Kagoshima Lightweight Pumice Pot with Goku Hime Tora-no-o | Charming and Therapeutic Mame-bana, Low-Light Plant

The "Hime" (姬) prefix in Japanese plant names signifies a characteristic of smaller leaves within its species. "Goku Hime Tora-no-o" (極姬虎耳草), or Extremely Dwarf Tiger Ear Grass, features even smaller and rarer leaves than its "Hime Tora-no-o" counterpart. This is a mini Mame-bana (豆盆栽) that creates a miniature landscape effect with its compact form and grand appearance. It grows slowly and is available in limited quantities. Winter and spring mark its primary growth periods. When planting, ensure the soil surface is slightly raised above the pot's rim to accentuate the stacked beauty of the Goku Hime Tora-no-o. Its thin, delicate leaves cluster densely to conserve moisture. Japanese lightweight pumice is a natural stone with fine pores, offering excellent water retention. Collected from the coasts of Kagoshima and boiled at high temperatures, this volcanic rock, after a period of cultivation, readily allows moss and roots to adhere, making it an ideal material for moss and stone-bound bonsai. Its superior water retention, paired with a shallow water tray, ensures easy care. /In Stock/ Photos 1-5 taken on: 2026/06/04 Paired with a Kagoshima, Japan lightweight pumice pot that retains moisture and encourages root adhesion. The fine pores of the Mame-bana pot showcase beautiful natural lines. This is a rare and exquisite mini lightweight pumice pot, a find that is truly precious. The leaf color of Goku Hime Tora-no-o changes throughout the seasons. Its stacked, closely-knit growth is a testament to careful cultivation. Photos 6-7: Example of planting in a lightweight pumice pot. Photo 8: Natural light reference photo, taken on 2022/03/16. (Price may vary based on the number of sprouts and the pot.) For balcony placement, we suggest the second shelf layer, receiving gentle, oblique morning or evening sunlight. Avoid direct wind and maintain a well-ventilated, cool environment. During hot summers, place it in shade; during cold snaps, move it indoors for enjoyment. ◤ It can thrive with light from a window, provided there is good ventilation. ◢ Cultivation requires more delicate attention than its Japanese Tiger Ear Grass relative. Avoid waterlogging, protect it from excessive heat, and carefully manage temperature, ventilation, and light exposure. Those experienced with growing Japanese Tiger Ear Grass will find cultivating Goku Hime Tora-no-o more manageable. (This product does not include decorative elements or accent pieces.) /Cultivation Difficulty/ Japanese Goku Hime Tora-no-o: ★★★★☆ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunlight Exposure | Approximately 1-1.5 hours of direct sunlight daily; sunlight must reach the plant to count. Watering Routine | While appreciating your beautiful plant, provide water daily at a set time. Soil Medium | Japanese Akadama soil (granules) sterilized at 400°C. ✨ An care instruction card is included with your order. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------