Method for manufacturing vine-type succulent plant

Abstract

To provide a method for manufacturing a vine-type succulent plant that allows enjoyment of shape changes of a succulent plant before and after repotting the succulent plant.SOLUTION: A method for manufacturing a vine-type succulent plant 1B according to the present invention includes: a separation step of separating a soft tissue portion 2A such as leaves and stems of a succulent plant 1A from the succulent plant 1A; a drying step of generating a softened soft tissue portion 2B by drying the soft tissue portion 2A for a predetermined period to soften the soft tissue portion 2A to an extent that allows the soft tissue portion 2A to be wound (including "twisting"); a winding step of winding the softened soft tissue portion 2B; a planting step; and a water replenishment step.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for producing a climbing succulent plant, and more particularly to a method for producing a climbing succulent plant that can be suitably used when growing a succulent plant in a spiral or coil shape like a climbing plant. [Background technology]

[0002] In the case of succulents, such as cacti, it is common to cut off a portion of the plant and replant it using leaf cuttings or other methods. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-114915 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when repotting succulents, the repotted succulents are grown based on their shape before repotting, which poses a problem in that it is not possible to provide a difference in appearance between before and after repotting.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made in consideration of these points, and its object is to provide a method for producing climbing succulents that allows you to enjoy the changes in the shape of the succulent before and after repotting it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) The method for producing a vine-like succulent plant of the present invention is characterized by comprising a separation process for separating soft tissue parts such as leaves and stems from the succulent plant; a drying process for softening the soft tissue parts by drying them for a predetermined period of time to an extent that the soft tissue parts can be wrapped (including "twisted") to produce softened soft tissue parts; a wrapping process for wrapping the softened soft tissue parts; a planting process for planting the ends of the softened soft tissue parts in soil; and a hydration process for supplying water to the ends of the softened soft tissue parts to an extent that roots will grow from the ends after the wrapping and planting processes.

[0007] As a result, the method for producing a climbing succulent plant of the present invention allows the linearly extending soft tissue portion to grow in a spiral shape like a climbing plant.

[0008] (2) Furthermore, in the method for producing a climbing succulent of the present invention, the succulent is a closely related species of cactus to the succulent, such as a string cactus (also known as a triangle cactus) such as dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) or a peacock cactus such as a star anise, the soft tissue portion is a thin, elongated portion such as a leaf-like stem or stem node, and the specified period is preferably 1 to 2 weeks.

[0009] As a result, the method for producing a climbing succulent plant of the present invention allows the soft tissue parts to grow in multiple spiral shapes to an extent that the inventors deem preferable.

[0010] (3) Furthermore, it is preferable that the method for producing a climbing succulent plant of the present invention includes a rootstock preparation process in which one or more joining openings are created in the softened soft tissue area after the hydration process, and a grafting and joining process in which a plant of the same or a different species is grafted onto the joining openings.

[0011] As a result, the method for producing climbing succulents of the present invention can add grafting techniques to climbing succulents as new ornamental plants. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the method for producing a climbing succulent plant of the present invention, the linearly extending soft tissue parts can be made to grow in a spiral shape like a climbing plant, thereby providing an effect of providing a method for producing a climbing succulent plant that allows the user to enjoy the change in shape of the succulent plant before and after repotting it. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a succulent plant according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a soft tissue portion after the separation step of this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a soft tissue site after the drying step of this embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a soft tissue portion after the wrapping step and the implanting step of this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a soft tissue portion after the rootstock preparation step and the graft joining step of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] A method for producing the climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment will be described below.

[0015] The method for producing a climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment is characterized by comprising a separating step, a drying step, a wrapping step, a planting step, and a hydration step. Preferably, the method for producing a climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment further comprises a rootstock preparation step and a graft joining step.

[0016] [Separation Step] In the separation step, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a practitioner of this embodiment separates soft tissue parts 2A such as leaves and stems from succulent plant 1A.

[0017] Here, the "succulent plant 1A" is preferably a closely related species of cactus to the string cactus, such as a string cactus (also known as a triangle cactus) such as dragon fruit (also known as pitaya), or a peacock cactus such as a star anise. This is because it meets the conditions for the soft tissue portion 2A described below. The succulent plant 1A of this embodiment may be a succulent plant 1A other than the above-mentioned cacti, as long as it meets the conditions for the soft tissue portion 2A described below.

[0018] The "soft tissue portion 2A" is a portion of the succulent plant 1A, such as the leaves, stems, or roots, in which parenchyma cells that store large amounts of reserve substances such as water are concentrated. Here, the soft tissue portion 2A of this embodiment is a thin, elongated portion such as a leaf-like stem or stem node. If the soft tissue portion 2A is a thin, elongated portion, it is easier to form it into a vine-like (or coil-like) shape with one or more turns than if the soft tissue portion 2A has a different shape (for example, a thick shape such as a rod or sphere).

[0019] "Separation" means separating and detaching the soft tissue portion 2A from the succulent plant 1A that is being grown, such as by "cutting, tearing, or pruning" the soft tissue portion 2A from the succulent plant 1A using some means (e.g., pruning shears).

[0020] [Drying process] In the drying process, as shown in Figure 3, the practitioner of this embodiment dries the soft tissue portion 2A for a predetermined period of time to produce a softened soft tissue portion 2B, which softens the soft tissue portion 2A to the extent that it can be wrapped (including "twisted") around.

[0021] Here, "wrapping" means "bending while rotating around some axis, such as the splint 3, like a coil spring." In contrast, "twisting" means "bending in a rotational direction such that opposite forces act on both ends of an object, like wringing out a wet cloth," and does not require any actual axis, such as the splint 3. In this embodiment, "wrapping (including "twisting") the soft tissue region 2A" means "bending the soft tissue region 2A in a certain rotational direction, regardless of whether there is an axis or not."

[0022] The "predetermined period" refers to the period during which the softening of the soft tissue portion 2A separated from the succulent plant 1A, such as water, that is stored in the soft tissue portion 2A, is reduced by consumption or drying, to the extent that the soft tissue portion 2A can be wrapped around something. The soft tissue portion 2A before softening is hard because it contains water and other stored substances. Therefore, the soft tissue portion 2A before softening cannot be easily bent without waiting for the predetermined period, and if an attempt is made to bend it forcefully, the soft tissue portion 2A will twist and break. Based on the experience gained by the inventors in developing the present invention, the predetermined period is preferably 1 to 2 weeks.

[0023] [Wrapping step] In the wrapping step, as shown in Figure 4, the practitioner of this embodiment wraps the softened soft tissue portion 2B. Here, "wrapping" includes the meaning of "twisting." Therefore, in the wrapping step of this embodiment, a splint 3 may or may not be present. The presence of a splint 3 makes the ornamental appearance better than the absence of one. When a splint 3 is used, the splint 3 of this embodiment may be a conventional splint 3.

[0024] [Planting Step] In the planting step, as shown in Fig. 4, a practitioner of this embodiment plants end portion 2B1 of softened soft tissue portion 2B in soil 6. The reason for planting end portion 2B1 of softened soft tissue portion 2B in soil 6 is that, as is conventionally known, new roots will grow from end portion 2B1.

[0025] [Water Replenishing Step] In the water replenishing step, the practitioner of this embodiment replenishing water to the end 2B1 of the softened soft tissue portion 2B after the wrapping step and the planting step to such an extent that roots will grow from the end 2B1.

[0026] [Stock Preparation Step] In the stock preparation step, as shown in FIG. 5, the practitioner of this embodiment prepares one or more connection openings 4 in the softened soft tissue portion 2B after the hydration step.

[0027] [Grafting Joining Process] In the grafting joining process, as shown in Figure 5, the practitioner of this embodiment joins a graft 5 to the joining opening 4 using a plant of the same or a different species. If aesthetic uniformity of the succulent plant 1A is desired, it is preferable to use the bud of a succulent plant such as a cotton cactus as the graft 5.

[0028] Next, the effects of the method for producing the climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment will be described.

[0029] (1) The manufacturing method of the vine-like succulent plant 1B of this embodiment is characterized by comprising a separation process in which soft tissue parts 2A such as leaves and stems of the succulent plant 1A are separated from the succulent plant 1A; a drying process in which the soft tissue part 2A is softened to the extent that it can be wrapped (including "twisted") by drying the soft tissue part 2A for a predetermined period of time to produce a softened soft tissue part 2B; a winding process in which the softened soft tissue part 2B is wound; a planting process in which an end part 2B1 of the softened soft tissue part 2B is planted in soil 6; and a hydration process in which, after the winding process and the planting process, water is supplied to the end part 2B1 of the softened soft tissue part 2B to the extent that roots will grow from the end part 2B1.

[0030] As a result, the method for producing climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment allows soft tissue portion 2A, which extends linearly, to grow in a spiral shape like a climbing plant.

[0031] (2) In addition, in the manufacturing method of the vine-like succulent plant 1B of this embodiment, the succulent plant 1A is a closely related species of cactus to the string cactus, such as a string cactus (also known as a triangle cactus) such as dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) or a peacock cactus such as a star anise, and the soft tissue portion 2A is a thin, elongated portion such as a leaf-like stem or stem node, and the specified period is preferably 1 to 2 weeks.

[0032] As a result, the method for producing climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment allows soft tissue portion 2A to grow in a multi-layered spiral shape to an extent that the inventors consider to be preferable.

[0033] (3) Furthermore, the manufacturing method for the climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment preferably includes a rootstock preparation process for creating one or more connection openings 4 in the softened soft tissue portion 2B after the hydration process, and a grafting and joining process for grafting 5 using a plant of the same or a different species onto the connection opening 4.

[0034] As a result, the method for producing climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment can add the technique of grafting 5 to climbing succulent plant 1B as a new ornamental plant.

[0035] In other words, according to the manufacturing method of the climbing succulent plant 1B of this embodiment, the linearly extending soft tissue portion 2A can be made to grow in a spiral shape like a climbing plant, thereby providing an effect of providing a manufacturing method of the climbing succulent plant 1B that allows one to enjoy the change in shape of the succulent plant 1A before and after repotting the succulent plant 1A.

[0036] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible as needed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1A Succulents 1B Vine-like succulent plant 2A Soft tissue site 2B Soft soft tissue area 2B1 End (of soft tissue area) 3 Splints 4 Junction 5 Grafting 6. Soil

Claims

1. A separation step of separating soft tissue parts such as leaves and stems from the succulent plant; a drying step for drying the soft tissue section for a predetermined period of time to soften the soft tissue section to an extent that the soft tissue section can be wrapped (including "twisted"), thereby producing a softened soft tissue section; a wrapping step of wrapping the softened soft tissue portion; A planting step of planting the end of the softened soft tissue portion in soil; a hydration step of replenishing water to the end of the softened soft tissue portion after the wrapping step and the planting step to such an extent that roots grow from the end; A method for producing a climbing succulent plant, comprising:

2. The succulent plant is a closely related species of cactus to the string cactus, such as a string cactus (also known as a triangle cactus), for example, dragon fruit (also known as pitaya), or a peacock cactus, for example, a moonflower; The soft tissue portion is a thin and elongated portion such as a leaf stem or stem node, The predetermined period is 1 to 2 weeks.

2. The method for producing the climbing succulent plant according to claim 1.

3. a rootstock preparation step of creating one or more splicing openings in the softened soft tissue portion after the hydration step; a grafting step of grafting the same or different species of plant onto the joint; The method for producing a climbing succulent plant according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises:

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