The present invention is related to a root orb system and method comprising a mass of organic moss molded onto and weaved around a plant root. It also comprises a method of forming said root orb comprising the steps of: a) placing a mass of dehydrating organic moss on a flat surface b) rehydrating the moss with water c) hand-pressing the moss d) molding the moss onto the plant root and e) wrapping the molded moss with a string.