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Two years ago, plant lover Tu Sung-i from Tainan created his own business selling staghorn ferns that he learned to cultivate entirely on his own. In a greenhouse he built himself, he has crossbred ferns to produce over 100 different varieties. He’s participated in regional plant expos many times as well as the Taiwan International Platycerium Competition, drawing attention from international buyers. He now sells the ferns to Japan, after successfully turning his passion into a career.

Tu Sung-i carefully scrape the spores from under a leaf. All starting from these spores, he’s grown an entire garden of staghorn ferns.

He built his own greenhouse and taught himself how to grow the ferns, from crossbreeding to spore propagation. Two years ago, he created his own business. He takes studio photos of every fern he grows and gives them an ID tag. He’s made a name for himself by participating in expos and competitions, and now even sells to the Japanese market.

Tu Sung-i
Staghorn fern proprietor
I made improvements to create the most suitable environment for staghorn ferns to grow. I’ve made everything they need by myself.

The daily work of caring for his plants is what makes Tu happiest. To him, the ferns are not just beautiful, but also therapeutic.

Tu Sung-i
Staghorn fern proprietor
It’s like food for the soul. When you’re feeling down, if you look at them, you’ll feel, wow, it’s not bad. It relieves stress. I’ll probably be with these ferns the rest of my life.

Learning to put all of his passion into what he loves is the most valuable lesson his experience has taught him. And luckily, his family also supports what he does.

Tu Ming-chieh
Tu’s father
This younger generation is so creative. They can think for themselves. We older folks shouldn’t limit them. We should support them as much as we can.

The family has a background in farming. Tu studied aquaculture in college, but following his childhood passion fell head over heels for plants. In his eyes, Taiwan’s staghorn ferns have just as much market potential as its orchids. When watered properly, the plants will flourish in the most spectacular fashion.

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