[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] From Rare Species to New Cultivars: "Artistic Plant Platycerium" and Rare Plants Gather in Umeda, Osaka
Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host 'Artistic Plant Platycerium VII' from April 29. Focusing on the beautiful Platycerium (Staghorn Fern), the event features exhibitions, sales by top growers, photo exhibitions, and workshops to promote a nature-rich urban lifestyle.
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Artistic Plant Platycerium VII
Period: April 29 (Wed, Holiday) – May 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 8th Floor "GREEN AGE" Kotokoto Stage 81, Community Park
*Deployment periods vary by brand.
From April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 19 (Tue), the 8th floor "GREEN AGE" will present "URBAN JUNGLE WEEKS – Urban Lifestyles Living with Plants," exploring the beauty and new charms of plants.
Opening the festivities from April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 5 (Tue, Holiday) is the 7th edition of the popular project focusing on Platycerium, "Artistic Plant Platycerium VII." Centered around "comolebi plants," a producer of Platycerium, other participants include "Hokkaen" and "Yocto Plants," known for growing rare plants. Furthermore, art pieces by "GIRUVI" featuring plant motifs and cross-brand collaborations will be realized. This popular event attracts many plant enthusiasts!
You'll surely be hooked on beautiful Platycerium! From popular varieties to new cultivars.
"comolebi plants," which focuses on lineage such as the 18 original species, wild individuals, hybrids, and select individuals, will present Platycerium as beautiful as art. In addition to many popular and new varieties, the highly popular plant-dividing event will also be held.
*Sales for "comolebi plants" on April 29 (Wed, Holiday) will be by lottery entry.
*Detailed sales methods and information about the plant-dividing event will be announced later on the official "GREEN AGE" Instagram.
Also, from April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 1 (Fri), a collaborative photo exhibition by photographer Tomoya Murakami of "TOMBOY Photo Studio" (based in Aichi) and "comolebi plants" will be held at the 8th-floor Community Park. A number of precious photos capturing Platycerium growing in the wild will be exhibited and sold. Experience their profound charm and realistic expressions where you can almost feel the air and temperature.
For 4 days only! Popular brands specializing in rare species will also appear. Perfect for Mother's Day gifts too.
"Hokkaen"
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
A production nursery located in Handa City, Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, where plants such as Neoregelia and Platycerium are carefully nurtured. Based on years of knowledge of Cyanea and Platycerium, they grow plants that combine strength and unique character. This time, they also offer the original gift box "Hor," recommended for Mother's Day gifts.
"Yocto Plants"
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
They produce Bromeliaceae plants, focusing on Dyckia. They select easy-to-buy sizes of Dyckia, from rare original species to original hybrids. In addition to propagated plants, they will offer parent plants grown for about 10 years and special ones planted in pots by ceramic artists. This year marks the first release of new original hybrids. Other tank bromeliads such as Hohenbergia will also be available.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store Limited! Cross-brand collaborations realized!
"comolebi plants x GIRUVI x Hokkaen x Yocto Plants" CGHY Artwork: 16,500 yen (frame fee 11,000 yen separate). Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday). A one-of-a-kind piece with a collaboration logo combining each brand's logo, printed on paper via stencil and silk-screen. [Hankyu Umeda Limited] "comolebi plants x Hokkaen" Top) Track Jacket: 13,200 yen, Bottom) T-shirt: 6,600 yen. Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday).
Focus on art based on the concept of "plants that do not wither."
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
GIRUVI is an artist who handles everything from plate making to printing via silk-screen. Enjoy a colorful and pop world of plants, printed as carefully as if growing them.
Silk-screen Workshop also held!
Date: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Location: 8th Floor Community Park
Participation fee: 1,650 yen per print
GIRUVI himself will perform live printing on T-shirts, tote bags, etc., using designs centered on the collaboration logo of "comolebi plants," "GIRUVI," "Hokkaen," and "Yocto Plants." In addition to items sold at the venue, you can also bring your own items for printing.
ABOUT GREEN AGE
In harmony with nature.
Period: April 29 (Wed, Holiday) – May 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 8th Floor "GREEN AGE" Kotokoto Stage 81, Community Park
*Deployment periods vary by brand.
From April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 19 (Tue), the 8th floor "GREEN AGE" will present "URBAN JUNGLE WEEKS – Urban Lifestyles Living with Plants," exploring the beauty and new charms of plants.
Opening the festivities from April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 5 (Tue, Holiday) is the 7th edition of the popular project focusing on Platycerium, "Artistic Plant Platycerium VII." Centered around "comolebi plants," a producer of Platycerium, other participants include "Hokkaen" and "Yocto Plants," known for growing rare plants. Furthermore, art pieces by "GIRUVI" featuring plant motifs and cross-brand collaborations will be realized. This popular event attracts many plant enthusiasts!
You'll surely be hooked on beautiful Platycerium! From popular varieties to new cultivars.
"comolebi plants," which focuses on lineage such as the 18 original species, wild individuals, hybrids, and select individuals, will present Platycerium as beautiful as art. In addition to many popular and new varieties, the highly popular plant-dividing event will also be held.
*Sales for "comolebi plants" on April 29 (Wed, Holiday) will be by lottery entry.
*Detailed sales methods and information about the plant-dividing event will be announced later on the official "GREEN AGE" Instagram.
Also, from April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 1 (Fri), a collaborative photo exhibition by photographer Tomoya Murakami of "TOMBOY Photo Studio" (based in Aichi) and "comolebi plants" will be held at the 8th-floor Community Park. A number of precious photos capturing Platycerium growing in the wild will be exhibited and sold. Experience their profound charm and realistic expressions where you can almost feel the air and temperature.
For 4 days only! Popular brands specializing in rare species will also appear. Perfect for Mother's Day gifts too.
"Hokkaen"
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
A production nursery located in Handa City, Chita Peninsula, Aichi Prefecture, where plants such as Neoregelia and Platycerium are carefully nurtured. Based on years of knowledge of Cyanea and Platycerium, they grow plants that combine strength and unique character. This time, they also offer the original gift box "Hor," recommended for Mother's Day gifts.
"Yocto Plants"
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
They produce Bromeliaceae plants, focusing on Dyckia. They select easy-to-buy sizes of Dyckia, from rare original species to original hybrids. In addition to propagated plants, they will offer parent plants grown for about 10 years and special ones planted in pots by ceramic artists. This year marks the first release of new original hybrids. Other tank bromeliads such as Hohenbergia will also be available.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store Limited! Cross-brand collaborations realized!
"comolebi plants x GIRUVI x Hokkaen x Yocto Plants" CGHY Artwork: 16,500 yen (frame fee 11,000 yen separate). Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday). A one-of-a-kind piece with a collaboration logo combining each brand's logo, printed on paper via stencil and silk-screen. [Hankyu Umeda Limited] "comolebi plants x Hokkaen" Top) Track Jacket: 13,200 yen, Bottom) T-shirt: 6,600 yen. Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday).
Focus on art based on the concept of "plants that do not wither."
Dates: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
GIRUVI is an artist who handles everything from plate making to printing via silk-screen. Enjoy a colorful and pop world of plants, printed as carefully as if growing them.
Silk-screen Workshop also held!
Date: May 2 (Sat) – 5 (Tue, Holiday)
Location: 8th Floor Community Park
Participation fee: 1,650 yen per print
GIRUVI himself will perform live printing on T-shirts, tote bags, etc., using designs centered on the collaboration logo of "comolebi plants," "GIRUVI," "Hokkaen," and "Yocto Plants." In addition to items sold at the venue, you can also bring your own items for printing.
ABOUT GREEN AGE
In harmony with nature.