DE202007015581U1 - Epiphytenkulturbehälter - Google Patents

Abstract

Epiphyte culture container, comprising
- A first, outer container (10), and
- A second, inner container (12) which is received in the first, outer container (10), wherein
i. the second, inner container (12) is adapted to receive epiphyte substrate (14) and at least one epiphyte (16) and has openings (18) in its wall,
ii. the outer container (12) has a storage area (20) for water which is dimensioned and arranged so that in the position of use of the Epiphytenkulturbehälters in the storage area (20) located water is not to the openings (18) in the wall of the second, inner Tank (12) is sufficient, and
iii. the outer container (10) comprises an evaporation area (22) for water from the storage area (20), the second, inner container (12) with its openings (18) reaching into the evaporation area (22).

Description

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below an epiphyte culture container is described. Epiphytes are plants that do not grow on inorganic substances, but on living or dead host plant material (so-called substrate) have established, but this no nutrients revoke. The substrate consists primarily of air and water permeable, So structurally stable Materials such as tree bark mixtures. Their food is related to epiphytes from the small amounts of humus that attach to the host plant material are located. Count among the epiphytes besides the orchids also Tillandsien, Moose and Ferns, Aeschynanthus, Related Species of Begonia, almost all bromeliads, Ceropegia, Cissus, Columnea, Bromeliads, and other hanging ones and climbing plants.

Known is the so-called in-vitro culture in which seeds are kept in germ-free conditions cultivated on nutrient media become.

Around To cultivate epiphytes, for example orchids, it is necessary to moisten the substrate in a very controlled manner. Waterlogging would be the Damage plants.

Known is to put down in a pot a layer of expanded clay, the excess water slowly dissipates and through a slow evaporation for a good Humidity ensures. About that The plant is introduced into the pot with its roots and substrate.

When improved alternative to this, an epiphyte culture container is proposed, comprising a first, outer container, and a second, inner container, which received in the first, outer container is. The second, inner container is - in the use position preferably open at the top and - for receiving substrate for epiphytes and at least one epiphyte is established. He has in his Wall openings. The outer container has a storage area for Water that is sized and arranged in the position of use of the epiphyte culture tank water in the storage area does not reach the openings in the wall of the second, inner container extends. The outer container has an evaporation area for Water from the storage area. The second, inner container is enough with its openings in the evaporation area.

By Measurements of the humidity in both tanks against the environment could be shown be that over no casting for several months the epiphytes is required; only the water in the storage area is occasionally to change / renew. The plants had one healthy growth and also good rooting.

The Shape of the two containers depends on the size / number the plants to be included variable.

Of the first, outer containers and the second, inner container can detachable from each other be designed. This simplifies changing / renewing the water and cleaning the two containers.

Of the second, inner container can sealed by means of a seal in the first outer container to use be.

The openings are dimensioned in their dimensions and number so that evaporating water from the evaporation area into the second, inner container can to moisten there substrate for epiphytes um for the irrigation of the epiphyte to stand.

The outer container can one visible from the outside Mark up to the storage area with water maximum to fill is. This simplifies the handling.

Of the first, outer container and / or the second, inner container can be formed of transparent glass, plastic, or the like. Of the first, outer container and / or the second, inner container can also from dyed transparent or opaque glass, plastic, or the like formed are. It is essential that both the flower formation, and rooting favored is when ambient or sunlight penetrate into the second, inner container can.

Of the first, outer container and / or the second, inner container can a substantially cylindrical, for example circular or oval cylindrical Shape, a spherical shape, a polygonal, for example three, four- or hexagonal base or the like.

Further Features, properties, advantages and possible modifications of the Epiphytenkulturbehälters be for one The skilled worker will be apparent from the following description, in which on the attached Drawings reference is made.

Brief description of the figure

The only Fig. Shows a schematic sectional view of a variant an epiphyte culture container.

Detailed description of the figure

In FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an epiphyte culture container, FIG. which is suitable for cultivating epiphytes, for example orchids and is designed to moisturize the substrate very controlled is.

The epiphyte culture container has a first, outer container 10 which is open in the use position above and a second, inner container 12 receives. The second, inner container 12 is also open in the position of use and for receiving substrate 14 for epiphytes and at least one epiphyte 16 set up. The second, inner container 12 has openings in its wall 18 , This can be the openings 18 both in the reason 20 the second, inner container 12 (as illustrated) as well as in lateral walls of the second, inner container 12 to be appropriate. The outer container 10 has a storage area 20 for water and an evaporation area 22 for water from the storage area. The second, inner container 12 is enough with its openings 18 in the evaporation area 20 , The storage area 20 for water is so dimensioned and is in the position of use of Epiphytenkulturbehälters below the second, inner container 12 in that, in the position of use of the epiphyte culture tank, water located in the storage area does not reach the openings in the wall of the second, inner container. The openings 18 allow that from the supply area 20 Evaporating water from the evaporation area 22 into the second, inner container 12 can get to it in the substrate 14 can condense around there substrate 14 to moisten for epiphytes. So it is in the second, inner container 12 for epiphytes located there 16 at their roots 16a to disposal.

The first, outer container 10 and the second, inner container 12 are detachable from each other. This is the second, inner container 12 by means of a seal 24 sealed in the first, outer container 10 use. For example, light enters the first, outer container 10 Evaporating water from the storage area does not enter the environment but penetrates through the openings 18 in the first, inner container 12 , can condense there and the roots 16a the plant 16 can absorb the water.

In this case, the upper outer edge of the second, inner container 12 designed and dimensioned to fit the upper outer edge of the first, outer container 10 overlaps. This ensures the positioning of the two containers relative to each other. Instead of the overlying edge, the second, inner container 12 also be provided with webs, feet or stilts, which ensure that the second, inner container 12 not too deep in the first outer container 10 lowers.

The outer container 10 can be an externally visible mark 30 , up to the the supply area 20 is to be filled with water maximally.

The first, outer container 10 and the second, inner container 12 are made of transparent glass, plastic, or the like.

The first, outer container 10 and the second, inner container 12 have an upwardly in the position of use widening, in essence cylindrical shape.

Of the Epiphyte culture containers described above are illustrative only Purposes and not for the purpose of limiting the concept or its Realizations. There are several changes to the epiphyte culture container and modifications possible, also takeovers aspects of the variant shown to others without departing from the concept, his realizations or equivalents of not using it.

Claims (8)

Epiphyte culture container comprising - a first, outer container ( 10 ), and - a second, inner container ( 12 ) contained in the first, outer container ( 10 ), i. the second inner container ( 12 ) for receiving substrate ( 14 ) for epiphytes and at least one epiphyte ( 16 ) and in its wall openings ( 18 ), ii. the outer container ( 12 ) a storage area ( 20 ) for water, which is dimensioned and arranged such that in the position of use of the epiphyte culture container in the storage area ( 20 ) to the openings ( 18 ) in the wall of the second, inner container ( 12 ), and iii. the outer container ( 10 ) an evaporation area ( 22 ) for water from the storage area ( 20 ), wherein the second, inner container ( 12 ) with its openings ( 18 ) in the evaporation area ( 22 ) enough. Epiphytic culture container according to claim 1, wherein the first, outer container ( 10 ), and the second, inner container ( 12 ) are detachable from each other. Epiphytic culture container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second, inner container ( 12 ) by means of a seal ( 24 ) sealed in the first, outer container ( 10 ) is to be used. Epiphyte culture container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the openings ( 18 ) their dimensions and number are such that evaporating water from the evaporation area ( 22 ) into the second, inner container ( 12 ), to the substrate located there ( 14 ) for epiphytes in order to irrigate the epiphyte ( 16 ) to be available. Epiphytic culture container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer container has an externally visible label ( 30 ), up to which the storage area ( 20 ) is to be filled with water maximum. Epiphyte culture container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first, outer container ( 10 ), and / or the second, inner container ( 12 ) are made of transparent glass, plastic, or the like. Epiphyte culture container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first, outer container ( 10 ), and / or the second, inner container ( 12 ) are made of colored transparent glass, plastic, or the like. Epiphyte culture container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first, outer container ( 10 ), and / or the second, inner container ( 12 ) have a substantially cylindrical shape.