CA2773289A1 - A novel horticultural process using a unique substrate and a novel container - Google Patents

Abstract

The innovation is a new process of horticultural cultivation using a new substrate and a new container that is characterized by the lightness of the whole and providing the plant a long-term sustainable development while avoiding a inconsiderate compaction of the substrate. It combines certain aspects of Bonsai cultivation (root size, hobby, etc.) and hydroponics, where water is used, among other things, to transport mineral ions, without the addition of decomposing organic matter. Innovation opens up a new field of use of plants, both at home and in the commercial sector, in the decoration of premises thanks to its ease of maintenance, its reduced weight (particularly in suspension) and its low center of gravity. In summary, the lightness of the whole and the sustained aeration of the roots provides a clear advantage of use on existing containers. Let us note first that the support of the plant by the substrate, which is reduced by the minimum, is ensured by the conical form (pivot) of the roots in continuous development. In addition, the confinement of the roots, generating a lack of oxygenation and leading to a cul de sac, is here managed by the size of the tip of the roots, their aeration using the aerator or by immersion, where appropriate.

Description

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Descriptive memory The different sections of the set, pot and process, are described in relationship with the profile section of Draft No. 1.
Section A
Section A is the upper section or receptacle-container that is either of the type plate, either regular pot type, bottomless. The soup plate hollow, without bottom in the center, with rim flared or pronounced, is lined with coconut fibers and peat departure or at subsequent potting, which raises the root pivot and frees the walls cone, offering thus a space for their future development in conjunction with pearlite-vermiculite to z20%
In the type called regular pot, the plant is first developed at a level some inferior and draped to the loose fiber roots of coconut support. In both cases, the conical shape of the fibers is obtained by compaction using two cones nested, identical to the first. The addition of coconut fiber gives, eventually with the weight of the plant, Pivot consistency which can then be extracted without loss.
The conical base of Section A fits into the top of the cone structuring (.1 ") and has the same curvature as this one.Two small screws opposite them together. He is at note that a sectioning of the cone is possible at different heights, according to the same criteria.
Section B
It is the structuring cone, whose appropriate dimensions allow, in function of the scale of the plant and its propensity to make roots, a space orienting their development and leading to a pivot of roots consisting, in the shortest possible delay. This cone is called structuring, because the different parts are screwed.

2 To date, among others, cones with a diameter of 5 "and 6L / 2" and length 9 "and 15"
have been experimented. As an example, Orchid Phalaenopsis, several geraniums, ferns Boston in a plate-type pot of the diameter, Hibiscus Rose of China 5 'high, some of which are growing over five years.
Section C
This part of the set is used for the water supply of the roots by capillarity. In the cone part, it is filled with perlite-vermiculite at 20%, aerated, as water reserve at the base float to the tip of the roots by surrounding it completely. The continuity of this substrate is crucial but must be without undue compaction. The compressible charger (see Draft No 4) provides this function.
The basic fertilizer is imbibed with perlite-vermiculite at 20%.
in all time.
In its lower part, the cone is covered with a stored bottle drinks carbonated, in PETE resin of 710 ml or 2 1 (if necessary), Pepsi or others. The bottle whose bottom is removed, the laminated walls in part is then flared in order to adjust to the cone and to be screwed to the walls of the cone.
At the cap is screwed, center to center, the hemispherical bowl (preferably type sherbet not shown in drawing) serving as a walking tank or buffer (at need) in water.
The sprinkler-siphon, described in Draft No. 5, allows the emptying of the bowl and the recirculation flow water. An obstruction is planned in the neck of the bottle in the form of Styrofoam half-moon (or equivalent) to prevent the evacuation of the substrate in a non controlled.
In summary, innovation is primarily primarily a new process of culture horticultural plant using a novel substrate and a new container that ensures oxygenation sustained and sustainable roots, the most neglected core factor, to date.
The whole, with its reduced weight, opens a wide range of domestic and commercial use, among others, in decoration, as a hobby and in horticultural production (cuttings, etc.). We must

3 admit that, to this day, all attempts to improve porosity substrate or to eliminate its annoying tendency to compaction over time have only given results partial. Innovation brings both these problems a new container, a new substrate and accessories to mimic the natural effect of variations in surface, at the level of roots, from the water table after a summer rain, combining simplicity and efficiency.

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Claims (5)

1. A horticultural growing process whose substrate is perlite-vermiculite at ~ 20%, coconut fiber as a carrier and a small amount of peat, of which all, including accessories, provides root oxygenation, supported and long term, in a container conic said structuring. 2. It follows that a significant reduction in weight is thereby achieved.
from the whole mainly due to the nature of the substrate used and its mode feeding water, that is to say, by capillarity as in nature between the rains. 3. It follows a sustained development of the plant and a reduced maintenance in watering, facilitating, by its conical shape, the immersion, if any. 4. It follows that the process meets the growing needs today, Application scientific principles known in the field of horticultural cultivation in containers. 5