JPH0449882Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a plant cultivation container using a coral mass.

(Prior Art) For cultivating plants, pottery, plastic, or glass cultivation containers are generally used.

Ceramic cultivation containers have been widely used as flower pots since ancient times, and are made of materials and shapes suitable for the types of plants.

Plastic cultivation containers can be molded in large quantities, so they are widely used as plastic pots or planters.Glass cultivation containers are also preferred for their texture and transparency, and are aesthetically pleasing. It is beautiful and is used as a houseplant and as an interior decoration.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) As described above, various cultivation containers have been used for growing plants, but they have the following drawbacks.

That is, so-called flower pots have the disadvantage of being easily damaged by a slight impact because they are made of pottery, and are also heavy and expensive, making them not easy to use. Furthermore, the number of plants that could be cultivated was limited, and little consideration was given to, for example, the wide variety of varieties grown in the south.

Most plastic pots are standardized and have limited shapes due to the need to ensure strength, so they lack interest and cannot enhance the beauty of plants.

Glass cultivation containers must be handled with special care as they are very easy to break, and in addition to glass not having insulation properties, green algae may adhere to the inside of the glass as it is highly translucent. In some cases, the aesthetic appearance was impaired and root growth was inhibited. Furthermore, all containers were artificial, and inorganic salts such as calcium carbonate and magnesium necessary for plant growth could not be eluted from the containers themselves.

(Means for solving the problem) The present invention was made to solve the above problem.
In order to prevent the water stored inside from evaporating, a waterproof transparent film is formed, and a hole is made in the upper part for fixing the plant. The coral mass is characterized in that it is filled with a water retaining material for supplying the water retained inside the coral mass to the plants, and the alkaline components eluted from the coral mass are supplied to the plants through the water retaining material.

(Embodiment) The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, with FIG. 1 being a perspective view and FIG. 2 being a sectional view.

In the cultivation container 1 of this embodiment, holes 4, 4, etc. are appropriately bored at arbitrary locations on the surface of the coral mass 2 depending on the size of the coral mass 2, the type of plants to be planted, etc.

A waterproof plastic coating 3 is formed on the surface of the cultivation container 1 by spraying or coating. In this case, the coating 3 is applied to the front or part of the surface of the cultivation container 1 so as not to block the holes 4, 4...
Configure.

When using the cultivation container 1 of this embodiment configured in this way, water is first poured into the container 1 through the holes 4, 4, etc. on the top surface of the container 1 to fill the container 1. A suitable water retaining material 3 for water, such as water moss, cotton, or peat moss, which is a semi-humic plant of water moss, is placed in the hole 4.
At the same time, a flower or a plant F such as a banyan tree or a palm tree is made to stand on its own in the hole 4. The container 1 planted in this way is soaked in water to absorb sufficient water. The coral mass 3 has a very high water absorption rate, and once the plants take root, they can absorb enough water from the coral container. Furthermore, if a small seedling of a succulent plant is placed on the surface of a cultivation container made by dividing a coral mass into two pieces, it will stand on its own, so there may be no need to fix it. In this way, plant F stands on its own on top of container 1 and always
Since moisture is automatically supplied from within, it is easy to manage and grow plant F.

Furthermore, since the coral mass 2 is an alkaline substance with a pH of about 8, the strongly acidic soil 5 is automatically neutralized and becomes alkaline. Furthermore, inorganic salts such as calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate necessary for plant growth are eluted together with moisture through the soil 5 and supplied to the roots of the plant F.

The coral mass in this example has a high water absorption rate (water retention rate) and has sufficient water retention throughout the coral mass due to capillary action, so sufficient water is retained inside the coral mass and the surface is waterproof. The coating 3 prevents unnecessary evaporation of water, and the cultivation container 1
It is possible to supply water with a pH of about 7, which is most suitable for plant growth, over a long period of time to plant F planted in the plant. This saves the trouble of refilling water, and it can be widely used as interior decoration, both indoors and outdoors.

Furthermore, the coral mass is heavy and durable, and the surface of the coral can be seen through the plastic coating 3, making it very interesting. Furthermore, even if left outdoors, it will not deteriorate or become brittle due to aging. Since the coating 3 on the surface of the coral is made of plastic, even if mold, algae, etc. adhere to it, it can be easily wiped off or cleaned, and the color of the coral can be maintained for a long period of time, making it beautiful.

In addition, since the coral mass has countless fine holes throughout, it can be processed with simple tools, and the shape of the container 1 can be easily manufactured according to one's preference. .

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container 1
If the pen holder 10 is erected on the upper surface of the pen and placed on a desk, for example, it will be excellent in practical use.

The container 1 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 as another embodiment is for cultivating relatively large plants such as ornamental plants. According to this embodiment, the container 1 is manufactured using a relatively large coral as a material,
The hole 4 is formed large. Furthermore, depending on the type of plant to be planted, a drainage hole 9a may be provided in the center of the bottom for ventilating the inside of the container 1 and draining excess water.

Furthermore, the bottom surface of the cultivation container 1 can be flattened or legs 7 can be provided so that the cultivation container 1 is stable when a plant is planted in the cultivation container 1.

In the above embodiment, the coral mass was used as a mass, but in other embodiments, it would be interesting to divide the coral mass into two in the middle and use this almost flat divided surface as the top or bottom surface. A container can be formed.

(Effects of the invention) This invention is interesting because it uses coral to create a cultivation container, so it is cheap and easy to manufacture, and it can be easily processed according to one's preference. In addition, water-soluble alkaline components such as calcium carbonate and magnesium are supplied from the coral mass to the plant roots through the water retention material, resulting in good growth conditions. Furthermore,
It is durable, lightweight, beautiful, and clean. In addition, growing and managing plants does not require much effort, and the growth of plants can be enjoyed for a long time.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is a sectional side view, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views and sectional side views showing other embodiments. 1... Cultivation container, 2... Coral mass, 3... Film, 4... Fixing hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A transparent, waterproof coating is tightly formed on the surface of the coral mass, which has a high water absorption rate, in order to prevent the water retained inside from evaporating, and a hole is drilled in the upper part for fixing plants. A cultivation container in which the hole is filled with a water retaining material for making the plant independent and supplying the water retained inside the coral mass to the plant, and the alkaline component eluted from the coral mass is supplied to the plant through the water retaining material.