Plant products and their manufacturing methods

Abstract

To provide a plant product, which is easy to adjust water content, hardly causes root rot, difficult to cause harmful substances, and friendly to the environment, and to provide a method for producing the same.SOLUTION: A plant product 1 comprises a plant body 2, a water-retaining material portion 4 including sphagnum 5 and covering a root portion 3 of the plant body 2, and a cultivation substrate portion 7 formed from a plant material 8 and provided inside a container 9 to cover the water-retaining material portion 4. Also, a method for producing the plant product 1 comprises the steps of: soaking the sphagnum 5 in water to absorb water; washing and exposing the root portion 3; covering the exposed root portion 3 with water-absorbed sphagnum 5 to form a water-retaining material portion 4; inserting the root portion 3 covered with the water-retaining material portion 4 into the container 9; and introducing a plant material 8 into the container 9 to plant the plant body 2 in the container 9. The plant product 1 thus obtained exhibits excellent water-adjusting ability and suppressing the occurrence of root rot, and is beautiful and eco-friendly and suitable for ornamental purposes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention provides Plants Planted in a container plant products and a manufacturing method thereof. [Background technology]

[0002] In general, houseplants etc. It is known that plants are grown in pots. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a potted ornamental plant having a flowerpot, a filler material filled into the container of the flowerpot, and a plant supported by the filler material.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 2 discloses that when cultivating ornamental plants, artificial soil particles having fibrous masses formed by aggregating fibers are used, and the artificial soil culture medium is adjusted to a moisture environment suitable for cultivating the ornamental plants. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3160200 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-101160 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] For plant growth, it is important to manage soil that is suitable for the type of plant and the cultivation environment. In other words, it is necessary to select soil that is suitable for the plant to be cultivated, and to water it frequently and in an appropriate amount during cultivation, thereby accurately adjusting the moisture content. However, conventional plant products However, the cultivation method described above has the problem that it is difficult to regulate the moisture content and that root rot occurs.

[0006] Specifically, the prior art plant productsIn order to prevent root rot, it was necessary to change the water in flowerpots and other containers at least once every two to three days by draining the old water and supplying an appropriate amount of new water. If proper water changes are not performed and the water quality and amount are not properly adjusted, root rot may occur and the plant may wither.

[0007] Furthermore, the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2, which uses artificial soil culture media to cultivate plants, poses environmental problems because the artificial soil culture media contains synthetic resin. Synthetic resins do not decompose in soil, and separation after the cultivation of ornamental plants is difficult. If the media is not properly separated after use, problems arise, such as the dispersion of fine particles due to miniaturization and the resulting dispersion of toxic substances, soil contamination, water pollution, air pollution, and impacts on ecosystems. Even if the media is separated for disposal, it is difficult to reuse after disposal, and the generation of toxic gases during incineration poses problems.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide an environmentally friendly plant that is easy to regulate moisture, is less susceptible to root rot, and produces less harmful substances. plant products and a method for producing the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The plant product of the present invention comprises a plant body, a water-retaining material portion containing sphagnum moss and covering the root portion of the plant body, a support member formed from threads made of natural fibers and provided on the outer periphery of the water retention material portion to support the water retention material portion; A container made of plant material is provided inside the container. Supported by the support member and a cultivation substrate covering the water-retaining material, and the plant material includes coconut shells. A second sphagnum moss covering the cultivation substrate is provided on the upper surface of the cultivation substrate. It is characterized by:

[0010] In addition, the present invention plant products The manufacturing method of plant productsThe method for producing the plant comprises the steps of soaking the sphagnum moss in water to absorb water, washing the roots with water to expose them, covering the exposed roots with the sphagnum moss that has absorbed water to form the water-retaining material portion, and inserting the roots covered with the water-retaining material portion into the container and introducing the plant material into the container to plant the plant body in the container. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The present invention plant products According to the method, the container comprises a plant, a water-retaining material containing sphagnum moss that covers the roots of the plant, and a cultivation substrate made of plant material and placed inside the container to cover the water-retaining material. This configuration allows for easy moisture regulation suitable for plant cultivation. This prevents root rot and allows for the cultivation of beautiful plants that are suitable for ornamental purposes.

[0012] Specifically, the water-retaining material contains sphagnum moss, which has excellent water retention properties, and the roots of the plant are covered by this water-retaining material. The water-retaining material covering the roots is then covered by a cultivation substrate made from a plant material. This configuration utilizes the excellent water retention properties of the water-retaining material and the basic performance and drainage properties of the cultivation substrate as a culture medium, resulting in excellent moisture regulation capabilities. This allows the roots of the plant to maintain an appropriate moisture content for a long period of time.

[0013] For example, with the conventional technology, water adjustment work such as water change or sprinkling was required every two to three days. plant products This method can maintain an appropriate moisture content even if moisture adjustment is performed only once a week to once a month, thereby reducing the burden on workers of moisture adjustment work and ensuring good plant growth without root rot.

[0014] Furthermore, because the water-retaining material contains sphagnum moss and the cultivation substrate is made from plant materials, there is no risk of environmental problems, unlike when using conventional culture media made from synthetic resins. Because the water-retaining material and cultivation substrate are made from natural materials, they are easy to dispose of after viewing, and even if discarded in the soil, they will naturally decompose without generating harmful substances. Furthermore, using natural materials is also advantageous from the perspective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[0015] In addition, the present invention plant products According to the document, the water-retaining material may be spherical and may cover the entire root portion when the plant is planted in the container, which makes it easier to plant the plant in the container and also allows for better moisture regulation of the entire root portion after planting, resulting in better growth of the plant.

[0016] In addition, the present invention plant products According to the document, the outer periphery of the water retention material may be supported by a support member made of natural fiber. With this configuration, the water retention material will stably cover the roots without falling off. This makes planting the plant easier and allows for better moisture regulation after planting.

[0017] Furthermore, since the support member is made of natural fibers, it does not cause environmental problems such as the generation of harmful substances, not only during viewing but also after viewing.In addition, it is easy to dispose of after viewing.

[0018] In addition, the present invention plant products According to the , wood chips and bark. This allows the cultivation substrate to have excellent performance as a culture medium, and in particular, excellent drainage, which further improves the moisture regulation for cultivating plants.

[0019] In addition, the present invention plant productsAccording to the manufacturing method of the present invention, the method includes the steps of soaking the sphagnum moss in water to absorb water, washing the roots with water to expose them, covering the exposed roots with the sphagnum moss that has absorbed water to form a water-retaining material, and inserting the roots covered with the water-retaining material into a container and introducing plant material into the container to plant the plant in the container. This makes it easy to adjust the moisture content, makes it less likely for root rot to occur, and produces less harmful substances, making it environmentally friendly. plant products can be efficiently produced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic of a plant product according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a plant product according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where water is absorbed into sphagnum moss and in a state where the roots are exposed. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a state in which the roots of a plant product according to an embodiment of the present invention are covered with a water retention material part, and FIG. 1B shows a state in which the water retention material part is fixed with a support member. [Figure 4] Figures 4(A) and 4(B) show another example of forming a water-retaining material portion of a plant product according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which Figure 4(A) shows the state in which sphagnum moss is placed on a fabric-like support member, and Figure 4(B) shows the state in which sphagnum moss is attached to the root portion using a bag-like support member. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a plant body of a plant product according to an embodiment of the present invention is planted in a container. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant product according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described. plant products The manufacturing method thereof will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention. plant products FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the system shown in FIG.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, plant products1 is an ornamental plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Suitable for It is a plant product. plant products The container 1 comprises a plant 2 planted in a container 9, a water retention material part 4 covering a root part 3 of the plant 2, and a cultivation substrate part 7 covering the water retention material part 4.

[0023] The plant body 2 is a horticultural plant for ornamental purposes, i.e., a so-called ornamental plant. etc. In the present invention, the entire plant product including the plant body 2, the container 9, the water-retaining material part 4, the cultivation substrate part 7, etc. is collectively referred to as plant products It is called 1.

[0024] Examples of the plant body 2 include pothos, giant vine, flash, golden pothos, mango vine, pothos slime, Hawaiian, virens, hub vine, perfect green, marble queen, enjoy, pachira, ficus, dracaena, cordyline, chamedria, stenocarpus, silk jasmine, augusta, cinnamon, bay laurel, Boston fern, rubber tree, ivy, benjamin, braxton, sterculia, pilea, brassicae, and schefflera. Plants that can be adopted include La, Cyperus, Aphelandra, Calathea, Ctenante, Artocarpus, Peperomia, Piperus, Aglaonema, Alocasia, Aechmea, Bromeliad, Hernandia, Tea Fern, Anthurium, Spathiphyllum, Dieffenbachia, Spider Plant, Croton, Angelica, Sansevieria, Artesia, Areca Palm, Table Palm, Banyan, Cissus, Coffee Tree, Song of India, Song of Jamaica, Yucca, Masson, Monstera, etc.

[0025] The roots 3 of the plant body 2 are covered with a water retention material 4. The water retention material 4 is made of sphagnum moss 5 and has a substantially spherical shape. 1 to 6 show only one plant body 2, but the number of plant bodies 2 is not limited to one. Multiple plant bodies 2, i.e., multiple stocks, may be provided. For example, three plant bodies 2 may be provided. Even when multiple plant bodies 2 are provided in this manner, the entire root portions 3 of the multiple plant bodies 2 are covered with a water-retaining material portion 4 having a single, approximately spherical shape.

[0026] The sphagnum moss 5 is a moss plant of the Sphagnum family that grows in wetlands. The sphagnum moss 5 has excellent water retention properties and good breathability. In particular, in the present invention, the excellent water retention properties of the sphagnum moss 5 are utilized to plant products 1 has improved moisture regulation function. In addition, the sphagnum moss 5 is moderately soft, and can neatly cover the roots 3 of the plant body 2, and the work of covering it is easy. plant products This is also preferable from the viewpoint of productivity of 1.

[0027] Examples of sphagnum 5 include Sphagnum spp., ... Sphagnum moss, white sphagnum, tufted sphagnum, purple sphagnum, small sphagnum, cedar sphagnum, white sphagnum, pale blue sphagnum, blue sphagnum, warty sphagnum, sphagnum pallidum, sphagnum pallidum, sphagnum triangularis, sphagnum sphagnum, tall sphagnum, pale red sphagnum, sphagnum pallidum, sphagnum scaly, sphagnum giant, false sphagnum, sphagnum sphagnum, sphagnum scaly ...

[0028] The grade of the sphagnum moss 5 is preferably the commonly used grade AA to AAAA, with grade AAA moss of approximately 15 to 40 cm in length being particularly preferred. This allows the sphagnum moss 5 to have the appropriate softness and elasticity to wrap around the roots 3. This makes it easier to form the water-retaining material 4.

[0029] The outer periphery of the water retention material part 4 may be supported by a support member 6 made of natural fibers. Specifically, the support member 6, which is a thread or string made of natural fibers such as hemp string, cotton thread, silk string, or other natural fibers, is wrapped around the water retention material part 4. The support member 6 may also be a fabric made of natural fibers. In other words, the water retention material part 4 may be supported so as to be covered by a fabric or the like.

[0030] With this configuration, the water retention material part 4 stably covers the root part 3 of the plant body 2 without falling off. This makes it easier to plant the plant body 2 and also makes it easier to adjust the moisture content after planting.

[0031] The water retention material part 4 supported by the support member 6 is covered by a cultivation substrate part 7. The cultivation substrate part 7 is formed from a plant material 8 and is provided inside a container 9 so as to cover the entire water retention material part 4. That is, the plant body 2 has a root portion 3 covered with sphagnum moss 5 of a water-retaining material portion 4 having a substantially spherical shape, and is embedded in a cultivation substrate portion 7 provided inside a container 9 via the sphagnum moss 5.

[0032] The cultivation substrate 7 is formed from a plant material 8 that serves as a culture soil for growing the plant 2. The plant material 8 that constitutes the cultivation substrate 7 is, for example, coconut shells. Also, the plant material 8 that constitutes the cultivation substrate 7 may be wood chips. , Burke Also, coconut shells may be used as the plant material 8. 、 wood chips and Burke et al. may be mixed and used, or coconut shell 、 wood chips and Burke etc. Pumice etc. may be mixed in. With this configuration, a medium suitable for cultivating the plant 2 can be obtained.

[0033] Coconut shells are particularly suitable as the plant material 8 that constitutes the cultivation substrate 7. Coconut shells are obtained, for example, from the pericarp of coconuts, which are found in tropical and subtropical regions. By using coconut shells as the plant material 8, the cultivation substrate 7 exhibits excellent performance as a culture medium, with good water retention, drainage, breathability, durability, and expansion and contraction properties. Coconut shells, in particular, have excellent drainage properties. This allows for even better adjustment of the moisture required to cultivate the plant 2.

[0034] The container 9 is a container, such as a flowerpot, for storing coconut shells or the like as the plant material 8. The container 9 may be any container as long as it can store the plant material 8 without leaking it to the outside and can support the plant body 2 so that it does not fall over. For example, the container 9 may be a bag or the like.

[0035] The container 9 may also be formed from fabric, hemp string, or the like, and configured to cover the entire cultivation substrate portion 7. The shape of the container 9 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a generally inverted truncated cone shape like a typical flowerpot, or may be a generally conical shape, a generally pyramidal shape, a generally hemispherical shape, a generally spherical shape, a generally semi-elliptical shape, a generally elliptical spherical shape, or the like.

[0036] Furthermore, the container 9 is preferably made of fabric such as hemp, cotton, silk, Japanese paper, wood, bamboo, or other natural materials, which poses no environmental problems and is easy to dispose of after viewing.

[0037] The present embodiment configured as described above plant products 1 can adjust the moisture content in a way that is suitable for cultivating the plant 2. This prevents the roots of the plant 2 from rotting, allowing the plant 2 to be cultivated as a beautiful ornamental plant.

[0038] Specifically, the water-retaining material portion 4 contains sphagnum moss 5, which has excellent water-retaining properties, and the roots 3 of the plant 2 are covered with this sphagnum moss 5. The sphagnum moss 5 covering the roots 3 is then covered with a cultivation substrate portion 7 made from a plant material 8 such as coconut shells. With this configuration, excellent water-regulating ability is exhibited by utilizing the excellent water-retaining properties of the sphagnum moss 5 and the basic performance and drainage properties of the plant material 8 as a culture medium. As a result, the roots 3 of the plant 2 are maintained at an appropriate moisture content for a long period of time.

[0039] For example, according to the conventional technology, water adjustment work such as water change or sprinkling water every two to three days was required. plant products The plant 1 can maintain an appropriate moisture content even if moisture adjustment is performed only once a week to once a month, thereby reducing the burden on the worker of moisture adjustment work and achieving good growth of the plant 2 without root rot.

[0040] Furthermore, since the water-retaining material portion 4 contains sphagnum moss 5 and the cultivation substrate portion 7 is made from plant material 8, there is no risk of environmental problems, as occurs when using conventional culture media made from synthetic resin. As the water-retaining material portion 4 and the cultivation substrate portion 7 are made from natural materials, they are easy to dispose of after viewing is finished, and even if discarded in the soil, they will decompose naturally without producing harmful substances. The use of natural materials is also advantageous from the perspective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

[0041] As mentioned above, the support member 6 is also made of natural fiber materials such as hemp string or linen cloth, so it does not cause environmental problems such as the generation of harmful substances, not only during viewing but also after viewing.In addition, it is easy to dispose of after viewing.

[0042] Next, referring to Figs. 2 to 5, plant products The process for producing 1 will now be described in detail. FIG. 2(A) is a diagram showing the state in which water is absorbed into the sphagnum moss 5, and FIG. 2(B) is a diagram showing the state in which the roots 3 of the plant body 2 are exposed.

[0043] As shown in Figure 2(A), first, a process of allowing the sphagnum moss 5 to absorb water is carried out. Specifically, a worker pours water 11 into a water absorption container 10, and places the dried sphagnum moss 5 into the water absorption container 10 to immerse it in the water 11. The water absorption container 10 is, for example, a tub or bucket.

[0044] Next, as shown in FIG. 2(B), a step of washing the roots 3 of the plant body 2 with water to expose them is carried out. The step of washing and exposing the roots 3 with water is carried out after the step of making the sphagnum moss 5 shown in FIG. 2(A) absorb water has begun.

[0045] Specifically, it is desirable that the sphagnum moss 5 has sufficiently absorbed water by the time the roots 3 are exposed after being washed with water, so that the sphagnum moss 5 can be immediately attached to the roots 3. This prevents the roots 3 of the plant 2, which is susceptible to desiccation, from drying out and dying.

[0046] FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing the state in which the roots 3 of the plant body 2 are covered with the water retention material part 4, and FIG. 3(B) is a diagram showing the state in which the water retention material part 4 is fixed with a support member 6. After the roots 3 are exposed by washing with water, a process of forming a water retention material part 4 around the roots 3 is carried out, as shown in Figure 3(A). In the process of forming the water retention material part 4, water-absorbed sphagnum moss 5 is attached to the exposed roots 3 of the plant body 2, and the roots 3 are almost entirely covered with the sphagnum moss 5. In other words, a water retention material part 4 having an approximately spherical shape that covers the entire roots 3 is formed.

[0047] 3(B), a step of fixing the water retention material part 4 is carried out. In the step of fixing the water retention material part 4, a support member 6 such as hemp string is wrapped around the water retention material part 4, and the water retention material part 4 is fixed by the support member 6. As mentioned above, the support member 6 may be a fabric such as linen cloth, and in that case, the water retention material part 4 is covered with the support member 6 and fixed.

[0048] Figure 4(A) and (B) are plant products4(A) shows another example of forming a water-retaining material part 4 on a substrate 1, where FIG. 4(A) shows the state in which the sphagnum moss 5 constituting the water-retaining material part 4 is placed on a fabric-like support member 6, and FIG. 4(B) shows the state in which the sphagnum moss 5 is attached to the root part 3 using a bag-like support member 6.

[0049] As shown in Figure 4(A), a step of forming the water retention material part 4 may be performed using a fabric-like support member 6. More specifically, first, a step of placing sphagnum moss 5 on the fabric-like support member 6 is performed. That is, the sphagnum moss 5 that forms the water retention material part 4 is placed on the upper surface of the support member 6 made of fabric such as linen.

[0050] Thereafter, the support member 6 on which the sphagnum moss 5 is placed may be attached and fixed to the root portion 3 of the plant body 2 so as to cover the entire root portion 3, as shown in Figure 3(B). By this process as well, the water-retaining material portion 4, which is supported by the support member 6 and has a substantially spherical shape and covers the root portion 3 of the plant body 2, can be efficiently formed.

[0051] Also, as shown in Figure 4(B), plant products As another example of forming the water retention material part 4 in the plant 1, a process of forming the water retention material part 4 using a bag-shaped support member 6 may be carried out. Specifically, first, a bag-shaped support member 6 is formed from a fabric such as linen, and the root part 3 of the plant body 2 is inserted into the bag-shaped support member 6. Then, sphagnum moss 5 is placed inside the bag-shaped support member 6 with the root part 3 inserted, and the water retention material part 4 is formed into a substantially spherical shape that covers the entire root part 3. This process can also be used to efficiently form the water retention material part 4.

[0052] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the state in which the plant body 2 is planted in the container 9. As shown in FIG. After the water retention material part 4 is formed, a step of planting the plant body 2 in a container 9 is carried out, as shown in Fig. 5. In the step of planting the plant body 2 in the container 9, the root part 3 covered with the water retention material part 4 is inserted into the inside of the container 9, and the plant material 8 forming the cultivation substrate part 7 is introduced into the inside of the container 9. In this way, the plant body 2 is planted in the container 9.

[0053] As described above, the water retention material portion 4 has a substantially spherical shape and covers the entire root portion 3 at the time when the plant body 2 is planted in the container 9. This makes it easier to plant the plant body 2 in the container 9.

[0054] Furthermore, by the process of planting the plant body 2 in the container 9, the substantially spherical water-retaining material part 4 is covered almost entirely with the cultivation substrate part 7, as shown in Fig. 1. This allows for optimal moisture regulation throughout the root part 3 after planting, resulting in good growth of the plant body 2.

[0055] In this way, according to this embodiment plant products According to the manufacturing method of 1, moisture control is easy, root rot is unlikely to occur, and harmful substances are little generated, making it environmentally friendly. plant products 1 can be efficiently produced.

[0056] Next, referring to FIG. 6, as an example of a modification of the embodiment, plant products 101 will be explained in detail. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the present invention. plant products 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a power supply unit 101. Note that components that have the same or similar functions and effects as those in the embodiments already described are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 6, sphagnum moss 105 may be provided on the upper surface of the cultivation substrate 7 so as to cover the cultivation substrate 7.

[0058] That is, plant products In the container 9, 101, sphagnum moss 5 is provided as the water-retaining material 4 to cover the roots 3 of the plant body 2, and the upper surface of the cultivation substrate 7 is also covered with sphagnum moss 105. The sphagnum moss 105 may be of the same variety as the sphagnum moss 5. Even with this structure, Sphagnum moss 5 and 105 provide excellent water retention, making it easy to regulate moisture and keep the soil clean. plant products The result is 101.

[0059] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1, 101 plant products 2 Plants 3 Root 4 Water-retaining material section 5 Sphagnum moss 6 Support member 7 Cultivation base material section 8 Plant materials 9 containers 10 Water absorption container 11 water 105 Sphagnum moss

Claims

1. A plant body, a water-retaining material portion containing sphagnum moss and covering the roots of the plant body; a support member formed from threads made of natural fibers and provided on the outer periphery of the water retention material portion to support the water retention material portion; a cultivation substrate portion formed from a plant material and provided inside the container, the cultivation substrate portion covering the water retention material portion supported by the support member; the plant material includes coconut shells; A plant product characterized in that a second sphagnum moss covering the cultivation substrate is provided on the upper surface of the cultivation substrate.

2. 2. The plant product according to claim 1, wherein the water-retaining material portion has a spherical shape and covers the entire root portion of the plant body when the plant body is planted in the container.

3. 3. The plant product according to claim 1, wherein the plant material contains at least one of wood chips and bark in addition to the coconut shells.

4. A method for producing the plant product according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising: A step of soaking the sphagnum moss in water to absorb water; a step of exposing the root portion by washing with water; a step of covering the exposed root portion with the water-absorbing sphagnum moss to form the water retention material portion; a step of inserting the root portion covered with the water-retaining material portion into the interior of the container and introducing the plant material into the interior of the container to plant the plant body in the container.

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