(EN) Provided is a plant or fungus growing device in which a pillar provided for hydroponic cultivation or fungal growth is kept out of the way. A plant or fungus growing apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of columns 1, arms 2 fixed to each column 1, a water channel 3 that is bridged over each arm 2 and has a top opening for growing a plant P, A lid 4 that closes the upper surface of the water channel 3 and has a plurality of hole portions (pot fitting holes) 41 is provided. The arms 2 project in the opposite direction with the column 1 in the middle. The pillar 1 is arranged in the middle of the arm 2, and the water channels 3 are arranged in a plurality of rows so as to sandwich the pillar 1. The lid body 4 is formed of a material that reflects light from above and does not transmit the light into the water channel 3.