Potted plant shaping aid, potted plant shaping kit, potted plant, and method for shaping potted plant

Abstract

To provide: a potted plant shaping aid which can be easily constructed using general-purpose materials for efficiently shaping aesthetically pleasing potted plants; a potted plant using the same; and a method for shaping the same.SOLUTION: An potted plant shaping aid 11 comprises: a plurality of support rods 7a, 7b of the same length arranged approximately in parallel; and encircling wires 9a, 9b that can be fixed at least at both ends to the support rods 7a, 7b. When the support rods 7a, 7b are arranged on a common virtual circle as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the support rods 7, the encircling wires 9a, 9b are wound in a helical manner along the longitudinal direction of the support rods 7 and fixed to the support rods 7a, 7b on the outer peripheral side, inner peripheral side, or on the circumference of the virtual circle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary tool for potting, a kit for potting, potted plants, and a method for potting potted plants.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, the truss styling shown in FIG. 5, which is known as a method for styling vine-like ornamental flower plants, has a front side 103 and a back side 109, and since the side to be shown is determined to be the front side 103, the placement location is restricted.

[0003] There is a lantern styling 100 shown in FIG. 6 as a method for styling vine-like ornamental flower plants to look good and compact from any direction. Lantern styling is a styling method developed and devised by Takeo Toda of Toda Flower Garden Tono. It is a technique of tying the main axis 101 of a vine-like ornamental flower plant around a plurality of parallel columns 102 with a wire-included vinyl string 104 while winding it around. Lantern styling has the merit that the flowers 105 look good from any direction and look gorgeous, but on the other hand, it requires skill to wind a plant with thorns 107 around without breaking the branches in a short time, and it is difficult to get used to the styling in one growing season. Therefore, the cost of making one pot tends to be inevitably high. In addition, the height is restricted by the height of the column 102, and the main axis 101 that has grown further will droop laterally so as to cover the flowers 105 blooming in the lantern, and the appearance tends to deteriorate.

[0004] [[ID=()]]A horticultural column has been proposed that combines three streamlined bar materials made of metal or plastic having a generally inverted J-shaped or arc-shaped shape, and a conical spiral cone that spirally surrounds the periphery of these three bar materials with a gap (Patent Document 1). As described in the explanation of the article related to the design, this is used for the purpose of extending the main axis of the vine spirally along the conical spiral cone, and it is for horticultural garden use, not for potting use.

[0005] A growing stand for movable potted plants is disclosed, in which a plurality of columns are erected on a base, and one or more horizontal bars that sandwich the columns with claws are horizontally mounted between the columns in one or more tiers so as to be detachable and height-adjustable, and a flowerpot is placed on the base to enable growing plants (Patent Document 2). According to this growing stand, there is no need to set up another column or tie it with a string even for plants with horizontally spreading leaves or trailing plants, and it is movable. However, as is clear from the statement "The horizontal bar 10 restrains the spread of the plant 12 and improves the overall appearance. When the plant 12 is trailing, the column 7 and the horizontal bar 10 support the vines", it is mainly aimed at suppressing the lateral spread of plants, and for trailing plants, it is mainly aimed at winding the vines around the horizontal bar or placing flowers on it. It is not assumed to support the branches that appear as the main axis grows on the horizontal bar, or to let them pass under the horizontal bar and extend outward (in the direction protruding from the cylindrical surface) to make the flowers bloom in a well-balanced distribution on the side.

[0006] A steel column is disclosed that is configured to have straight portions at both ends and a helical twist portion for the other parts. This column is intended to be stabbed near the root of a plant whose one end is to be supported so that the root of the plant comes to the axial center of the helix, and while attracting the vertical upward growth of the main axis within the cylindrical space surrounded by the twist portion, it is assumed to support the branches extending laterally on the twist portion. It is assumed for use with top-heavy flowers, plants that bear fruits, or grapevines that can be used with upright hands, but it is an expensive ground-planting column at nearly 5000 yen per piece and is not an auxiliary tool for potting.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] In view of the above situation, an object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary tool for pot making that can be easily constructed using general-purpose materials and can efficiently make beautiful pots, as well as a potted plant using the auxiliary tool for pot making and a method for making the same.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] One aspect of the present invention made to achieve the above object is an auxiliary tool for pot making including a plurality of columns of the same length arranged substantially in parallel and a surrounding wire that can be fixed to the columns at least at both ends. When a plurality of columns are arranged on a common virtual circle when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the columns, on the outer peripheral side or the inner peripheral side of the virtual circle, the surrounding wire is wound in a spiral shape along the longitudinal direction of the columns and fixed to the columns. With such a configuration, the growth of the main axis generally along the longitudinal direction of the columns is induced within a substantially cylindrical space surrounded by the columns and the surrounding wire having a spiral structure, causing the flowers to bloom upward. At the same time, while the branches appearing according to the growth of the main axis are supported by the surrounding wire or passed under the surrounding wire, they can be extended outward (in the direction protruding from the cylindrical surface) to make the flowers bloom laterally.

[0011] It is preferable that the surrounding wire for (N + 1) columns having (N + 2) column gripping portions including both ends is spirally wound a plurality of times around N columns (N is an integer of 2 or more). As a result, the column gripping portions at both ends are fixed to different columns respectively, and the torsional force generated by winding one surrounding wire in a spiral shape is offset by winding the second and third surrounding wires in a spiral shape, and the plurality of columns are in a state close to parallel.

[0012] It is preferable that the above-mentioned auxiliary tool for pot making has a support column and a surrounding wire made of plastic. In the case of making a lantern, a composite material such as a resin rod with an iron core in the framework is often used, and the separate waste disposal tends to become complicated. However, if it is entirely composed of plastic, it can be discarded as plastic waste, so sorting is unnecessary and it is likely to be favored by consumers.

[0013] The above-mentioned auxiliary tool for pot making has a plurality of surrounding wires. When the adjacent surrounding wires are the first wire and the second wire in order from the one with the lower end, when the upper end of the first wire is fixed to a support column, the lower end of the second wire is fixed above the same support column at a predetermined distance apart, and it is preferable that the first wire and the second wire are wound in the same direction. By separating by a predetermined distance, the opening between adjacent wires becomes larger, and by increasing the branches, it becomes possible to increase the number of flowers blooming laterally.

[0014] The above-mentioned auxiliary tool for pot making has a plurality of surrounding wires. When the adjacent surrounding wires are the first wire and the second wire in order from the one with the lower end, when the upper end of the first wire is fixed to a support column, the lower end of the second wire is fixed below the same support column at a predetermined distance apart, and it is preferable that the first wire and the second wire are wound in the same direction. With such a configuration, the vertical interval between the wires is narrowed, and the movement of the branches can be restricted within that interval, so that the drooping of the branches can be suppressed and the position of the flowers can be adjusted with high precision.

[0015] It is preferable that the support column gripping portion of the above-mentioned auxiliary tool for pot making grips the support column from the outside of the circumference of the virtual circle. With such a configuration, it is easy to finely adjust the position and balance of the flowers by shifting the vertical position of the support column gripping portion that obstructs the pruning of the branches, performing the pruning, and then returning the vertical position of the support column gripping portion back to the original position.

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention made to achieve the above object is that a plurality of support columns of the above-mentioned auxiliary tool for potting are embedded in the potted soil by a certain length from the lower end, so that the upright posture is maintained. The main axis of the potted plant extends in a generally cylindrical space surrounded by a plurality of support columns and a surrounding wire. The branches of the potted plant extend outwardly from the cylindrical space at different heights as the main axis grows. In such a configuration, even if a torsional force acts on the support column due to the surrounding wire being wound in a spiral shape, since the support column is embedded in the potted soil from the lower end to a predetermined length, the torsional force is absorbed by the reaction received from the potted soil by the embedded part, and the upright posture of the support column is maintained. In addition, since the inflorescences attached to the branches of the potted plant also open outwardly from the cylindrical space, it is possible to increase the luxury more than the lantern arrangement.

[0017] Preferably, the potted plant is a vine-like ornamental flower plant. Vine-like ornamental flower plants such as bougainvillea fill the upper part of the cylindrical space with flowers blooming above the main axis and produce the flowers blooming on the branches laterally, so that the inflorescences are evenly distributed as a whole and can give a gorgeous impression visually. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for the arrangement using the above-mentioned auxiliary tool for potting of the present invention.

[0018] Another aspect of the present invention made to achieve the above object is a method of potting including: standing a plurality of support columns upright along the inner circumference of the pot and inserting them into the potted soil; spirally ascending and turning a surrounding wire on the outer circumferential side or the inner circumferential side of the plurality of support columns standing upright on the potted soil and fixing it to the support columns at least at both ends to secure a generally cylindrical space surrounded by the support columns and the surrounding wire; and adjusting the fixing position of the surrounding wire on the support column so that an appropriate amount of branches can extend outwardly at different height positions of the cylindrical space as the main axis grows. By adjusting the fixing position of the surrounding wire, the height position of the branches extending outwardly can be adjusted (it is possible to determine whether to support the branches on the surrounding wire or let them extend below), and as a result, the amount of flowers at the tips of the branches can also be adjusted in terms of distribution in the height direction.

[0019] Another aspect of the present invention made to achieve the above object is a pot-making kit including a plurality of columns, a surrounding wire that can be fixed to the columns at least at both ends, and a link to a manual or means for explaining an assembling method of winding the surrounding wire in a spiral shape along the longitudinal direction of the columns and fixing it to the columns on the outer peripheral side, inner peripheral side, or on the circumference of the virtual circle when the plurality of columns are arranged on a common virtual circle as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the columns. With such a configuration, an auxiliary tool for efficiently making a good-looking pot can be easily constructed using general-purpose materials.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, without requiring experience, labor, and time for making, it is possible to improve the productivity of farmers. Moreover, due to its structure, it induces upward growth of the main axis, supports branches emerging along with the growth of the main axis with the surrounding wire, extends them laterally, and makes the flowers bloom along the circumferential spiral, enabling the production of potted plants that look good from any direction. As a result, the placement location is also free, and it can be decorated at the entrance or on the table.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, the "terms" used in this specification will be defined. As used herein, the "auxiliary tool for potting" means an auxiliary tool used to arrange the posture and appearance of potted plants and display the pots. Therefore, it includes those used for cultivating potted plants, those used for shipping, and those placed on the growing table of potted plants as disclosed in Patent Document 2. As used herein, "the surrounding wire is wound in a spiral shape along the longitudinal direction of the support" means that when the surrounding wire is passed from one support to an adjacent support, at least both ends are fixed at different height positions. Therefore, it is not limited to the case where the surrounding wire follows a narrow spiral, that is, an arc-like locus as viewed from the axial direction of the support and forms a spiral locus (helical line) while moving around the cylindrical surface and advancing axially at a constant speed. Also, the winding direction of the helix does not matter whether it is right-handed or left-handed. As used herein, "capable of being fixed to the support" and "fixed to the support" for the surrounding wire mean that the position on the support remains unchanged even when supporting the branches of the plant at the time of shipment, or that the position has been maintained. Therefore, the surrounding wire and the support may or may not be detachable. Also, regardless of whether it is detachable or not, it may be possible to adjust the height position of the surrounding wire on the support, or the height position on the support may be predetermined and non-adjustable. As used herein, the "main axis" means the vertical axis of the plant, the axis responsible for upward growth. Therefore, the main axis is determined only in the state of a cutting, but even when the main axis is cut, the most dominant lateral bud (usually the uppermost axillary bud) responsible for vertical growth corresponds to the main axis. As used herein, "branch" means a plurality of branchings that occur from the main axis regardless of whether the main axis is cut or not. Flowers may or may not be attached to the tip of the branch, but from the viewpoint of visual grandeur, it is preferable that flowers are attached to the tip. In this specification, the case where "when a plurality of columns are arranged on a common virtual circle when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the column" means a situation where a plurality of columns are erected at equal intervals or irregular intervals along the inner side of a pot for plants. Therefore, when three columns are arranged in a straight line, although there is no virtual circle passing through all three columns, since there is a virtual circle passing through the two columns at both ends, it is included.

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate below. The potted plant 1 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes two columns 7 standing upright on the potted soil 6 along the inner peripheral edge 5 of the pot 3, and on the outer peripheral side of the virtual circle passing through the two columns 7 when viewed from the longitudinal direction of the columns 7, two surrounding wire rods 9 wound and fixed in a right-handed spiral shape along the longitudinal direction of the columns 7, a main axis 2 of a plant extending vertically upward from near the approximate center of the virtual circle in the potted soil 6, upper branches 12 and lateral branches 14 branched from the main axis 2 and extending vertically upward and outward, and upper flowers 16 and lateral flowers 18 blooming at the tips of the upper branches 12 and lateral branches 14.

[0024] As the pot 33 for installing the potting aid 11 shown in FIG. 2, a typical 4-inch plastic pot is adopted, but the size and material are not limited, and a 5-inch pot or the like can also be adopted. As the shape of the pot, from the viewpoints of mass productivity, cost efficiency, stacking efficiency, uniform distribution of water and nutrients, and ease of automation, a circular pot is particularly preferably adopted as the shipping pot. However, it does not exclude the use of a square pot for ornamental or display purposes, or an oval pot or a designed pot for garden enthusiasts or interior decoration.

[0025] In the support column 7 of the auxiliary tool 11 for pot making shown in Fig. 2, the support column is made of inflexible hollow plastic. The thickness of the support column varies for commercially available products, such as diameters of 6 mm, 6.5 mm, 8 mm, 11 mm, 16 mm, etc., and any of them can be used. However, in this embodiment, a diameter of 6 mm is adopted. For any thickness, hollow plastic products with a length of 120 cm are commercially available, and they can be divided into two equal parts (60 cm), three equal parts (40 cm), four equal parts (30 cm), or six equal parts (20 cm) according to the height of the plant to be shaped. As a guideline for the height of the support column, those of 30 cm for a 4-inch pot and 40 cm for a 5-inch pot are preferably adopted from the perspective of balance with the pot size. The color of the support column is dark green so as not to compete with the colors of the pot, flowers, and leaves, but it is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, since there is no purpose of attracting on the support column itself, a support column without roughness on the surface is used. However, if attracting is allowed, it may have roughness. In addition, as the material of the support column, a wire or a steel pipe with a resin coating can also be used. However, since it is preferred that no separation is required when the consumer disposes of it, it is preferable to use hollow plastic.

[0026] As is clear from Figs. 1 and 2, two surrounding wires 9 are used. When the adjacent surrounding wires 9 are designated as the first wire 9a and the second wire 9b in order from the one with the lower lower end 8, the lower end 8b of the second wire 9b is fixed above the support column 7 to which the upper end 4a of the first wire 9a is fixed at a predetermined distance d on the same support column, and the first wire 9a and the second wire 9b are wound in the same direction (right-handed in Fig. 1 and left-handed in Fig. 2). The "predetermined distance" can be set at any position as long as it is higher than the upper end 4a of the first wire 9a and lower than the next higher (after one turn of the helix) fixing point of the second wire 9b on the same support column. However, when the main axis is low and the growth of branches is good and branching is active, it is preferable to increase d.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 3, when a single surrounding wire 19 is spirally wound around two columns 7a and 7b, a force in the direction of torsional axis may act between the columns 7a and 7b. In such a case, with the two columns corrected to be parallel, hot air from a dryer, a heater, or the like may be appropriately applied to the surrounding wire 19 to relieve the torsional force and straighten it. Note that in the case of a 5-inch pot, three is a guideline, but it is not particularly limited.

[0028] The surrounding wire is a wire that can be fixed to the columns at least at both ends. A typical surrounding wire 9 shown in Fig. 4 includes a flexible plastic wire 21 pre-bent to form a loop and column gripping portions 23 fixed at equal intervals at four locations including both ends of the flexible wire 21. The column gripping portion 23 includes a flexible handle 27 having opposing bulges 25a and 25b. When the handle 27 is not gripping the column 7, the opening distance between the opposing bulges 25a and 25b is smaller than the thickness diameter of the column 7, and it has a receiving space 26 for receiving the column 7. The opening 28 is configured to face radially inward on the surface of the ring formed by the flexible wire. The size of the receiving space 26 is selected to be large enough to receive the diameter of the column 7. The typical surrounding wire 9 shown in Fig. 4 is what is called a ring wire for three columns, and commercially available products such as No. 3 ring to No. 5 ring (product numbers: 582 - 586, manufactured by Sanko Bussan Co., Ltd.) can be adopted according to the size of the pot. In this embodiment, a No. 3 ring is adopted for a 4-inch pot, but a No. 5 ring can be adopted for a 5-inch pot. The color of the surrounding wire 9 is moss green, which does not compete with the colors of the pot, flowers, and leaves, but is not particularly limited.

[0029] A potted plant making kit including a plurality of columns, a flexible surrounding wire having column gripping portions at equal intervals including both ends, and a link to a manual or explanatory means for explaining an assembly method of winding the surrounding wire spirally along the longitudinal direction of the plurality of columns and fixing it to the columns is also one of the present inventions. Details of the columns and the surrounding wire are as described above. The manual may consist of only text, only illustrations, or a combination of these. Examples of the means of explanation include videos, short videos, online manual pages, hover videos on websites or e-commerce pages, chat via official SNS accounts for assembly guidance, etc. The method of explanation in the means of explanation may be any of only animation, animation with subtitles, demonstration with subtitles, demonstration with voice, etc. The manual or the means of explanation may include not only the assembly method of the auxiliary tools for pot making, but also know-how regarding the making method. As links to the means of explanation, QR codes (registered trademarks), embedding of tags readable by near-field wireless communication (NFC) into the product itself, printing of shortened URLs on the package, smart packaging (AR compatible), etc. can be adopted.

[0030] A step (S1) of standing a plurality of columns 7a, 7b upright along the inner circumference 5 of the pot 3 and inserting them into the potted soil 6, a step (S2) of grafting near the center of the potted soil 6 to grow the main axis 2, and on the outer circumferential side or the inner circumferential side of the plurality of columns 7a, 7b standing upright on the potted soil 6, winding wires 9a, 9b for surrounding are spirally raised and swiveled and fixed to the columns 7a, 7b at at least both ends 4a, 8a, thereby securing a generally cylindrical space 10 surrounded by the columns 7a, 7b and the winding wires 9a, 9b; a step (S4) of pruning the main axis 2 and / or the branches 12, 14; and a step (S5) of adjusting the fixing positions 4a, 4b, 8a, 8b of the winding wires 9a, 9b on the columns 7a, 7b so that an appropriate amount of branches 14 can extend outward at different height positions of the cylindrical space 10 as the main axis 2 grows. A method for finishing potted plants including these steps is also one of the present inventions. The order of steps (S1), (S2), (S3), (S4), and (S5) does not matter, and after passing through other steps, they may be repeated again. Therefore, for example, in step (S3), the winding wire may be constructed step by step upward according to the growth of the main axis, or steps (S3) and (S5) may be performed alternately.

[0031] Note that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments, and not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential requirements of the present invention. The present invention can take various modified forms, including combining elements disclosed in different embodiments without departing from its technical idea. In the above embodiment, a wire having strut gripping portions at both ends is adopted, but the strut itself may have a wire gripping portion. In this case, the wire gripping portion is preferably height-adjustable on the strut in order to adjust the fixing position of the wire on the strut, but it may also be non-adjustable. In the above embodiment, the surrounding wire 9 is wound around the outer peripheral side of the strut 7, but it may be wound around the inner peripheral side or on a virtual circumference. When it is wound around the inner peripheral side, the wire gripping portion (handle) of the strut faces inward toward the center of the virtual circle, and the strut gripping portion (handle) of the surrounding wire is arranged with the opening facing radially outward of the virtual circle. When it is wound on the virtual circumference, the strut gripping portion (handle) of the surrounding wire faces inward toward the center of the virtual circle of the virtual circle, and is arranged with the opening facing in the circumferential direction or radially outward. In the above embodiment, as a result of adopting a flexible surrounding wire 9 with an annular kink, the space 10 surrounded by the strut 7 and the surrounding wire 9 wound around it in a spiral shape is generally a cylindrical space. Instead of this, a non-flexible surrounding wire may be adopted, and when passing the surrounding wire from one strut to an adjacent strut among three struts, four struts or five or more struts, by passing it straight and at a higher position, the surrounding wire is wound in a triangular spiral or a square spiral, and a structure that generally defines a triangular cylindrical, square cylindrical or polygonal cylindrical space may be adopted. In the above embodiment, the lower end 8b of the second wire 9b is fixed above the same strut as the strut 7 where the upper end 4a of the first wire 9a is fixed, at a predetermined distance. Instead of this, the lower end of the second wire may be fixed below the same strut as the strut where the upper end of the first wire is fixed, at a predetermined distance. In the above-described embodiment, an auxiliary tool for potting is used which is composed only of a support column and a surrounding wire, but an auxiliary tool with a center support column may also be used.

Industrial Applicability

[0032] The auxiliary tool for potting according to the present invention not only arouses the needs of horticultural farmers who cultivate ornamental flower plants (preferably vine-like) mainly for viewing flowers other than bougainvillea such as roses, tessen, clematis, mandevilla, hydrangea, carnation, Carolina jasmine, Madagascar jasmine, hagoromo jasmine, abutilon, clockweed, mandevilla, dahlia, etc.; ornamental foliage plants (preferably vine-like) for viewing leaves and shapes such as ivy; fruit and vegetable / fruit plants (preferably vine-like) with fruits on the main axis or branches such as tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, etc., but also attracts the interest of end consumers due to the novelty of its potting method and the splendor of its appearance, and its industrial applicability is great.

Explanation of Signs

[0033] 1 Potted plant 2 Main axis of plant 3, 33 Pots 5 Inner peripheral edge 6 Potting soil 7, 7a, 7b Support columns 4a, 4b Upper ends of wires 8, 8a, 8b Lower ends of wires d Distance between the lower end of a wire and the upper end of an adjacent wire 9, 9a, 9b, 19 Surrounding wires 10 Cylindrical space 11 Auxiliary tool for potting 12 Upper branches 14 Lateral branches 16 Upper flowers 18 Lateral flowers 21 Flexible wire 23 Support column gripping part 25a, 25b Bulging parts 26 Receiving space 27 Handle 28 Opening 100 Lantern-style potting 101 Spindle 102 Support pillar 104 Vinyl string 105 Flower 107 Thorn 103 Front side 109 Back side

Claims

1. A potting aid comprising a plurality of columns of the same length arranged substantially parallel to each other, and a surrounding wire that can be fixed to the columns at least at both ends. When, viewed from the longitudinal direction of the columns, the plurality of columns are arranged on a common virtual circle, the surrounding wire is wound in a spiral shape along the longitudinal direction of the columns and fixed to the columns on the outer peripheral side, inner peripheral side, or on the virtual circle circumference of the virtual circle. A potting aid.

2. The potting aid according to claim 1, wherein a surrounding wire for (N + 1) columns having (N + 2) column gripping portions including both ends is spirally wound a plurality of times around N columns (N is an integer of 2 or more).

3. The potting aid according to claim 1, wherein the columns and the surrounding wire are made of plastic.

4. When there are a plurality of surrounding wires, and when adjacent surrounding wires are designated as a first wire and a second wire in order from the one with the lower end, the lower end of the second wire is fixed above the column to which the upper end of the first wire is fixed at a predetermined distance on the same column, and the first wire and the second wire are wound in the same direction. The potting aid according to claim 1.

5. When there are a plurality of surrounding wires, and when adjacent surrounding wires are designated as a first wire and a second wire in order from the one with the lower end, the lower end of the second wire is fixed below the column to which the upper end of the first wire is fixed at a predetermined distance on the same column, and the first wire and the second wire are wound in the same direction. The potting aid according to claim 1.

6. The potting aid according to claim 1, wherein the column gripping portion grips the column from the outside of the circumference of the virtual circle.

7. A plurality of columns of the potting aid according to claim 1 are maintained in an upright posture by embedding a certain length from the lower end in the potted soil, The main axis of the potted plant extends within a substantially cylindrical space surrounded by a plurality of columns and a surrounding wire, The branches of the potted plant extend outwardly of the cylindrical space at different heights as the main axis grows.

8. The potted plant according to claim 7, wherein the potted plant is a vine ornamental flower plant.

9. Standing a plurality of columns along the inner circumference of the pot and inserting them into the potted soil, By spirally raising and revolving a surrounding wire on the outer peripheral side or the inner peripheral side of a plurality of upright supports on the potted soil and fixing it to the supports at least at both ends, a generally cylindrical space surrounded by the supports and the surrounding wire is secured. Adjusting the fixing position of the surrounding wire on the support so that an appropriate amount of branches can extend outward at different height positions of the cylindrical space as the main axis grows. A method of preparing a potted plant including the above.

10. A potted plant making kit comprising a plurality of supports, a surrounding wire that can be fixed to the supports at least at both ends, and a link to a manual or means for explaining an assembling method in which, when the plurality of supports are arranged on a common virtual circle as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the supports, the surrounding wire is wound spirally along the longitudinal direction of the supports on the outer peripheral side, the inner peripheral side, or on the virtual circle circumference of the virtual circle and fixed to the supports.

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