JP2022040545A - Method for maintaining foliage plant - Google Patents

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JP2022040545A
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To provide a foliage plant cover that can cover the soil of a flowerpot and the gap between a flowerpot cover and the flowerpot and improve the maintainability of a foliage plant, and to provide a method for maintaining a foliage plant.SOLUTION: A foliage plant cover 1 serves as a lid material for covering the surface of soil 11A of a flowerpot 11 and the gap between a flowerpot cover 13 covering the surface of the flowerpot and the flowerpot. The foliage plant cover is composed of a plurality of granular bodies 2 having through holes and a connecting member 3 having flexibility to connect the granular bodies to one another. The connecting member connects the granular bodies to one another by being inserted through the through holes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

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本発明は観葉植物用カバー及び観葉植物のメンテナンス方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a cover for foliage plants and a method for maintaining foliage plants.

従来より、特許文献1に示すような植木鉢の土壌面を覆う松皮ウッドチップが知られている。松皮ウッドチップには、芳香成分と、芳香成分に影響を与えず空間に発生した悪臭のみを選択的に除去することができる消臭成分と、が含有されている。これにより、松皮ウッドチップによって植木鉢の外観が良くなるとともに、芳香成分及び消臭成分によって空間を心地よい香りとすることができる。 Conventionally, a pine bark wood chip that covers the soil surface of a flowerpot as shown in Patent Document 1 has been known. The pine bark wood chips contain an aromatic component and a deodorant component that does not affect the aromatic component and can selectively remove only the malodor generated in the space. As a result, the appearance of the flowerpot can be improved by the pine bark wood chips, and the space can be made to have a pleasant scent by the aromatic component and the deodorant component.

特許文献2に記載された植木鉢用植土カバーは、桶状体と、桶状体の内部に載置された多孔質粒状体の結合体と、から構成される。植木鉢用植土カバーには、中央部分に植栽の幹を貫通させる開口が形成されている。桶状体の底面には通水口が形成されていて、植木鉢に水を差したとき、通水口を通過して植土に注水される。このとき、桶状体の内部の多孔質粒状体によって、桶状体の全体に均一に水が広がり、通水口から植土に注水される。 The soil cover for a flowerpot described in Patent Document 2 is composed of a tub-shaped body and a composite of porous granules placed inside the tub-shaped body. The soil cover for flowerpots has an opening in the center that allows the trunk of the plant to penetrate. A water passage is formed on the bottom surface of the tub, and when water is poured into the flowerpot, water is injected into the soil through the water passage. At this time, the porous granules inside the tub-like body spread the water evenly over the entire tub-like body, and water is poured into the soil from the water passage port.

図8に示すような従来の観葉植物100は、土壌11Aに植物12が植えられた植木鉢11と、開口部13aが形成された鉢カバー13と、第1基板110と、第2基板111と、粒状体102と、を有している。第1基板110は2つ割り構造であって、中央部分に植木12の幹が挿通される幹孔110aが形成されている。第2基板111は、第1基板110と略同一の構成であるが、2つ割りの方向が異なる。第1基板110及び第2基板111は、開口部13aと勘合することにより粒状体102が鉢カバー13の内部に落下しないための支えとなる。 The conventional foliage plant 100 as shown in FIG. 8 includes a flowerpot 11 in which the plant 12 is planted in the soil 11A, a pot cover 13 in which the opening 13a is formed, a first substrate 110, a second substrate 111, and the like. It has a granular body 102 and. The first substrate 110 has a split structure, and a stem hole 110a through which the trunk of the plant 12 is inserted is formed in the central portion. The second substrate 111 has substantially the same configuration as the first substrate 110, but the direction of splitting into two is different. The first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 are fitted with the opening 13a to support the granules 102 so that they do not fall into the pot cover 13.

観葉植物100を組み立てるときは、鉢カバー13を植木鉢11に入れ、開口部13aを第1基板110及び第2基板111で塞ぎ、第1基板110の上にバラバラの状態の粒状体102を敷き詰める。 When assembling the foliage plant 100, the pot cover 13 is placed in the flowerpot 11, the opening 13a is closed with the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111, and the granular bodies 102 in a disjointed state are spread on the first substrate 110.

実開平7-39841号公報Jitsukaihei 7-39841 Gazette 特開平11-178450号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-178450

特許文献1に記載の松皮ウッドチップでは、植木鉢の土壌面を覆うように敷き詰めると、植木鉢のメンテナンスや植木の植え替えを行うときに細かな松皮ウッドチップをすべて拾い集めて取り除く必要があるため、作業性が悪かった。また、植木鉢を屋外に設置している際は、強風によって松皮ウッドチップが植木鉢の周囲に飛散してしまうことがあった。 In the pine bark wood chips described in Patent Document 1, if the pine bark wood chips are spread so as to cover the soil surface of the flower pot, it is necessary to collect and remove all the fine pine bark wood chips when maintaining the flower pot or replanting the plant. Therefore, workability was poor. In addition, when the flowerpot was installed outdoors, the pine bark wood chips sometimes scattered around the flowerpot due to strong winds.

特許文献2に記載の植木鉢用植土カバーは、開口のサイズによって植えられる植物が限られてしまった。また、植木鉢の形状に応じて植木鉢用植土カバーを作成する必要があるため、多様な形状の植木鉢に適用することは困難であった。 In the soil cover for flowerpots described in Patent Document 2, the plants that can be planted are limited depending on the size of the opening. In addition, it is difficult to apply it to flowerpots of various shapes because it is necessary to prepare a soil cover for flowerpots according to the shape of the flowerpots.

図8に示す観葉植物100の植木12を交換する際は、バラバラの粒状体102をすべて1つ1つ取り除き、第1基板110及び第2基板111を除去し、植木鉢11を新たなものに交換し、再び第1基板110及び第2基板111を設置して第1基板110の上に粒状体102を敷き詰めていた。そうすると、第1基板110の上の粒状体102、及び鉢カバー13の内部に落下してしまった粒状体102を作業者が手作業で拾わなければならず、作業負担が大きくなっていた。また、植木12への注水やメンテナンス時には粒状体102に加えて第1基板110及び第2基板111を除去する必要があった。さらに、鉢カバー13の開口部13aの形状に合わせて第1基板110及び第2基板111を製作する必要があった。 When replacing the plant 12 of the foliage plant 100 shown in FIG. 8, all the disjointed granules 102 are removed one by one, the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 are removed, and the flowerpot 11 is replaced with a new one. Then, the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 were installed again, and the granular material 102 was spread on the first substrate 110. Then, the operator had to manually pick up the granules 102 on the first substrate 110 and the granules 102 that had fallen into the inside of the pot cover 13, which increased the work load. Further, it was necessary to remove the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 in addition to the granular material 102 at the time of water injection to the plant 12 and maintenance. Further, it was necessary to manufacture the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 according to the shape of the opening 13a of the pot cover 13.

そこで、本発明は植木鉢の土壌及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を覆うことができ、観葉植物のメンテナンス性を向上させる観葉植物用カバー及び観葉植物のメンテナンス方法を提供することを目的とする。 Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a cover for a foliage plant and a maintenance method for the foliage plant, which can cover the soil of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot and improve the maintainability of the foliage plant.

上記課題を解決するために第1の発明は、植木鉢の土壌表面と、前記植木鉢の表面を覆う鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間と、を覆う観葉植物用カバーであって、貫通孔が形成された複数の粒状体と、前記粒状体を互いに繋ぐ柔軟性を有する連結部材と、から構成され、前記連結部材は、前記貫通孔に挿通されることにより前記粒状体を互いに連結していることを特徴とする観葉植物用カバーを提供している。 In order to solve the above problems, the first invention is a cover for foliage plants that covers the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover that covers the surface of the flowerpot and the flowerpot, and a through hole is formed. It is composed of a plurality of granules and a connecting member having flexibility to connect the granules to each other, and the connecting member connects the granules to each other by being inserted into the through hole. We provide a cover for the characteristic foliage plants.

第2の発明では、第1の発明に記載された観葉植物用カバーであって、前記粒状体は扁平形状であって、少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔は、前記粒状体の厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通していることを特徴としている。 In the second invention, in the cover for foliage plants according to the first invention, the granules have a flat shape, and the through holes formed in at least one of the granules are the granules. It is characterized by penetrating in a direction intersecting with the thickness direction of.

ここでいう少なくとも1つの粒状体とは、観葉植物用カバーのうち端部に配置された端部粒状体を除く粒状体であってもよい。 The at least one granular material referred to here may be a granular material excluding the edge granular material arranged at the end portion of the cover for foliage plants.

第3の発明では、第2の発明に記載された観葉植物用カバーであって、少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔の開口のうち、少なくとも一方は前記粒状体の側面に形成されていることを特徴としている。 In the third invention, in the cover for foliage plants described in the second invention, at least one of the openings of the through holes formed in at least one of the granules is formed on the side surface of the granules. It is characterized by being done.

ここでいう少なくとも1つの粒状体とは、観葉植物用カバーのうち端部に配置された端部粒状体を除く粒状体であってもよい。 The at least one granular material referred to here may be a granular material excluding the edge granular material arranged at the end portion of the cover for foliage plants.

第4の発明では、第1の発明から第3の発明のいずれかに記載された観葉植物用カバーであって、互いに連結された前記粒状体の端部に位置する端部粒状体の貫通孔を貫通した前記連結部材には、前記端部粒状体の抜けを防止する解除可能な押え部が設けられ、前記押え部は、前記端部粒状体の周縁部に形成された前記貫通孔を貫通する前の前記連結部材と、貫通した後の前記連結部材と、を結び付けたことにより構成されることを特徴としている。 In the fourth invention, the cover for foliage plants according to any one of the first to third inventions, through holes of the end granules located at the ends of the granules connected to each other. The connecting member is provided with a releaseable presser portion for preventing the end granules from coming off, and the presser portion penetrates the through hole formed in the peripheral edge portion of the end granules. It is characterized in that it is configured by connecting the connecting member before and the connecting member after penetrating.

第5の発明では、第1の発明から第4の発明のいずれかに記載された観葉植物用カバーであって、前記粒状体はバークチップであって、前記連結部材は金属製ワイヤであることを特徴としている。 In the fifth invention, the cover for foliage plants according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the granule is a bark chip and the connecting member is a metal wire. It is characterized by.

第6の発明では、第1の発明から第5の発明のいずれかに記載の前記観葉植物用カバーを前記植木鉢から取り除くステップと、前記観葉植物のメンテナンスを行うステップと、前記観葉植物用カバーで前記植木鉢の前記土壌表面及び前記鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間を覆うステップと、を有することを特徴とする観葉植物のメンテナンス方法を提供している。 In the sixth invention, the step of removing the cover for the foliage plant according to any one of the first to fifth inventions from the flowerpot, the step of maintaining the foliage plant, and the cover for the foliage plant. Provided is a method for maintaining a foliage plant, which comprises having the soil surface of the flowerpot and a step of covering a gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot.

ここでいう観葉植物のメンテナンスとは、植木鉢の交換、害虫の除去、不要な枝葉の剪定、土壌への栄養素の添加、鉢カバーの交換を含む。 Maintenance of foliage plants here includes replacement of flowerpots, removal of pests, pruning of unwanted branches and leaves, addition of nutrients to the soil, and replacement of pot covers.

第1の発明によると、複数の粒状体が柔軟性を有する連結部材によって繋がれているため、観葉植物から一度に複数の粒状体を除去することができる。これにより、観葉植物のメンテナンス時における作業性を向上させることができる。特に、植木鉢リース等の業界においては、観葉植物の植木鉢が鉢カバーによって外周を覆われており、植木鉢の交換作業が発生する。鉢カバーは室内内装に合わせてデザインしたものが用いられており、植物のみを交換する必要があるためである。本件発明では、観葉植物用カバーが土壌表面と、鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間と、を覆っているため、複数の粒状体を個々に取り出す必要が無く、一度に多数の粒状体を移動させることができる。これにより、植木鉢の交換時間を大幅に短縮することができる。また、連結部材は粒状体に貫通された貫通孔を通ることによって粒状体を互いに連結しているため、粒状体同士の連結が外れ難い。これにより、観葉植物用カバーの長寿命化を図ることができる。さらに、観葉植物用カバーは粒状体と柔軟性を有する連結部材とで構成されているため、連結部材を変形させることにより任意の形状とすることができる。これにより、どのような形状の植木鉢や鉢カバーにも対応することができる。また、粒状体で土壌表面を覆っているため、粒状体の上から水を差しても土壌に水が浸透する。さらに、複数の粒状体が連結部材によって繋がれているため、図8に示すような粒状体を支えるための第1基板110及び第2基板111が不要となる。これにより、観葉植物のコストを削減することができるとともにメンテナンス時の作業負担を低減することができる。 According to the first invention, since the plurality of granules are connected by a flexible connecting member, the plurality of granules can be removed from the foliage plant at one time. This makes it possible to improve workability during maintenance of foliage plants. In particular, in industries such as flowerpot leasing, flowerpots of foliage plants are covered with a pot cover on the outer periphery, and replacement work of flowerpots is required. This is because the pot cover is designed according to the interior of the room, and it is necessary to replace only the plants. In the present invention, since the cover for foliage plants covers the soil surface and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot, it is not necessary to take out a plurality of granules individually, and a large number of granules are moved at one time. Can be done. As a result, the replacement time of the flowerpot can be significantly shortened. Further, since the connecting member connects the granules to each other by passing through the through hole penetrated through the granules, the connection between the granules is difficult to be disconnected. As a result, the life of the cover for foliage plants can be extended. Further, since the cover for foliage plants is composed of a granular body and a flexible connecting member, the cover can be formed into an arbitrary shape by deforming the connecting member. This makes it possible to handle flowerpots and pot covers of any shape. In addition, since the soil surface is covered with granules, water permeates the soil even if water is poured over the granules. Further, since the plurality of granules are connected by the connecting member, the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 for supporting the granules as shown in FIG. 8 are not required. As a result, the cost of foliage plants can be reduced and the work load during maintenance can be reduced.

第2の発明によると、扁平形状の粒状体において貫通孔が厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、少ない粒状体で効率的に植木鉢の土壌表面及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔が厚み方向に形成されている場合には、扁平形状の粒状体が積み重なるように連結部材によって連結されてしまい、多数の粒状体が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように貫通孔が厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、粒状体で効率的に土壌表面及び隙間を覆うことができる。 According to the second invention, since the through holes penetrate in the direction in which the through holes intersect in the thickness direction in the flat granules, the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot are efficiently covered with a small amount of granules. be able to. If the through holes are formed in the thickness direction, the flat granules are connected by the connecting member so as to be stacked, and a large number of granules are required. However, in the case of the present invention, since the through holes penetrate in the direction in which the through holes intersect in the thickness direction so that the flat surface faces upward, the soil surface and the gap can be efficiently covered with the granules.

第3の発明によると、開口の少なくとも一方が粒状体の側面に形成されているため、少ない粒状体で効率的に植木鉢の土壌表面及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔の開口がいずれも側面に形成されていない場合には、扁平形状の粒状体が斜めに積み重なるように連結部材によって連結されてしまい、多数の粒状体が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように粒状体が連結部材によって連結されるため、効率的に土壌表面及び隙間を覆うことができる。 According to the third invention, since at least one of the openings is formed on the side surface of the granules, it is possible to efficiently cover the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot with a small amount of granules. If none of the openings of the through holes are formed on the side surface, the flat granules are connected by the connecting member so as to be stacked diagonally, and a large number of granules are required. However, in the case of the present invention, since the granules are connected by the connecting member so that the flat surface faces upward, the soil surface and the gap can be efficiently covered.

第4の発明によると、観葉植物用カバーの端部に位置する端部粒状体を貫通した連結部材には押え部が設けられているため、端部粒状体が連結部材から抜け落ちてしまうことを防止できる。また、押え部は解除可能であるため、押え部を解除することにより粒状体を追加することができる。さらに、破損してしまった粒状体を入れ替えること、日光等により変色してしまった粒状体を交換することができる。 According to the fourth invention, since the connecting member penetrating the end granules located at the end of the cover for foliage plants is provided with a holding portion, the end granules may fall out from the connecting member. Can be prevented. Further, since the presser portion can be released, granules can be added by releasing the presser portion. Further, it is possible to replace the damaged granules and replace the granules that have been discolored by sunlight or the like.

第5の発明によると、前記粒状体はバークチップであるため、美観を損なうことなく植木鉢の土壌及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を隠すことができる。また、バークチップを土壌に敷き詰めることにより、日光による地面の乾燥を防止し雑草の発生を抑えることができる。さらに、害虫による侵入や散乱を抑制するとともに、低コストで観葉植物用カバーを制作することができる。また、連結部材が金属製ワイヤであるため、観葉植物用カバーを任意の形状に変形・保持することができる。 According to the fifth invention, since the granules are bark chips, the soil of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot can be hidden without spoiling the aesthetic appearance. In addition, by spreading bark chips on the soil, it is possible to prevent the ground from drying out due to sunlight and suppress the growth of weeds. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the invasion and scattering by pests and to produce a cover for foliage plants at low cost. Further, since the connecting member is a metal wire, the cover for foliage plants can be deformed and held in any shape.

第6の発明によると、複数の粒状体が連結部材で連結された観葉植物用カバーを用いているため、観葉植物のメンテナンスを行うときに多数の粒状体を一つ一つ除去する必要がなく、一度に複数の粒状体を植木鉢から取り除くことができる。これにより、観葉植物のメンテナンス性が向上する。 According to the sixth invention, since a cover for a foliage plant in which a plurality of granules are connected by a connecting member is used, it is not necessary to remove a large number of granules one by one when performing maintenance of the foliage plant. , Multiple granules can be removed from the flowerpot at once. This improves the maintainability of foliage plants.

本発明の観葉植物用カバーを敷いた観葉植物の斜視図。The perspective view of the foliage plant with the cover for the foliage plant of this invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーを敷いた観葉植物の部分断面図。Partial sectional view of the foliage plant with the cover for the foliage plant of the present invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーを敷いた観葉植物の分解斜視図。An exploded perspective view of a foliage plant with a cover for the foliage plant of the present invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーの図。The figure of the cover for a foliage plant of this invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーの粒状体の断面図。Sectional drawing of the granule of the cover for a foliage plant of this invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーの粒状体の仮想断面図。A virtual cross-sectional view of the granules of the cover for foliage plants of the present invention. 本発明の観葉植物用カバーの押え部の変形例。A modified example of the holding portion of the cover for foliage plants of the present invention. 従来の観葉植物用カバーを敷いた観葉植物の分解斜視図。An exploded perspective view of a foliage plant with a conventional cover for foliage plants.

本発明の第1の実施の形態による観葉植物用カバー1を図1から図6に基づき説明する。図1に示すように、観葉植物用カバー1は土壌11Aが見えないように鉢カバー13の開口部を覆うカバーであって、植木12の周りを囲むように配置される。図5及び図6に示すように、上下前後方向を定義する。 The cover 1 for foliage plants according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the foliage plant cover 1 is a cover that covers the opening of the pot cover 13 so that the soil 11A cannot be seen, and is arranged so as to surround the plant 12. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the vertical and front-back directions are defined.

図2及び図3に示すように、観葉植物10は、観葉植物用カバー1と、土壌11Aに植木12が植えられた植木鉢11と、鉢カバー13と、から構成される。観葉植物10は、植木12が鉢カバー13に挿入され、鉢カバー13の開口部13aが観葉植物用カバー1によって覆われている。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the foliage plant 10 is composed of a cover 1 for foliage plants, a flowerpot 11 in which a plant 12 is planted in soil 11A, and a pot cover 13. In the foliage plant 10, the plant 12 is inserted into the pot cover 13, and the opening 13a of the pot cover 13 is covered with the foliage plant cover 1.

図4に示すように、観葉植物用カバー1は、複数の粒状体2と、連結部材3と、から構成される。本発明では粒状体2の一例としてバークチップを用いているが、これに限定されず、ウッドチップ、ナチュラルストーン、砂利、樹脂製模造品、ガラス製品、貝殻等であってもよい。図2に示すように、観葉植物用カバー1は、植木鉢11の土壌11A及び植木鉢11と鉢カバー13との隙間13bを覆うように配置される。 As shown in FIG. 4, the cover 1 for foliage plants is composed of a plurality of granules 2 and a connecting member 3. In the present invention, bark chips are used as an example of the granular material 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and wood chips, natural stones, gravel, resin imitations, glass products, shells and the like may be used. As shown in FIG. 2, the foliage plant cover 1 is arranged so as to cover the soil 11A of the flowerpot 11 and the gap 13b between the flowerpot 11 and the pot cover 13.

粒状体2は扁平形状であって、角が取れ丸みを帯びている。粒状体2は松の樹皮が望ましいがこれに限定されず任意の木材を用いることができる。図5(a)に示すように、粒状体2には前後方向に略水平に貫通孔2aが形成されている。貫通孔2aは、直線に限らず曲線であってもよい。貫通孔2aには、連結部材3が挿通されている。 The granular body 2 has a flat shape and has rounded corners. The granular body 2 is preferably pine bark, but is not limited to this, and any wood can be used. As shown in FIG. 5A, the granular body 2 is formed with through holes 2a substantially horizontally in the front-rear direction. The through hole 2a is not limited to a straight line but may be a curved line. A connecting member 3 is inserted through the through hole 2a.

図5(b)に示すように、複数の粒状体2のうち観葉植物用カバー1の端部に位置する端部粒状体21の貫通孔21aは、粒状体2の周縁部に上下方向に貫通するように形成される。貫通孔21aを通った連結部材3を貫通孔21a通過前の連結部材3に巻回することにより、押え部4が構成される。押え部4は、端部粒状体21が連結部材3から抜け落ちることを防止する。押え部4は、巻回されている箇所を解くことにより解除可能であって、粒状体2の交換や追加を行うことができる。 As shown in FIG. 5B, among the plurality of granules 2, the through hole 21a of the end granule 21 located at the end of the foliage plant cover 1 penetrates the peripheral edge of the granule 2 in the vertical direction. Is formed to do. The holding portion 4 is configured by winding the connecting member 3 that has passed through the through hole 21a around the connecting member 3 before passing through the through hole 21a. The pressing portion 4 prevents the end granular body 21 from falling off from the connecting member 3. The pressing portion 4 can be released by unwinding the wound portion, and the granular body 2 can be replaced or added.

図4に示すように、複数の粒状体2が連結部材3によって繋がれ、端部粒状体21が押え部4によって固定されることにより観葉植物用カバー1が構成される。粒状体2の個数は、植木鉢11のサイズ、粒状体2の大きさ、鉢カバー13の種類等によって任意に設定することができる。観葉植物用カバー1を鉢カバー13に設置する際、多くの粒状体2が連結された長い1つの観葉植物用カバー1で開口部13aを覆ってもよく、短い複数の観葉植物用カバー1で開口部13aを覆ってもよい。 As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of granules 2 are connected by a connecting member 3, and end granules 21 are fixed by a pressing portion 4, thereby forming a cover 1 for foliage plants. The number of granules 2 can be arbitrarily set depending on the size of the flowerpot 11, the size of the granules 2, the type of the pot cover 13, and the like. When the foliage plant cover 1 is installed on the pot cover 13, the opening 13a may be covered with one long foliage plant cover 1 to which many granules 2 are connected, and a plurality of short foliage plant covers 1 may be used. The opening 13a may be covered.

本実施の形態では、端部粒状体21を除く粒状体2に略水平に貫通孔2aが形成されたが、これに限定されない。例えば、図6に示すように、粒状体2の貫通孔2aは、粒状体2の厚み方向に交差する方向であればよい。換言すると、図6に点線で示すように、一点鎖線で示す上下方向以外であればよい。仮に、貫通孔2aが粒状体2の上下方向に貫通していると、複数の粒状体2が積み重なるように連結部材3によって繋がれてしまうため、外観上の見栄えも悪く、開口部13aを隠すことのできる面積も少なくなる。これに対し、貫通孔2aが上下方向以外の方向だと、粒状体2の扁平の面が略上方向を向くため、外観上も好ましい状態で開口部13aをカバーすることができる。 In the present embodiment, the through holes 2a are formed substantially horizontally in the granules 2 excluding the end granules 21, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the through holes 2a of the granular material 2 may be in a direction intersecting the thickness direction of the granular material 2. In other words, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 6, it does not have to be in the vertical direction shown by the alternate long and short dash line. If the through hole 2a penetrates in the vertical direction of the granular body 2, the plurality of granular bodies 2 are connected by the connecting member 3 so as to be stacked, so that the appearance is poor and the opening 13a is hidden. The area that can be used is also reduced. On the other hand, when the through hole 2a is in a direction other than the vertical direction, the flat surface of the granular body 2 faces substantially upward, so that the opening 13a can be covered in a preferable state in terms of appearance.

貫通孔2aの少なくとも一方の開口は、図中に太線で示す側面2Aに形成されていることが好ましい。例えば、貫通孔2a1は、両方の開口が側面2Aに形成されており、貫通孔2a3は一方の開口が側面2Aに形成されているためより好ましいといえる。貫通孔2a2は、上下方向には交差しているがいずれの開口も側面2Aに形成されていない。少なくとも一方の開口が側面2Aに形成されていることにより、粒状体2の扁平の面が略上方向を向くため、外観上も好ましい状態で土壌11Aをカバーすることができる。なお、貫通孔2aは、連結部材3によって連結されたすべての粒状体2がこのような条件を満たしている必要はなく、少なくとも1つの粒状体2に形成された貫通孔2aが当該条件を満たしていればよい。 It is preferable that at least one opening of the through hole 2a is formed on the side surface 2A shown by a thick line in the figure. For example, the through hole 2a1 is more preferable because both openings are formed on the side surface 2A, and the through hole 2a3 is more preferable because one opening is formed on the side surface 2A. The through holes 2a2 intersect in the vertical direction, but none of the openings are formed on the side surface 2A. Since at least one opening is formed on the side surface 2A, the flat surface of the granular material 2 faces substantially upward, so that the soil 11A can be covered in a preferable state in terms of appearance. In the through hole 2a, it is not necessary for all the granules 2 connected by the connecting member 3 to satisfy such a condition, and the through hole 2a formed in at least one of the granules 2 satisfies the condition. You just have to.

連結部材3は金属製のワイヤであって柔軟性を有し、複数の粒状体2を繋いでいる。ここで言う柔軟性とは、所定以上の外力で任意の形状に変形することができ、当該変形した形状を保持することができる程度をいう。本実施の形態では連結部材3の一例として金属製ワイヤを用いているが、ナイロン、ポリエステル、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン、ビニロン、綿、麻等から構成されるロープであってもよい。 The connecting member 3 is a metal wire having flexibility and connects a plurality of granules 2. The term "flexibility" as used herein means a degree to which the deformed shape can be deformed by an external force equal to or higher than a predetermined value and the deformed shape can be maintained. In the present embodiment, a metal wire is used as an example of the connecting member 3, but a rope made of nylon, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, vinylon, cotton, linen or the like may be used.

次に、植木鉢11のメンテナンス方法について説明する。植木鉢11の交換、鉢カバー13の交換、枝葉の剪定、害虫駆除、土壌11Aへの栄養添加等のメンテナンスを行う場合には、粒状体2の1つを把持して引き上げることにより、鉢カバー13の開口部13aに敷設された観葉植物用カバー1を除去する。複数の観葉植物用カバー1が開口部13aを覆っている場合には、すべての観葉植物用カバー1を除去する。次に、植木鉢11のメンテナンスを行う。メンテナンスが終了すると、再び開口部13aに観葉植物用カバー1を敷き詰める。 Next, the maintenance method of the flowerpot 11 will be described. When performing maintenance such as replacement of the flowerpot 11, replacement of the pot cover 13, pruning of branches and leaves, extermination of pests, addition of nutrients to the soil 11A, etc., the pot cover 13 can be pulled up by grasping one of the granules 2. The cover 1 for foliage plants laid in the opening 13a of the foliage plant is removed. When a plurality of foliage plant covers 1 cover the opening 13a, all the foliage plant covers 1 are removed. Next, maintenance of the flowerpot 11 is performed. When the maintenance is completed, the foliage plant cover 1 is spread over the opening 13a again.

本実施の形態の観葉植物用カバー1の押え部4の変形例を図7に示す。図7(a)に示すように、端部粒状体21を貫通した連結部材3を折り返して貫通孔2aに通すことにより押え部41を形成してもよい。押え部41は、連結部材3の先端を貫通孔2aから引き抜くことにより解除することができる。図7(b)に示すように、端部粒状体21を貫通した連結部材3を複数回巻回して押え部42を形成してもよい。押え部42は、連結部材3を端部粒状体21から解くことにより解除することができる。 FIG. 7 shows a modified example of the holding portion 4 of the cover 1 for foliage plants according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7A, the holding portion 41 may be formed by folding back the connecting member 3 that has penetrated the end granular body 21 and passing it through the through hole 2a. The pressing portion 41 can be released by pulling out the tip of the connecting member 3 from the through hole 2a. As shown in FIG. 7B, the connecting member 3 penetrating the end granular body 21 may be wound a plurality of times to form the pressing portion 42. The pressing portion 42 can be released by releasing the connecting member 3 from the end granular body 21.

このような構成によると、複数の粒状体2が柔軟性を有する連結部材3によって繋がれているため、植木鉢11から一度に粒状体2を除去することができる。これにより、植木鉢11のメンテナンスの作業性を向上させることができる。特に、植木鉢リース等の業界においては、観葉植物10の植木鉢11が鉢カバー13によって外周を覆われており、植木鉢11の交換作業が発生する。鉢カバー13には室内内装に合わせてデザインしたものが用いられており、植木12のみを交換する必要があるためである。本件発明では、観葉植物用カバー1が土壌11A表面と、鉢カバー13と植木鉢11との隙間13bと、を覆っているため、複数の粒状体2を個々に取り出す必要が無く、一度に多数の粒状体2を移動させることができる。これにより、植木鉢11の交換時間を大幅に短縮することができる。また、連結部材3は粒状体2に貫通された貫通孔2aを通ることによって粒状体2を互いに連結しているため、粒状体2同士の連結が外れ難い。これにより、観葉植物用カバー1の長寿命化を図ることができる。さらに、観葉植物用カバー1は粒状体2と柔軟性を有する連結部材3とで構成されているため、連結部材3を変形させることにより任意の形状とすることができる。これにより、どのような形状の植木鉢11にも対応することができる。また、粒状体2で開口部13aを覆っているため、粒状体2の上から水を差しても土壌11Aに水が浸透する。さらに、複数の粒状体2が連結部材3によって繋がれているため、図8に示すような粒状体102を支えるための第1基板110及び第2基板111が不要となる。これにより、観葉植物10のコストを削減することができるとともにメンテナンス時の作業負担を低減することができる。 According to such a configuration, since the plurality of granules 2 are connected by the flexible connecting member 3, the granules 2 can be removed from the flowerpot 11 at one time. This makes it possible to improve the workability of maintenance of the flowerpot 11. In particular, in the flowerpot leasing industry, the flowerpot 11 of the foliage plant 10 is covered with a pot cover 13 on the outer periphery, and the flowerpot 11 needs to be replaced. This is because the pot cover 13 is designed according to the interior of the room, and it is necessary to replace only the plant 12. In the present invention, since the cover 1 for foliage plants covers the surface of the soil 11A and the gap 13b between the pot cover 13 and the flowerpot 11, it is not necessary to individually take out a plurality of granules 2, and a large number of granules 2 are collected at one time. Granules 2 can be moved. As a result, the replacement time of the flowerpot 11 can be significantly shortened. Further, since the connecting member 3 connects the granular bodies 2 to each other by passing through the through hole 2a penetrated through the granular body 2, the connection between the granular bodies 2 is difficult to be disconnected. As a result, the life of the cover 1 for foliage plants can be extended. Further, since the cover 1 for foliage plants is composed of the granules 2 and the flexible connecting member 3, the cover 1 can be formed into an arbitrary shape by deforming the connecting member 3. This makes it possible to handle flowerpots 11 of any shape. Further, since the opening 13a is covered with the granular material 2, water permeates into the soil 11A even if water is poured from above the granular material 2. Further, since the plurality of granules 2 are connected by the connecting member 3, the first substrate 110 and the second substrate 111 for supporting the granules 102 as shown in FIG. 8 are not required. As a result, the cost of the foliage plant 10 can be reduced and the work load at the time of maintenance can be reduced.

このような構成によると、扁平形状の粒状体2において貫通孔2aが上下方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、少ない粒状体2で効率的に植木鉢11の土壌11Aの表面を覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔2aが上下方向に形成されている場合には、扁平形状の粒状体2が積み重なるように連結部材3によって連結されてしまい、土壌11Aの表面を覆うのに多数の粒状体2が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように貫通孔2aが上下方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、粒状体2で効率的に土壌11Aの表面を覆うことができる。 According to such a configuration, since the through holes 2a penetrate in the direction in which the through holes 2a intersect in the vertical direction in the flat granules 2, it is possible to efficiently cover the surface of the soil 11A of the flowerpot 11 with a small amount of granules 2. can. If the through hole 2a is formed in the vertical direction, the flat granules 2 are connected by the connecting member 3 so as to be stacked, and a large number of granules 2 cover the surface of the soil 11A. You will need it. However, in the case of the present invention, since the through holes 2a penetrate in the direction in which the through holes 2a intersect in the vertical direction so that the flat surface faces upward, the surface of the soil 11A can be efficiently covered with the granules 2. can.

このような構成によると、貫通孔2aの開口の少なくとも一方が粒状体2の側面2Aに形成されているため、少ない粒状体2で効率的に植木鉢11の土壌11A表面及び鉢カバー13と植木鉢11との隙間13bを覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔2aの開口がいずれも側面2Aに形成されていない場合には、扁平形状の粒状体2が斜めに積み重なるように連結部材3によって連結されてしまい、多数の粒状体2が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように粒状体2が連結部材3によって連結されるため、効率的に土壌11A表面及び隙間13bを覆うことができる。 According to such a configuration, since at least one of the openings of the through hole 2a is formed on the side surface 2A of the granule 2, the soil 11A surface of the flowerpot 11 and the pot cover 13 and the flowerpot 11 can be efficiently used with a small amount of granules 2. It is possible to cover the gap 13b with and. If none of the openings of the through holes 2a are formed on the side surface 2A, the flat granules 2 are connected by the connecting member 3 so as to be stacked diagonally, and a large number of granules 2 are required. Become. However, in the case of the present invention, since the granules 2 are connected by the connecting member 3 so that the flat surface faces upward, the soil 11A surface and the gap 13b can be efficiently covered.

このような構成によると、観葉植物用カバー1の末端に位置する端部粒状体21を貫通した連結部材3には押え部4が設けられているため、端部粒状体21が連結部材3から抜け落ちてしまうことを防止できる。また、押え部4は解除可能であるため、押え部4を解除することにより粒状体2を追加することができる。また、破損してしまった粒状体2を入れ替えること、日光等により変色してしまった粒状体2を交換することができる。 According to such a configuration, since the holding portion 4 is provided on the connecting member 3 penetrating the end granular body 21 located at the end of the foliage plant cover 1, the end granular body 21 is separated from the connecting member 3. It can be prevented from falling out. Further, since the pressing portion 4 can be released, the granular body 2 can be added by releasing the pressing portion 4. Further, the damaged granules 2 can be replaced, and the granules 2 that have been discolored by sunlight or the like can be replaced.

このような構成によると、粒状体2はバークチップであるため、美観を損なうことなく植木鉢11の土壌11A及び鉢カバー13と植木鉢11との隙間13bを隠すことができる。また、粒状体2を土壌11Aに敷き詰めることにより、日光による地面の乾燥を防止し雑草の発生を抑えることができる。さらに、害虫による侵入や散乱を抑制するとともに、低コストで観葉植物用カバー1を制作することができる。また、連結部材3が金属製ワイヤであるため、観葉植物用カバー1を任意の形状に変形・保持することができる。 According to such a configuration, since the granular material 2 is a bark chip, the soil 11A of the flowerpot 11 and the gap 13b between the pot cover 13 and the flowerpot 11 can be hidden without spoiling the aesthetic appearance. Further, by spreading the granular material 2 on the soil 11A, it is possible to prevent the ground from drying due to sunlight and suppress the generation of weeds. Further, it is possible to suppress invasion and scattering by pests and to produce a cover 1 for foliage plants at low cost. Further, since the connecting member 3 is a metal wire, the cover 1 for foliage plants can be deformed and held in any shape.

このような構成によると、複数の粒状体2が連結部材3で連結された観葉植物用カバー1を用いているため、植木鉢11のメンテナンスを行うときに多数の粒状体2を一つ一つ除去する必要がなく、一度に複数の粒状体2を植木鉢11から取り除くことができる。これにより、植木鉢11のメンテナンス性が向上する。 According to such a configuration, since the cover 1 for foliage plants in which a plurality of granules 2 are connected by the connecting member 3 is used, a large number of granules 2 are removed one by one when the flowerpot 11 is maintained. It is not necessary to do so, and a plurality of granules 2 can be removed from the flowerpot 11 at one time. This improves the maintainability of the flowerpot 11.

本発明による観葉植物用カバー及び観葉植物のメンテナンス方法は、上述した実施の形態に限定されず、特許請求の範囲に記載された発明の要旨の範囲内で種々の変更が可能である。 The cover for foliage plants and the maintenance method for foliage plants according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the invention described in the claims.

上述の実施の形態では、鉢カバー13に観葉植物用カバー1を敷設したが、これに限定されない。例えば、植木鉢、プランター、地植えの植物等にも適用することができる。 In the above-described embodiment, the cover 1 for foliage plants is laid on the pot cover 13, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to flower pots, planters, ground-planted plants, and the like.

1 観葉植物用カバー
2 粒状体
2a、2a1、2a2、2a3 貫通孔
3 連結部材
10 観葉植物
11 植木鉢
11A 土壌
12 植木
21 端部粒状体
1 Cover for foliage plants 2 Granules 2a, 2a1, 2a2, 2a3 Through holes 3 Connecting members 10 Ornamental plants 11 Flowerpots 11A Soil 12 Plants 21 End granules

本発明は観葉植物及び観葉植物のメンテナンス方法に関する。 The present invention relates to foliage plants and methods for maintaining foliage plants.

上記課題を解決するために第1の発明は、植木鉢の土壌表面と、前記植木鉢の表面を覆う鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間と、を覆い、貫通孔が形成された複数の粒状体と、前記粒状体を互いに繋ぐ柔軟性を有する連結部材と、から構成され、前記連結部材は、前記貫通孔に挿通されることにより前記粒状体を互いに連結し、前記粒状体は扁平形状であって、少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔は、前記粒状体の前記扁平形状の面を結ぶ方向である厚み方向に直交する方向に貫通していることにより、前記扁平の面が略上方に向いている観葉植物用カバーを前記植木鉢から取り除くステップと、観葉植物のメンテナンスを行うステップと、前記観葉植物用カバーで前記植木鉢の前記土壌表面及び前記鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間を覆うステップと、を有することを特徴とする観葉植物のメンテナンス方法を提供している。 In order to solve the above problems, the first invention comprises a plurality of granules having a through hole formed by covering the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot covering the surface of the flowerpot. It is composed of a connecting member having flexibility to connect the granules to each other, and the connecting member connects the granules to each other by being inserted into the through hole, and the granules have a flat shape. The through hole formed in at least one of the granules penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, which is a direction connecting the flat surfaces of the granules, so that the flat surface is substantially upward. A step of removing the cover for foliage plants facing the flowerpot, a step of maintaining the foliage plant, and a step of covering the soil surface of the plant pot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot with the cover for foliage plants. It provides a maintenance method for foliage plants, which is characterized by having .

第2の発明では、植木鉢と、前記植木鉢との間に空間が形成されるように前記植木鉢の表面を覆う鉢カバーと、貫通孔が形成された複数の粒状体と、前記粒状体を互いに繋ぐ柔軟性を有する連結部材と、から構成され、前記連結部材は、前記貫通孔に挿通されることにより前記粒状体を互いに連結し、前記粒状体は扁平形状であって、少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔は、前記粒状体の前記扁平形状の面を結ぶ方向である厚み方向に直交する方向に貫通していることにより、前記扁平の面が略上方に向いている観葉植物用カバーと、を有し前記観葉植物用カバーは、前記植木鉢の土壌表面と、前記鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間と、を上方から覆うことを特徴とする観葉植物を提供している。 In the second invention, the pot cover that covers the surface of the flowerpot so that a space is formed between the flowerpot and the flowerpot, a plurality of granules having through holes, and the granules are connected to each other. It is composed of a flexible connecting member, and the connecting member connects the granules to each other by being inserted into the through hole, and the granules have a flat shape and at least one of the granules. The through hole formed in the flower is a foliage plant whose flat surface faces substantially upward because it penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, which is a direction connecting the flat surfaces of the granules. The foliage plant cover comprising the foliage plant provides a foliage plant characterized by covering the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot from above.

また、扁平形状の粒状体において貫通孔が厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、少ない粒状体で効率的に植木鉢の土壌表面及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔が厚み方向に形成されている場合には、扁平形状の粒状体が積み重なるように連結部材によって連結されてしまい、多数の粒状体が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように貫通孔が厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通しているため、粒状体で効率的に土壌表面及び隙間を覆うことができる。 Further , since the through holes of the flat granules penetrate in the direction intersecting the thickness direction, it is possible to efficiently cover the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot with a small amount of granules. If the through holes are formed in the thickness direction, the flat granules are connected by the connecting member so as to be stacked, and a large number of granules are required. However, in the case of the present invention, since the through holes penetrate in the direction in which the through holes intersect in the thickness direction so that the flat surface faces upward, the soil surface and the gap can be efficiently covered with the granules.

また、開口の少なくとも一方が粒状体の側面に形成されているため、少ない粒状体で効率的に植木鉢の土壌表面及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を覆うことができる。仮に、貫通孔の開口がいずれも側面に形成されていない場合には、扁平形状の粒状体が斜めに積み重なるように連結部材によって連結されてしまい、多数の粒状体が必要となる。しかし、本発明の場合には扁平形状の面が上を向くように粒状体が連結部材によって連結されるため、効率的に土壌表面及び隙間を覆うことができる。 Further , since at least one of the openings is formed on the side surface of the granules, it is possible to efficiently cover the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot with a small amount of granules. If none of the openings of the through holes are formed on the side surface, the flat granules are connected by the connecting member so as to be stacked diagonally, and a large number of granules are required. However, in the case of the present invention, since the granules are connected by the connecting member so that the flat surface faces upward, the soil surface and the gap can be efficiently covered.

また、観葉植物用カバーの端部に位置する端部粒状体を貫通した連結部材には押え部が設けられているため、端部粒状体が連結部材から抜け落ちてしまうことを防止できる。また、押え部は解除可能であるため、押え部を解除することにより粒状体を追加することができる。さらに、破損してしまった粒状体を入れ替えること、日光等により変色してしまった粒状体を交換することができる。 Further , since the connecting member penetrating the end granules located at the end of the foliage plant cover is provided with a holding portion, it is possible to prevent the end granules from falling off from the connecting member. Further, since the presser portion can be released, granules can be added by releasing the presser portion. Further, it is possible to replace the damaged granules and replace the granules that have been discolored by sunlight or the like.

また、前記粒状体はバークチップであるため、美観を損なうことなく植木鉢の土壌及び鉢カバーと植木鉢との隙間を隠すことができる。また、バークチップを土壌に敷き詰めることにより、日光による地面の乾燥を防止し雑草の発生を抑えることができる。さらに、害虫による侵入や散乱を抑制するとともに、低コストで観葉植物用カバーを制作することができる。また、連結部材が金属製ワイヤであるため、観葉植物用カバーを任意の形状に変形・保持することができる。 Further , since the granules are bark chips, the soil of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot can be hidden without spoiling the aesthetic appearance. In addition, by spreading bark chips on the soil, it is possible to prevent the ground from drying out due to sunlight and suppress the growth of weeds. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the invasion and scattering by pests and to produce a cover for foliage plants at low cost. Further, since the connecting member is a metal wire, the cover for foliage plants can be deformed and held in any shape.

また、複数の粒状体が連結部材で連結された観葉植物用カバーを用いているため、観葉植物のメンテナンスを行うときに多数の粒状体を一つ一つ除去する必要がなく、一度に複数の粒状体を植木鉢から取り除くことができる。これにより、観葉植物のメンテナンス性が向上する。 In addition , since a cover for foliage plants in which a plurality of granules are connected by a connecting member is used, it is not necessary to remove a large number of granules one by one when performing maintenance of the foliage plant, and a plurality of granules are used at one time. Granules can be removed from the flowerpot. This improves the maintainability of foliage plants.

本発明は観葉植物のメンテナンス方法に関する。 The present invention relates to a maintenance method for foliage plants .

上記課題を解決するために第1の発明は、植木鉢の土壌表面と、前記植木鉢の表面を覆う鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間と、を覆い、貫通孔が形成された複数の粒状体と、前記粒状体を互いに繋ぐ柔軟性を有する連結部材と、から構成され、前記連結部材は、前記貫通孔に挿通されることにより前記粒状体を互いに連結し、前記粒状体は扁平形状であって、少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔は、前記粒状体の前記扁平形状の面を結ぶ方向である厚み方向に直交する方向に貫通していることにより、扁平の面が略上方に向いている観葉植物用カバーを前記植木鉢から取り除くステップと、観葉植物の前記鉢カバーに収納された前記植木鉢の交換を行うステップと、前記観葉植物用カバーで前記植木鉢の前記土壌表面及び前記鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間を覆うステップと、を有することを特徴とする観葉植物のメンテナンス方法を提供している。 In order to solve the above problems, the first invention comprises a plurality of granules having a through hole formed by covering the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover covering the surface of the flowerpot and the flowerpot. It is composed of a connecting member having flexibility to connect the granules to each other, and the connecting member connects the granules to each other by being inserted into the through hole, and the granules have a flat shape. The through hole formed in at least one of the granules penetrates in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, which is a direction connecting the flat surfaces of the granules, so that the flat surface is substantially upward. The step of removing the facing cover for the foliage plant from the flowerpot, the step of exchanging the plant pot housed in the pot cover of the foliage plant, and the step of replacing the soil surface of the flowerpot and the pot cover with the cover for the foliage plant. Provided is a method for maintaining a foliage plant, which comprises: and a step for covering a gap between the flowerpot and the flowerpot.

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植木鉢の土壌表面と、前記植木鉢の表面を覆う鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間と、を覆う観葉植物用カバーであって、
貫通孔が形成された複数の粒状体と、
前記粒状体を互いに繋ぐ柔軟性を有する連結部材と、から構成され、
前記連結部材は、前記貫通孔に挿通されることにより前記粒状体を互いに連結していることを特徴とする観葉植物用カバー。
A cover for foliage plants that covers the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover that covers the surface of the flowerpot and the flowerpot.
Multiple granules with through holes and
It is composed of a connecting member having flexibility to connect the granules to each other.
The connecting member is a cover for foliage plants, characterized in that the granules are connected to each other by being inserted into the through hole.
前記粒状体は扁平形状であって、
少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔は、前記粒状体の厚み方向に交差する方向に貫通していることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の観葉植物用カバー。
The granules have a flat shape and are flat.
The cover for a foliage plant according to claim 1, wherein the through hole formed in at least one of the granules penetrates in a direction intersecting the thickness direction of the granule.
少なくとも1つの前記粒状体に形成された前記貫通孔の開口のうち、少なくとも一方は前記粒状体の側面に形成されていることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の観葉植物用カバー。 The cover for a foliage plant according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the openings of the through holes formed in the at least one of the granules is formed on the side surface of the granule. 互いに連結された前記粒状体の端部に位置する端部粒状体の貫通孔を貫通した前記連結部材には、前記端部粒状体の抜けを防止する解除可能な押え部が設けられていて、
前記押え部は、前記端部粒状体の周縁部に形成された前記貫通孔を貫通する前の前記連結部材と、貫通した後の前記連結部材と、を結び付けたことにより構成されることを特徴とする請求項1から3のいずれか1に記載の観葉植物用カバー。
The connecting member that penetrates the through hole of the end granules located at the end of the granules that are connected to each other is provided with a releaseable presser portion that prevents the end granules from coming off.
The presser portion is characterized in that the holding portion is formed by connecting the connecting member before penetrating the through hole formed in the peripheral edge portion of the end granular body and the connecting member after penetrating the through hole. The cover for foliage plants according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
前記粒状体はバークチップであって、前記連結部材は金属製ワイヤであることを特徴とする請求項1から4のいずれか1に記載の観葉植物用カバー。 The cover for a foliage plant according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the granule is a bark chip and the connecting member is a metal wire. 請求項1から5のいずれか1項に記載の前記観葉植物用カバーを前記植木鉢から取り除くステップと、
前記観葉植物のメンテナンスを行うステップと、
前記観葉植物用カバーで前記植木鉢の前記土壌表面及び前記鉢カバーと前記植木鉢との隙間を覆うステップと、を有することを特徴とする観葉植物のメンテナンス方法。
The step of removing the foliage plant cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5 from the flowerpot,
The steps for maintaining the foliage plants and
A method for maintaining a foliage plant, which comprises a step of covering the soil surface of the flowerpot and the gap between the pot cover and the flowerpot with the foliage plant cover.
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