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His aura specifically can sustain plants, a side effect of his semblance.

And keep in mind, he's a huntsman. fights grimm, not people (never even participated in tournaments). Plants are not his primary weapon, either, i just posted a weapon to the weapons thread that holds that title.

I should rephrase. Against GRIMM, in a natural environment (where he is most likely to encounter them) he goes from average strength huntsman to unstoppable force of nature.