AGAIAC 2026 / Wabi Kusa

#1388 Scintillating Caps

Marcel Bittencourt Cesar • Brazil São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

10 rank

Marcel Bittencourt Cesar

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Quick Stats

Style: Wabi Kusa
Size: 19x19x2 cm
Volume: 0 L (0.0 gal.)
Plant Species: 7

Judges' Comments

This Wabi Kusa was difficult to evaluate since the plants were hard to differentiate in the ball. The plants did not appear cohesive in their design and the Lilaeopsis and Marsilea are too sparse to make an impact on the Wabi Kusa. Increasing the amount of Hydrocotyl and perhaps incorporating a focal point with color could improve this Wabi Kusa quite a bit.

— Bailin Shaw

I like the simplicity of the arrangement, especially using lilaeopsis, which you don't see very often, as the grass-like focus. The water doesn't look clean and should have been changed prior to taking the photo. Overall I like the simplicity of this but perhaps some other hardscape elements out of the water such as additional rockwork or wood, could have elevated the entire look.

— Jo Ann Fujii

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