, once a week
Light: Bright, indirect light. Tolerates full sun - but may need more frequent watering
Humidity: Average humidity
Fertilize: Add a balanced liquid fertilizer to your water once every 2 weeks
Send us an email for more detailed Care Instructions.
Found a Plant that you'd like to have in a Mossball? Send us an email and we'll gladly have it custom made for you - no problemo!
We use a network of vetted couriers to safely deliver your order. The costs and delivery times are as follows:
Collections: 83 Kloof Nek Road, Gardens, Cape Town
No Charge. We'll notify you once your order is ready, usually 1-2 days from order.
Cape Town & Surrounds
R50 fee, delivery usually within 1-3 working days from order.
Major Centers (Jhb, Dbn etc)
R85 fee, delivery usually within 4-5 working days from order.
Regional Areas (e.g. Hermanus)
R100 fee, delivery 1-3 days from order (CPT regional), 4-5 days (rest of SA)
Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to rural areas, such as farms.
If you would like to add special delivery instructions or a handwritten note to your order, please leave us a note at checkout under 'Special Instructions For Seller', when viewing your cart.
