Dimensions 15 × 15 × 8 cm
Title Reborn
Volume 1.8L
Background Sunset Foil
Lighting LED Horticultural
Plants Hygrophila araguaia
Ludwigia red mini
Ludwigia arcuata
Hydrocotyle tripartita
Micranthemum monte carlo
Vesicularia christmas moss
Anubias nana pangolino
Salvinia natans
Materials Black Asia, River stones
Additional Information The substrate ball was designed directly on the root
The display shows a great understanding of height which produces a pleasing gesture from left to right using both hardscape and plants in sync.
The color palette feels well-considered. The foreground reds of Ludwigia against a green midground provide a sense of depth when viewed with the orange hues of the Hygrophila araguaia.
The most exciting addition of color is in the tannin-tinted waters below which are home to more chaotic planting. The free-flowing stems beneath the surface are effective. That said the Anubias appears rather wonky and haphazardly placed when compared to the rest of the well-considered layout.
Overall this wabi kusa embodies a great deal of creative freedom within the confines of the art. A mastery of emergent plant husbandry is evident though well-grown stems and lush mosses.
Brilliant work!