The trigger is the current Earth of Pachypodium gracilis.
Please tell us how you started growing plants.
Ever since I was little, I've been playing in nature, Above all, I loved observing insects, fish, and plants.
When you eat watermelon or grapes for a snack, the seeds come out from the pulp. Place the seeds on cotton wool moistened with water, I have fond memories of sprouting them.
I really got into the world of plants when I saw the current form of Pachypodium gracilis at a gardening store. I was captivated by its unique appearance. Many pachypodiums are found in countries such as Madagascar and South Africa. They live in relatively warm, dry environments with little precipitation. Japan has four seasons, and the climate is different from other countries.
However, even in Japan's climate, it is possible to maintain a cool stock shape like the one on Earth. I want to recreate it, so I create a shape from a seed. We started making "seedling stocks" and continue to do so to this day.
The goal is to create a method that anyone can reproduce.
Is there anything you are particularly careful about when growing plants?
I grow most of my plants outdoors from spring to fall. In the winter, we switch to indoor management. In indoor areas where sunlight is often lacking, LEDs are used to compensate.
What is important for plants is the balance of ``water,'' ``light,'' ``wind,'' ``air,'' and ``soil.'' If even one of them collapses, it becomes a stretch, It may make you feel unwell. Every day, we carefully observe and maintain them with love.
Among plants, we focus on cultivating tuberous plants of the genus Pachypodium.
We are particular about the soil we use, and change the mixing ratio depending on the variety. We have our own blend. The proportion of Akadama soil and pumice Just a few changes can make an interesting difference in the growth of your plants.
Give plenty of water to Pachypodium seedlings until their first or second year, but From the third year onwards, grow with less water and fertilizer.
In order to adapt to the harsh local environment, this plant It forms a "water tank" that stores water inside the plant, so It conveys a sense of crisis to the plants, saying, ``We don't have much water here, so we need to conserve water.'' must have. When watering, give the plant plenty of water so that water comes out from the bottom of the pot once the plant has shrunk. We cultivate our children by repeating the "carrot and stick" process.
On Instagram, we share the charm of Pachypodium and detailed breeding methods. Please take a look as we are transmitting it.
My goal is to create an artistic form of the current earth. It's about building a method that anyone can reproduce.
Plants absorb different areas of light depending on their variety.
Have you ever felt like you failed when growing plants?
Buying plants without considering the growing space, I sowed a lot of seeds, I always have trouble afterwards (sweat), I forgot to bring in the plants on a windy day and brought them in from the balcony. I even let it fall. Treated like a human with taping and splints, I apologized almost every day (crying).
Is there anything you focus on when using a plant growing light?
Plants absorb different areas of light depending on their variety. I mainly use LEDs for tuberous plants, so Basically, I try to choose something that emits light in an area close to sunlight.
Then, as a result, we will focus on the ``wavelength range'' and ``PPFD value.'' Now you can select LED. Also, since I love interior design, I also place great importance on design.
When training, it is important to “observe the basics
Finally, please give a message to beginners and users who are growing plants.
Plants are really interesting. Just by watering, the expression changes, and even if you keep searching, There are still many things we don't know, It arouses curiosity and excites me.
When training, it is very important to ``observe the basics.'' However, sometimes ``question common sense and destroy prejudice'' is also important. Must be able to respond flexibly depending on the situation in some cases.
By repeating trial and error, we found a training method that suited each environment. I believe that finding them will lead to "communication with plants.
First of all, I want you to listen to the voices of plants. I'm sure you'll hear that I love you with all my heart. Let's enjoy a wonderful BOTANICAL LIFE together.
What do plants mean to you?
If I had to put it in one word, it would be 'family.' When you're nurturing it, you feel like you're raising a child. When I am away from home on a long trip, I get very worried.
I often name plants, for example, Characteristic gracilis such as “Shika” and “Buta” Giving it a name will make you feel even more attached to it. Living with plants has brought me ``great healing'' and ``moisture.
thank you very much.
