Moss column and use method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a moss column and a use method thereof. 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. The use method of the moss column comprises the step of pouring water into the top opening of the first thin and long main body. According to the invention, the water loss and evaporation speed can be reduced, the stability of moss columns can be improved, and plant lateral branches can be supported.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a horticultural tool, in particular to a moss column and a method of using the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] Plants such as Monstera deliciosa are popular among indoor plant enthusiasts. Native to the jungles of Central America and the tropical rainforests of Mexico, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica, it thrives in diffuse light and lives in a humid and rainy bush, which can climb up to 20 meters, often reaching the canopy. It climbs large trees with long, aerial roots or hand-held roots. The aerial roots of Monstera deliciosa can also be guided to climb a support pole or other support, which can help the plant grow taller and stronger. It is a medium water requirement plant and does not like standing water. The best way to water Monstera deliciosa is to wait for the top few centimeters of the soil surface to dry out after each thorough watering.

[0003] Another plant that likes to live on tree trunks is called epiphytic orchid. Epiphytic orchid is a type of orchid that can grow without soil or potting medium, and they usually attach to trees. These plants have adapted to a unique way of life, thriving in the humid and warm environment of tropical rainforests, and they can get water and nutrients from the surrounding air. They need a trunk / stem to attach to and some natural fiber material, such as coconut coir, which can maintain moisture, so that epiphytic orchids can get water from the humid environment of coconut coir.

[0004] The characteristics of these plants have driven the development of plant support columns, which can provide physical support for these plants and meet their special humidity and water consumption needs, just like keeping them in their natural habitat.

[0005] There are many types of plant support columns (usually called moss columns) around the world. Most of the products on the market are simply called moss columns, but in fact they are mostly coconut coir filled columns, so they are also called coconut coir columns. Initially, they were created based on the same idea, which is to use the moss / coconut coir on the column to keep the plants moist.

[0006] The traditional moss column does not have a sealed bottom or a water holding component, so water will flow down due to gravity. Secondly, because of the need to fill the coconut coir, the sidewall of the traditional moss column has large perforations or even supports, so water will be quickly released to the coconut coir, and because the traditional coconut coir is loose, water will evaporate quickly. Because of the fast water loss and evaporation, the user has to water frequently, but too much watering will increase the risk of harming the plant health. In addition, the traditional moss column is difficult to be stably fixed in the soil, and needs additional support legs. When the plant grows up, the side branches and leaves will be too heavy to cause the plant to collapse. Therefore, the traditional moss column usually has the following technical problems: fast water loss, fast water evaporation, insufficient soil support, and insufficient support for side branches and leaves. SUMMARY

[0007] The present invention provides a moss column and a method of using the same, which can reduce the speed of water loss and evaporation, and improve the stability of the moss column and support the side branches of the plant.

[0008] The present invention 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 in various shapes, such as circular, square, etc. A second elongated body is designed to be connected to the first elongated body, which can be hollow or solid, and has no perforations. The second elongated body can be stacked, and people can twist in as many second elongated bodies as the growing 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. Both the first elongated body and the second elongated body are surrounded by water-absorbing 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 inside of this third body is hollow, and the lower half is provided with a pointed end, which is provided with a hole, and the pointed end can be inserted and fixed in the soil. In addition, there is a detachable support leg for firmly supporting the moss column in the soil. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the exploded state of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the assembled state of the present invention.

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

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

[0013] Figure 5 Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the third body and support leg of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various example embodiments. It will be evident, however, that various embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and functions are not described in exhaustive detail in order to avoid obscuring the various embodiments.

[0015] Referring to the drawings, the present invention is a bryophyte column comprising a first elongated body 1, a second elongated body 2 with optional flexible support arms 4, and a third body 3 with optional support legs 5. The first elongated body 1 is an elongated body and is hollow inside. It has an open top end 11 and a closed bottom end 12, and has a plurality of perforations 13 in its side wall. The second elongated body 2 can be solid or hollow inside, but does not have perforations in its side wall. Water cannot pass through the second elongated body 2 because all watering is done at the top end of the first elongated body, and then flows out of the perforations 13 and into the absorbent material 6 surrounding the perforations 13. Preferably, the second elongated body can also have one or more support arms 4 attached to it, which can be used to support the side branches and leaves of the plant. The 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 funnel-shaped, with a wider upper half and a narrower lower half. The lower end 31 of the third body has a hole 311 to allow water to flow into the soil. The bottom end of the first elongated body 1 is connected to the top end of the second elongated body 2, and the bottom end of the second elongated body is connected to the wider upper half of the third body 3, which is integral with the third body itself. Depending on the needs of the plant, any number of second elongated bodies 2 can be stacked on top of each other. The third body 3 itself is hollow, and can be inserted into and secured in the soil through the lower end 31.

[0016] The outer surface of the first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 is surrounded by two layers of water-absorbing material 6. The inner layer is cotton fiber 61, and the outer layer is coconut coir 62. The water-absorbing material 6 can take the form of an inner layer of cotton fiber wrapped in an outer layer of coconut coir rope or coconut coir cord.

[0017] The first elongated body 1, second elongated body 2, 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, second elongated body 2 can be circular, square, triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, pentagonal or any other possible shape. The size and shape of the perforations 13 can be varied, but preferably they are micro-holes. The first elongated body 1, second elongated body 2, third body 3 are designed to be detachably connected. Preferably, their corresponding ends can have a circular thread to be screwed to each other. The first elongated body 1, second elongated body 2, third body 3 can also be designed to be one-piece, i.e. all parts are not detachable.

[0018] Preferably, the third body 3 also has one or more support legs 5 that snap through the wider upper half, to provide additional support to the moss column, to better fix it in the ground. The support legs can be one-piece or detachable. The support legs can enhance the grip and stability of the moss column, preventing it from tipping over or falling down, especially when supporting heavier plants.

[0019] The method of use of the moss column is as follows: water is poured from 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 penetrates to the second layer of absorbent material, then drips through the absorbent material into the third body 3, 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 invention is a column consisting of a plastic circular tubular hollow body / column, and a third body, where the first elongated body 1 has micro-holes along the length, while the second elongated body 2 and the third body 3 have no holes. All these parts can be detachable from each other.

[0021] The design purpose of the invention is to keep the water around the first elongated body 1 and the second elongated body 2 inside the coconut husk.

[0022] The water-absorbing material commonly used for water storage today is mostly flower foam. Flower foam is mostly made of toxic non-biodegradable material. It is made of synthetic, non-recyclable plastic and uses a mixture of carbon black, formaldehyde and phenolic foam, which are all harmful toxic substances. The foam breaks apart but does not completely dissolve in water and cannot be degraded in landfills or in the soil. The invention replaces flower foam with a 100% biodegradable natural cotton fiber 61. This cotton fiber can be clean cotton raw material waste that is not used in the textile industry. In this way, the concept of "circular economy" is followed, by reducing material use, designing more resource-efficient products, and recycling waste into resources.

[0023] The present invention solves the problem of water loss and evaporation in the moss column. The first elongated body 1 is evenly distributed with many perforations (the thinner the perforations, the slower the water release), and the bottom is closed, so water can only flow out from the perforations 13 of the side wall, into the cotton fibers and coconut coir, and not directly from the bottom of the first elongated body 1. The bottom of the first elongated body 1 can be twisted into the top of the second elongated body 2. The outer layer of the perforated plastic first elongated body 1, second elongated body 2 is wrapped with cotton fibers, which have a strong water absorption capacity, and then wrapped with a layer of coconut coir rope. The coconut coir rope or coconut coir thread in the present invention is much better than the ordinary coconut coir mat wrapped around the moss column, because the coconut coir rope carries and guides the soaked water in the way of wrapping around the moss column. Most of the products on the market only use simple coconut coir, and even if it is wet when watering, it will quickly absorb and evaporate water, and cannot continuously supply water to the surrounding plants.

[0024] Plant watering and coconut coir moisture retention can be managed simultaneously. When the user waters from above the moss column, water flows in from the top opening of the first elongated body 1, and the cotton fibers, due to their strong adsorption and surface tension, can absorb water, maintaining the moisture of the outer layer of coconut coir. Water flows through the cotton fibers, coconut coir, and all the way to the bottom of the moss column. The bottom of the moss column has a plastic funnel-shaped third body 3 to collect all the water from the top that is not absorbed by the cotton and coconut coir, and slowly drips down through the hole 311 of the tip 31, allowing the water to accurately drip into the soil and reach 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 plants and the coconut coir around the plastic tube.

[0025] Moss columns using existing technology often cannot be fixed in their place and are prone to falling over. Users often need additional "support feet" to secure them in the flowerpot using traditional methods, otherwise the plants will become unstable and the entire potted plant can fall to the ground. The moss column of the present invention is composed of components that can be connected and stacked with each other, but these components cannot be too long, as this will make the entire moss column unstable. The shorter the components, the more stable the moss column. The moss column of the present invention has support legs that can be connected to the third body part and inserted into the soil to secure the moss column and maintain it in the appropriate position.

[0026] The present invention provides a twistable, interchangeable support arm 4 that can suspend side branches and leaves to obtain more light and air, and can also secure the plant so that the leaves are symmetrically distributed. This is an optional component; users can not use this component when using the moss column.

[0027] Both turtle back bamboo and orchids do not like to be watered too much, and florists always recommend that after watering, the top 2-3 cm of soil should be completely dry, because it is not good for the plant to be constantly soaked in water. A common situation is that when you want to water the soil of the plant, if the pot is full of plant particles, the soil has not had time to absorb the water, and the water has already flowed out of the bottom of the pot to the ground.

[0028] The present invention can gradually and slowly deliver water to the soil, so that the plant is not constantly soaked in wet soil. Users can also put granular fertilizer into the watering pipe to slowly release nutrients and continuously nourish the plant.

[0029] Advantages of the present invention:

[0030] Reduced water loss and evaporation rate: The novel moss column uses a perforated design and water-absorbing material to prevent rapid drainage and promote even distribution of water, thereby reducing water waste.

[0031] Improved plant health: The water-absorbing material and controllable watering system provide a stable supply of water, promoting healthy growth of the plant and reducing the risk of overwatering or underwatering.

[0032] Improved stability of the moss column: The support legs of the third body and the structural part of the second elongated body can be inserted into the ground, improving the grip and stability of the moss column in the soil, preventing tilting or collapse.

[0033] Supporting lateral branches of plants: Optional flexible side arms provide support for the lateral branches of plants, 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 caused by traditional moss columns. By combining a hollow first elongated body with perforations and water-absorbing material, a hollow second elongated body without perforations, and optional flexible side arms and support legs, the present invention can reduce water loss and evaporation rate, improve the stability of the moss column, and support the lateral branches of plants, making it an ideal choice for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

Claims

1. A bryophyte column, characterized by, Comprising: a first elongated body, hollow inside, open at the top end, closed at the bottom end, with a side wall provided with a plurality of perforations; a second elongated body; and a third body, in the shape of a funnel, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; the bottom of the first elongated body is connected to the top of the second elongated body, the bottom of the second elongated body is connected to the upper half of the third body; and the outer surface of the first elongated body and the second elongated body is wrapped with a water-absorbing material.

2. The bryoid column according to claim 1, characterized in that The inside of the second elongated body is hollow, with a non-perforated side wall.

3. The bryobar according to claim 2, characterized in that There are multiple second elongated bodies, which can be stacked on top of each other.

4. The bryoid column according to claim 1, wherein The lower half of the third body is provided with a pointed end, which is provided with a hole.

5. The bryoid column according to claim 1, wherein The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the third body are connected to each other through the threaded structure of the end parts.

6. The bryoid column of claim 1, wherein, The inner layer of the water-absorbing material is cotton fiber, and the outer layer is coconut palm.

7. The moss column of claim 6, wherein, The coconut palm is made into a rope shape.

8. The bryolith column of claim 1, wherein, The second elongated body is also attached with one or more flexible support arms.

9. The bryolith column of claim 1, wherein, The third body is also attached with one or more support legs.

10. The bryolith column of claim 1, wherein, The perforations are micro-perforations.

11. The bryolith column of claim 1, wherein, The cross-section of the first elongated body and the second elongated body is circular, triangular, rectangular, square, hexagonal, pentagonal.

12. The bryolith column of claim 1, wherein, The first elongated body, the second elongated body and the third body are made of plastic, metal, wood or a combination thereof.

13. A method of using a bryopsis column, characterized by, Pour water into the top end opening of the first elongated body of the moss column according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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