Mother's Day and Gajumaru
Why are we sharing the charms of banyan trees at this time of year, with Mother's Day approaching?
Carnations are nice, and potted hydrangeas are lovely too.
However, if you want your mother to enjoy it for a little longer and are unsure what Mother's Day gift to give, the banyan tree is a highly recommended choice.
Recommended points of Gajumaru
A one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
The wonderful thing about banyan trees is that their trunks are one of a kind, making them a masterpiece that is one of a kind in the world.
It's relatively easy to care for! You can keep it indoors where you can keep an eye on it, so you can enjoy the Gajumaru tree you received on Mother's Day every day.
Another name for this tree is "Tree of Happiness"
It has another happy nickname that means it brings happiness and gives happiness.
This plant symbolizes "health" because of the way it grows vigorously in the sunlight.
Give your mother a mysterious and adorable banyan tree.
Why not give it as a gift in the hope of good health?
What is Gajumaru?
Scientific name: Ficus microcarpa
Family and genus: Moraceae, Ficus
Other names: Tree of Happiness
Origin: Subtropical regions, Southeast Asia, Okinawa, etc.
The Gajumaru tree is characterized by its strong, plump trunk.
Even if you don't know much about plants or gardening, you've probably heard of it at least once.
This is the most popular carrot banyan tree.
Needless to say, the shape of the trunk resembles a carrot.
It looks like a sweet potato or a radish, but this one is a carrot banyan tree, please.
How to grow
Place the plant in a sunny room and water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is completely dry.
When you think of banyan trees, you think of Okinawa!
I'm sure many people will associate this with the term.
In Okinawa, it is said that this tree is inhabited by a kijimuna (spirit).
Some people may think that Gijimunna is a monster from Hokkaido.
It's a Koropokkuru.
I would like to ask for a Kijimuna to reside in the banyan tree.
Gajumaru trees grow large in the sunlight that is full of energy in Okinawa.
The moment you step under the mysterious, large tree, you will feel as if you have arrived in another world.
If you want to make the trunk bigger and thicker, expose it to plenty of sunlight from spring to summer.
It is safe to keep it indoors in a bright place from autumn to winter.
Author: Inoue Edited by: Yui and Sekido
