Botanical Garden Cultivation Worker
しょくぶつえんさいばいかかりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cultivating and managing plants in a botanical garden, responsible for breeding and maintaining the growth of plants for display.
Description
Botanical garden cultivation workers are specialists who cultivate and manage a wide variety of plants in botanical gardens, optimizing their growing environments. They use propagation techniques such as seed sowing, cuttings, and grafting to increase plant numbers, and perform appropriate soil management, fertilization, and adjustments to temperature and humidity. They also handle pest and disease prevention, pruning, transplanting, and growth record-keeping to maintain plant health and enhance display value. Work is primarily outdoors and in greenhouses, requiring collaboration with other departments, researchers, and visitors.
Future Outlook
While aging and labor shortages are progressing, the demand for specialized horticultural technicians remains stable due to the importance of climate change measures and environmental education. Advanced cultivation management and display techniques integrated with digital technology will be future trends.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Interested in natural environments / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Full-time / Greenhouse Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
New Cultivation Staff → Cultivation Staff → Chief Cultivation Staff → Lead Cultivation Staff → Garden Director Assistant / Curator → Botanical Garden Director
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Cultivation Techniques / Pest and Disease Control / Seeding Techniques / Soil Management / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Display Design / English Literature Reading / Horticulture Management Software Operation / Plant Physiology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required to not miss environmental conditions or subtle changes in plants. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously learn about various plant species and cultivation techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
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