「塊根植物」にハマる人が続出　“根っこ”が主役？最長200年生きる“唯一無二”の魅力とは【Nスタ解説】｜TBS NEWS DIG

With more and more people cherishing and cultivating houseplants, which have become a central element of interior design, a new genre called "caudex plants" is gaining popularity. Why is it so popular? ■A "Lifelong" Plant… What are Caudex Plants, Enjoying the Shape of Their Trunks? Junna Yamagata (Anchor): The way to enjoy them varies depending on the type of plant, and so do the prices. ▼Caudex Plants Enjoying the Shape of Their Trunks (e.g., Gracilis) ¥1,500 to ¥2,000,000 ▼Houseplants Enjoying Their Form (e.g., Pothos) ¥150 to ¥20,000 ▼Succulents Enjoying the Color and Shape of Their Leaves (e.g., Echeveria) ¥150 to ¥5,000 Caudex plants are imported from overseas after being cultivated for a long time, and because it takes time and money to raise them, they are more expensive than other types of plants. [Prices of Major Caudex Plants] *Example ▼Pachypodium (from Madagascar / 250,000 yen) ▼Pachypodium gracilis (from Madagascar / 29,800 yen) ▼Baobab (from Senegal / 19,800 yen) ▼Eburneum (1,580 yen) ▼Makayense (2,800 yen) The biggest characteristic of caudex plants is their lifespan. According to Mr. Shimamura, representative of Shimamura Gardening, "They can live for up to 100 to 200 years. If you provide the right environment, they can last a lifetime." ■Why are they so appealing? The charm of caudex plants According to a survey on reasons for starting to grow houseplants, the following answers were given: ▼1st Place: Seeking relaxation and healing ▼2nd Place: Wanting to create a stylish room atmosphere ▼3rd Place: Believing they purify the air (※According to Hyponex Japan research) When asked about how they enjoy caudex plants, responses included: ▼20s: "Their unique shapes, which don't grow in Japan, are interesting." ▼50s: "You can customize the trunk and leaves to your liking by adjusting the fertilizer and watering." ■Easy to Grow & Affordable: Recommended Caudex Plants for Beginners? Which caudex plants are recommended for beginners? According to Mr. Shimamura, representative of Shimamura Gardening, "Gracilis," which blooms with yellow flowers in spring, is "a pioneer in the popularity of caudex plants. It's relatively small and doesn't grow very large." Other options include "Makayense" and "Eburneum," which are reasonably priced and can grow to over 1 meter tall. ▼TBS NEWS DIG Official Website: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Subscribe to our channel [Easier access to the latest news]    / @tbsnewsdig   ▼NEWS DIG Latest News [Important information close at hand] https://www.google.com/preferences/so... ▼Submit information here: "TBS Insiders" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-ins... ▼Submit video here: "TBS Scoop Submission" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.... #news #TBS #newsdig