Floral arrangement stand

Abstract

A support for a floral arrangement, for fixing it to a support base, characterized in that it comprises a three-dimensional hollow body (2) formed by a reticular structure that configures a plurality of openings (3) across its entire surface, each capable of allowing the passage of one or more flower stems, wherein the body (2) has a first flat open end (2.1) whose contour forms a surface suitable for fixing it to a base by means of fixing means.

Description

Floral arrangement stand Technical field of the invention The present invention corresponds to the technical field of floral design and professional floristry, specifically to supports for floral compositions, intended for decoration of events or similar. Background of the Invention Nowadays, more and more attention is being paid to the proper preparation and care of acts and events of any kind, with a growing trend to take care of even the smallest detail. In most events, flowers are an indispensable element that brings beauty and distinction, enhancing the aesthetics and creating a pleasant atmosphere, highly valued in weddings, interior design, corporate spaces, filming, advertising and other events of this style. In the technique there are ways to combine and generate floral arrangements or compositions that achieve the desired aesthetic, and for this it is necessary to use means that allow the flowers to be placed in different ways and that they remain in their position. The most well known is made up of a floral foam that is inserted into the vases or containers in which the floral arrangement is to be placed, so that the flower stems are inserted into the foam and remain relatively immobile in place. From a technical and management standpoint, floral foam is an "obsolete" material in light of current sustainability and efficiency demands. Furthermore, it presents several drawbacks, such as its structural fragility. This material crumbles to the touch, generating dust and making it impossible to make adjustments. If you insert a stem and then remove it, the hole remains permanent and weakens the support. In addition, the dust it generates is dry, posing a respiratory risk to florists and a constant skin irritant. Another problem associated with using this sponge is that, if it is squeezed or improperly saturated, internal air pockets are created that block hydration and kill the flower from lack of water, even though the block may appear wet. Likewise, it offers limited capillarity, meaning that as the flower absorbs water, the sponge does not replenish it equally in all areas, accelerating wilting compared to free water. This sponge is a single-use item, so every time a floral arrangement is created, polluting waste is generated. Added to this is the linear cost, since a new sponge must be purchased for each use. It is a "use and discard" product with an extremely high water and plastic footprint, which raises legal issues regarding disposal under current European regulations. Furthermore, the foam must be soaked in water to keep the flowers in perfect condition, which leads to high water consumption—up to 2 liters—that the flowers never fully utilize. This also creates a heavy and costly waste stream to dispose of after the event, as the material is extremely heavy, weighing over 2 kg per block, which complicates transport and increases waste management costs based on weight. It is a chemically toxic material; its acidic pH and phenol residue can burn the stems of very delicate or bulbous flowers. Furthermore, it is neither compostable nor recyclable. Its final destination is the landfill, where it takes hundreds of years to break down, but it never truly disappears. Furthermore, it also generates water pollution, since when washed or drained, it releases microplastics and formaldehyde directly into the sewer system. Furthermore, it is a bulky material that occupies a huge physical space in the workshop, with the added problem that, if the storage area is not dry, the foam degrades or grows mold, while if it is too dry, it becomes brittle and loses its usefulness. It is therefore necessary to find a way to solve these problems and achieve a way of holding the flowers to make floral arrangements that are stable, that allow any composition to be corrected and modified during its execution and that is environmentally friendly. Description of the invention The floral arrangement stand, presented here, is intended for fixing to a support base. This support comprises a three-dimensional hollow body formed by a reticular structure that configures a plurality of openings across its entire surface capable of allowing the passage of one or more flower stems through each of them. The body of this support has a first flat open end whose contour forms a surface suitable for fixing it to the base by means of fixing devices. The floral arrangement support proposed here represents a significant improvement over the state of the art. This is because it creates a reusable support with multiple openings that allow flower stems to be placed at any angle or inclination, making it possible to create any desired arrangement. It can be used with fresh flowers that require continuous hydration, as well as with fresh flowers for installations where, due to their short lifespan, continuous hydration is not necessary. It is also suitable for floral arrangements with artificial flowers. The stems themselves intertwine and cooperate within the support, thus generating overall stability without the need for floral foam or any other single-use element. This support can be stackable, which facilitates its storage and transport and at the same time allows a stacked design, using supports of different sizes that fit on top of each other, to obtain a mesh of smaller openings suitable for floral arrangements with flowers with thin stems. This stand allows you to create floral arrangements quickly, cleanly, and in an environmentally friendly way. Furthermore, if you wish to modify the arrangement, you can make any changes without affecting the stability of the final piece. This support allows attachment to a support base which can be a flat surface or the bottom of a vase or container, allowing in the latter case, adaptability to any type of container since in principle it can be made in multiple shapes and sizes, and its stability does not depend on its relationship with the container, since this support is fixed to its bottom and is independent of the container itself. Fixing the support to the base using a floral adhesive creates a bond resistant to lateral and tipping forces during assembly, handling and transport, but removable without damaging the support base, whether it is a surface or a container. It is therefore a very effective support for floral compositions, with which it is possible to solve the existing problems in the technique in a simple and practical way. Brief description of the drawings In order to aid a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, a series of drawings are provided as an integral part of this description, where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a floral arrangement support fixed on a flat surface, for a first preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a floral arrangement support fixed to the bottom of a container, for a second preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a floral arrangement stand, for a third preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a floral arrangement stand, for a fourth preferred embodiment of the invention. Detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention In view of the figures provided, it can be observed how in a first preferred embodiment of the invention, the floral composition support presented here, for its fixation on a support base, comprises a three-dimensional hollow body (2) formed by a reticular structure. As shown in Figure 1, this reticular structure configures a plurality of openings (3) throughout its body surface (2), capable of allowing the passage of one or more flower stems through each of them. Furthermore, the body (2) has a first flat open end (2.1) whose contour forms a surface suitable for fixing to the base, which in this case is formed by a flat surface (1) by means of fixing. In this first preferred embodiment of the invention, the means for fixing to the surface (1) of the first open end (2.1) are formed by a floral adhesive. This adhesive provides a secure and durable bond and is completely harmless to flowers. As shown in Figure 1, in this first embodiment, the body shape widens towards the first end (2.1) so that it is possible to stack several bodies to facilitate storage or even to make taller floral compositions with smaller openings. Figure 2 shows a second embodiment in which the support body (2) is fixed to a support base formed by the bottom of a container (5). In other embodiments, such as a third embodiment shown in Figure 3, the first end (2.1) comprises a flat flange (4) that emerges outside the body (2) and allows an increase in the surface area suitable for attachment to the base, in this case formed by a flat surface (1). In the first preferred embodiment, all openings (3) have the same shape and dimensions, but in other embodiments, this support may have two or more openings with different shapes and / or dimensions. Figure 4 illustrates a fourth embodiment in which the support has a second end (2.2) opposite and parallel to the first end (2.1), and at this second end (2.2) the openings (3) are of a different size than in the rest of the body (2); in this particular case, they are smaller. It is also observed that the shape of the body (2) of this fourth mode of embodiment is different from that of the first mode, since this support can adopt any shape that is of interest to achieve a specific floral composition, ensuring adequate stability by means of the first end (2.1) fixed to the support base, in this case a flat surface (1). Furthermore, in the first preferred embodiment, the body (2) is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material. The same applies in the second preferred embodiment, so the support has a stable shape that will not deform when attached to the bottom of the container (5).

Claims

1. A floral arrangement support for fixing it to a base, characterized in that it comprises a three-dimensional hollow body (2) formed by a reticular structure that creates a plurality of openings (3) across its entire surface, each capable of allowing the passage of one or more flower stems. The body (2) has a first flat, open end (2.1) whose contour forms a surface suitable for fixing it to a base by means of fixing means.

2. A support according to claim 1, wherein the fixing means are formed by a floral adhesive.

3. A support according to any of claims 1 or 2, wherein the body (2) is formed of a rigid or semi-rigid material.

4. A support according to any of the preceding claims, wherein two or more openings (3) have different shapes and / or dimensions.

5. A support according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first end (2.1) open comprises a flat rim (4) that emerges outwards from the body (2).