Moss column

Abstract

The utility model relates to a moss column. The moss column comprises a first slender main body which is hollow, has an open top end and a closed bottom end, and is provided with a plurality of through holes in the side wall; a second elongate body; the third main body is in a funnel shape with a wide upper part and a narrow lower part; the bottom of the first elongated body is connected to the top of the second elongated body, and the bottom of the second elongated body is connected to the upper half part of the third body; and the outer surfaces of the first elongated body and the second elongated body are wrapped by a water absorbing material. Further, a support arm is attached to the second elongated body, and a support leg is snapped to the third body. According to the utility model, the water loss and evaporation speed can be reduced, the stability of the moss columns can be improved, and plant lateral branches can be supported.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a gardening tool, in particular to a moss column. Background Art

[0002] Monstera and similar plants are popular among indoor growers. Native to the jungles of Central America and the rainforests of Mexico, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica, it accepts diffuse light and lives in moist and rainy undergrowth, climbing up to 20 meters, often reaching the treetops. It climbs up large trees using long, tendril-like aerial roots or hand-clasping roots. The aerial roots of the Monstera can also be directed to climb support poles or other supports, which can help the plant grow taller and stronger. It is a plant with moderate water requirements and does not like standing water. The best way to water the Monstera is to wait for the top few centimeters of the soil to dry out after each thorough watering before watering again.

[0003] Another type of plant that likes to live on tree trunks is called an epiphytic orchid. Epiphytic orchids are a type of orchid that grows without soil or potting media, and they often cling to trees. These plants have adapted a unique lifestyle to thrive in the moist, warm environment of the rainforest, where they can get water and nutrients from the air around them. They need a tree trunk / stem to cling to, and some natural fiber material, such as coconut coir, that can hold moisture, so the epiphytic orchid can get moisture from the moist environment of the coconut coir.

[0004] The characteristics of these plants have driven the development of plant support columns that provide both physical support for these plants and their specific moisture and water consumption needs, just as they would in their natural habitat.

[0005] There are several types of plant support columns (often called moss columns) available worldwide. Most of the products on the market are just called moss columns, but they are actually columns filled with coconut palm, hence the name coconut palm columns. Originally, they were created based on a similar concept, with the goal of using moss / coconut palm on the columns to retain moisture for plants.

[0006] The bottom of the traditional moss column is not sealed or has no water-holding parts, so the water will flow down due to gravity; secondly, because it needs to be filled with coconut palm, the side walls of the traditional moss column are provided with large perforations, or even brackets, so the water will be quickly released to the coconut palm, and the traditional coconut palm is loose, so the water evaporates quickly. Due to the rapid loss and evaporation of water, users have to water frequently, but excessive watering increases the risk of harming the health of the plants. In addition, traditional moss columns are difficult to fix stably on the soil and require additional supporting legs. When the plant grows up, the side branches and leaves are too heavy and can cause the plant to collapse. Therefore, traditional moss columns usually have the following technical problems: rapid water loss, rapid water evaporation, insufficient soil support, and insufficient support for side branches and leaves. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the above technical problems, the utility model provides a moss column, which can reduce water loss and evaporation speed, improve the stability of the moss column and support the side branches of plants.

[0008] The utility model comprises a first elongated body, which is a hollow perforated structure or column, which can be made of plastic or any other suitable material and can be made into various shapes, such as round, square, etc. A second elongated body is designed to be connected to the first elongated body, and this second elongated body can be hollow or solid and has no perforations. The second elongated body can be stacked, and people can screw in any number of second elongated bodies according to the growth height of the plant. An optional flexible support arm is attached to such a second elongated body for supporting the side branches and leaves of the plant. The first elongated body and the second elongated body are surrounded by absorbent material, which includes cotton fiber and coconut coir to enhance water retention. There is also a third body, i.e. a funnel-shaped component, which has a wider upper half and an elongated lower half. The interior of this third body is hollow, and the lower half is provided with a tip, which is provided with a hole, and the tip can be inserted and fixed in the soil. In addition, there are detachable support legs for firmly supporting the moss column in the soil. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional decomposition state of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional combination state of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional combination state of the first elongated body and the water-absorbing material of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-section combination state of the second elongated body and the water-absorbing material of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional combination state of the third main body and the supporting legs of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In the following description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, many specific details are listed to provide a thorough understanding of various exemplary embodiments. However, these specific details are not necessary, and various embodiments can ignore these details or adopt other equivalent alternatives to achieve.

[0015] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the utility model is a moss column, which comprises a first elongated body 1, a second elongated body 2 with an optional flexible support arm 4, and a third body 3 with an optional support leg 5. The first elongated body 1 is an elongated body and is hollow inside. It has an opening 11 at the top, a closed bottom 12, and a plurality of perforations 13 on the side wall. The interior of the second elongated body 2 can be solid or hollow, but there are no perforations on its side wall. Water cannot pass through the second elongated body 2 because all the water for irrigation is poured only on the top of the first elongated body, and then flows out of the perforations 13 from there, and then penetrates into the absorbent material 6 outside the perforations 13. Preferably, the second elongated body can also be attached with one or more support arms 4, which can be used to hang the side branches and leaves of the plant. These support arms 4 are designed to be flexible, foldable and adjustable, and can be adjusted according to the growth and needs of the plant. The third body 3 is in the shape of a funnel with a wider upper part and an elongated lower part, and the tip 31 of the lower part is provided with a hole 311 to allow water to flow into the soil. The bottom of the first elongated body 1 is connected to the top of the second elongated body 2, and the bottom of the second elongated body is connected to the wider upper part of the third body 3, which is an integral structure with the third body 3. According to the needs of plant growth, any number of second elongated bodies 2 can be stacked on each other. The third body 3 itself is hollow and can be inserted and fixed in the soil through the tip 31.

[0016] The outer surfaces of the first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 are surrounded by two layers of water-absorbing material 6. The inner layer is cotton fiber 61, and the outer layer is coconut palm 62. The water-absorbing material 6 can be in the following form: the inner layer is wrapped with cotton fiber, and the outer layer is coconut palm rope (rope) or coconut palm cord (cord).

[0017] The first elongated body 1, the second elongated body 2, and the third body 3 can be made of plastic or any other material, including but not limited to iron, steel, wood, etc. The cross-section of the first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 can be circular, square, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, pentagonal or any other possible shape. The size and shape of the perforation 13 can be varied, but micropores are preferred. The first elongated body 1, the second elongated body 2, and the third body 3 are designed to be detachably connected. Preferably, their corresponding ends may have circular threads so as to be tightened and fitted with each other. The first elongated body 1, the second elongated body 2, and the third body 3 can also be designed to be integrated, that is, all parts are not removable.

[0018] Preferably, the third body 3 is also connected to one or more supporting legs 5 through the wider upper part, which is used to provide additional support for the moss column so as to better fix the moss column in the soil. The supporting legs can be integrated or detachable. The supporting legs can enhance the grip and stability of the moss column and prevent it from tipping over or falling, especially when supporting heavier plants.

[0019] The method of using the moss column is as follows: water is poured into the top opening 11 of the first elongated body 1. The water enters the first layer of absorbent material through the perforations 13 of the side wall, then permeates the second layer of absorbent material, then drips into the third body 3 through the absorbent material, and finally flows into the soil through the hole 311 of the tip 31 of the narrower part of the third body.

[0020] A preferred embodiment of the utility model is a column composed of a circular tubular hollow body / column made of plastic and a third body, wherein the first elongated body 1 has a plurality of micro holes along the length direction, while the second elongated body 2 and the third body 3 have no holes. All these parts can be detached from each other.

[0021] The utility model is designed to keep water around the first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 in the coconut palm.

[0022] The absorbent material commonly used for water storage now is mainly floral mud. Most of the floral mud is made of toxic non-degradable materials. It is made of synthetic, non-recyclable plastics and uses a mixture of carbon black, formaldehyde and phenolic foam, which are all harmful and toxic substances. The foam will break up, but it will not completely dissolve in water, nor can it be degraded in landfills or soil. The utility model replaces the floral mud with a 100% biodegradable natural cotton fiber 61. This cotton fiber can be unused clean cotton raw material waste in the textile industry. In this way, the concept of "circular economy" is followed, and waste is recycled into resources by reducing material use and designing more resource-saving products.

[0023] The utility model solves the problem of rapid loss and evaporation of water in a moss column. A plurality of perforations are evenly distributed on the first elongated body 1 (the thinner the perforations, the slower the speed of releasing water), and the bottom is closed, so water can only flow out from the perforations 13 of the side wall and enter the cotton fiber and coconut palm, and will not flow out directly from the bottom of the first elongated body 1. The bottom of the first elongated body 1 can be screwed into the top of the second elongated body 2. The outer layer of the perforated plastic first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 is wrapped with cotton fiber with strong water absorption, and then wrapped with a layer of coconut palm rope. The coconut palm rope or coconut palm line in the utility model is much better than the ordinary coconut palm mat wrapped on the moss column, because the coconut palm rope carries and guides the soaked water in the way of being wrapped on the moss column. Most of the common products on the market only use simple coconut palm, even if it is wetted when watering, it will quickly absorb and evaporate water, and cannot continuously supply water to the surrounding plants.

[0024] Plant watering and coconut palm moisture retention can be managed at the same time. When the user waters the moss column, water flows in from the top opening of the first elongated body 1, and the cotton fiber can absorb water due to its strong adsorption force and surface tension to maintain the moisture of the outer coconut palm. The water flows through the cotton fiber and coconut palm to the bottom of the moss column. There is a plastic funnel-shaped third body 3 at the bottom of the moss column, which is used to collect all the water from the top that is not absorbed by the cotton and coconut palm, and slowly drips water downward through the hole 311 of the tip 31, so that the water accurately drips into the soil and reaches the roots of the plants. With the help of gravity, the moss column will slowly and continuously supply water to the roots at the bottom of the plant and the coconut palm around the plastic tube at the same time.

[0025] Moss columns using prior art often cannot be fixed in their position and are prone to falling down. Using traditional methods, users often need additional "supporting feet" to fix them in the pots, otherwise the plants will become shaky and the entire potted plants may fall to the ground. The moss column of the utility model is composed of parts that can be spliced ​​and stacked with each other, but these parts cannot be too long, because this will make the entire moss column sway. The shorter the parts, the more stable the moss column. The moss column of the utility model has supporting legs, and these leg structures can be connected to the third body 3 and inserted into the soil to fix the moss column and maintain it in a suitable position.

[0026] The utility model provides a twistable and interchangeable support arm 4, which can suspend the side branches and leaves to obtain more light and air, and can also fix the plants so that the leaves are symmetrically distributed. This is an optional component; users can use it without using it when using the moss column.

[0027] Monstera and orchids should not be overwatered. Florists always recommend that the top 2-3 cm of soil be allowed to dry out completely after watering, as it is not good for the plant to stay in water. It is common that when you want to water the soil of a plant, if the pot is full of plant particles, the soil has no time to absorb the water and the water has already flowed directly from the bottom of the pot to the ground.

[0028] The utility model can gradually and slowly deliver water to the soil, so that the plants will not be soaked in soggy soil all the time. Users can also put granular fertilizer into the watering tube to slowly release nutrients and continuously nourish the plants.

[0029] Advantages of this utility model:

[0030] Reduce Water Loss and Evaporation Rate: The novel moss column adopts perforated design and water-absorbing material to prevent rapid drainage and promote even distribution of moisture, thereby reducing water waste.

[0031] Improved plant health: Water-absorbing materials and controlled watering systems provide a steady supply of water, promoting healthy plant growth and reducing the risk of over- or under-watering.

[0032] Improved moss column stability: The supporting legs of the third body and the second elongated body structure portion can be inserted into the ground, which improves the grip and stability of the moss column in the soil and prevents it from tilting or collapsing.

[0033] Supporting plant side branches: Optional flexible side arms provide support for the plant's side branches, promoting balanced growth and preventing breakage.

[0034] Summary: This novel moss column for supporting plants and watering provides an innovative solution to the technical problems brought about by traditional moss columns. By combining a perforated hollow first elongated body with water-absorbing material, a non-perforated hollow second elongated body, optional flexible side arms and supporting legs. The utility model can reduce water loss and evaporation rate, improve the stability of the moss column and support the side branches of plants, and is an ideal choice for gardeners and plant lovers.

Claims

1. A moss column, characterized in that: include: A first elongated body, which is hollow inside, has an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a side wall provided with a plurality of through holes; a second elongated body; as well as The third body is in the shape of a funnel that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom; The bottom of the first elongated body is connected to the top of the second elongated body, and the bottom of the second elongated body is connected to the upper part of the third body; and The outer surfaces of the first elongated body and the second elongated body are wrapped with a water-absorbing material.

2. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the second elongated body is hollow, and the side walls are non-perforated.

3. The moss column according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are a plurality of the second elongated bodies, which can be stacked on each other.

4. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower half of the third body is provided with a tip, and the tip is provided with a hole.

5. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the third body are connected to each other through thread structures at the ends.

6. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner layer of the water-absorbing material is cotton fiber, and the outer layer is coconut palm.

7. The moss column according to claim 6, characterized in that: The coconut palm is formed into a rope shape.

8. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second elongated body also has one or more flexible support arms attached.

9. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third body is also clamped with one or more supporting legs.

10. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The perforations are micropores.

11. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-sections of the first elongated body and the second elongated body are circular, triangular, rectangular, square, hexagonal or pentagonal.

12. The moss column according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the third body are made of plastic, metal, wood or a combination thereof.

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