Flower Gardener
くさばなえんげいしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Flower gardeners cultivate and manage ornamental herbaceous flowers, potted plants, cut flowers, etc., for sale. They handle everything from soil improvement, planting, growth management, harvesting, and shipping.
Description
Flower gardeners are specialists who grow ornamental herbaceous flowers and cut flowers in greenhouses or open fields. They perform soil improvement, fertilization, irrigation, temperature and humidity control to maintain appropriate environmental conditions and promote plant growth. They handle everything from seedling planting, growth management, pruning, pest and disease control, harvesting, packaging, and shipping. In recent years, the introduction of variety improvement and IoT-based smart agriculture technologies is advancing, requiring skills in producing high-value varieties and efficient production management.
Future Outlook
While there is a shortage of successors due to aging and a movement toward labor-saving, demand for floriculture remains stable. The introduction of smart agriculture and automation technologies is expected to increase efficiency and opportunities for new variety development. Urban greening and rising wellness demand will also be tailwinds.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Interested in natural environments / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Agricultural Corporation Employment / Full-time Year-round / Seasonal Employment / Self-employed
Career Path
Farm Assistant → Junior Horticulture Technician → Senior Horticulture Technician → Chief Technician → Horticulture Consultant
Required Skills
Greenhouse Management / Pest and Disease Control / Pruning Techniques / Seedling Production and Transplanting Techniques / Soil Improvement and Fertilization Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Landscaping Knowledge / Environmental Control System Operation / Flower Arrangement / Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and growth conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required in detailed work and growth management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength due to frequent outdoor standing work and heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Does not require advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decoration Skills Technician
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician
- Landscaping Skills Technician
Aliases
- Floriculture Farmer
- Flower Gardener
- Herbaceous Flower Cultivator
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