JP2003038038A - How to grow plants - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] A method for facilitating management after planting when growing a plant in a container such as a pot or a pot without a drain hole at the bottom without using relatively expensive materials. provide. SOLUTION: The side is made of a transparent or translucent material,
In a plant growing container 1 having no drainage hole at the bottom, a lower layer inside the container is a water storage layer 3, an upper surface thereof is a growing layer 2, and a growing layer 2 is provided.
This is a plant growing method characterized by observing the drying state of soil inside from the side, and replenishing the growing layer 2 with water when the soil is dried.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for growing a plant in a container having a transparent or translucent material and having no drain hole. [0002] When growing plants in containers such as pots and pots, it is common knowledge that if the containers are not provided with a drainage hole, the plants may cause root rot. It has become. By the way, when growing plants in pots or pots having such drainage holes, the soil is easy to dry, so the number of times of irrigation increases, and the inside of the soil cannot be seen,
Since the state of the soil surface and the state of the plants are observed to estimate the dry state of the soil, constant attention and abundant experience are required. [0003] On the other hand, there is a method of growing plants in containers without drain holes using foam brick (hydroball or clay ball), and water management is easy, but foam brick is relatively expensive. There is a drawback. An object of the present invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive method for growing plants using inexpensive ordinary soil, which is easy to plant and control by irrigation and the like. The present invention provides the following means for solving the above-mentioned problems. That is, in a plant growing container having a transparent or translucent side surface and no drainage hole, the lower layer in contact with the bottom inside the container is a water reservoir having a space capable of storing water. Provide a growing layer consisting of soil and fertilizer that can be grown, plant plants in this growing layer, and observe the drying state of the growing layer from the transparent or translucent container side,
This is a plant growing method characterized by replenishing the growing layer with water. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention grows plants in a place not directly exposed to rain, but is an optimum plant growing method mainly for houseplants and the like. [0007] The side is made of a transparent or translucent material,
A transparent or translucent wide-mouthed container made of glass or synthetic resin is used as the plant growing container 1 without drain holes shown in the drawings of the embodiment. [0008] The water reservoir 3 having a space capable of storing water is formed by packing pebbles or placing a partition on the bottom of the wide-mouthed container to separate the growth layer and the water reservoir. The composition of the soil used for the breeding layer 2 varies depending on the plant to be bred. For example, a mixture of red soil or Kanuma soil mixed with humus and river sand, perlite or plant ash is used. Although an appropriate fertilizer is given as needed, Hyponex is good for improving the color gloss of the houseplant 4. First, the plants are planted in the growing layer 2. After that, the state of the soil is observed from the side of the plant growing container 1. If the soil looks white, it is known that the soil is dry. Irrigation from the surface of. Excess water accumulates in the reservoir 3 below the growth layer 2. When the soil of the growth layer 2 becomes dry, the water in the water storage layer 3 rises due to evaporation or capillary action, and the water in the storage layer 3 rises.
Since there is no need to replenish water to the plant growing container 1 while water remains in the water reservoir 3, the number of times of irrigation is smaller than that of a pot or a pot having a normal drainage hole. Help me. Further, when plants are grown in the plant growing container 1 without drain holes of the present invention, the growth of the whole plant is restricted because the growth of roots is restricted as compared with plants grown in containers having drain holes. And the need for replanting is reduced. Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.
Shows a state where the houseplant 4 is cultivated using a transparent or translucent wide-mouthed container. The bottom of the plant growing container 1 is filled with pebbles to a height of about one-half to one-sixth of the container to form a water reservoir 3. This is because there is a considerable difference in water absorption depending on the type of houseplant. The particle size of the pebble is about several millimeters, the upper part is small, and the lower part is larger, but it is not limited to this as long as the water easily flows down to the reservoir. A breeding layer 2 made of soil and fertilizer is provided above the water storage layer 3, and a houseplant 4 is planted in the breeding layer 2. A net 5 is provided at the boundary between the water storage layer 3 and the growth layer 2 so that the soil of the growth layer 2 does not enter the water storage layer 3. The net 5 does not corrode. For example, a net made of synthetic resin may be used. When the soil of the breeding layer 2 is dried, it looks white. Therefore, at this time, the breeding layer 2 is irrigated, but excess water is stored in the water storage layer 3. If the surface S of the breeding layer 2 is placed on the surface S of which the color changes due to Kanuma soil, moisture, or the like, it is possible to determine from the upper surface whether or not there is moisture in the breeding layer based on the color change, which can be used as a signal for water supply. While the water is stored in the water reservoir 3, since the water in the water reservoir 3 rises and is supplied to the growing layer 2 by evaporation or capillary action, the labor for supplying water to the plant growing container 1 can be saved. . The root of the houseplant 4 grows inside the breeding layer 2, but the root is restricted in the container and grows slowly. The root grows slower than a normal pot or pot having a drain hole. No need to replant. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the plant growing container 1 is a PET bottle. The PET bottle is cut from almost the center and the lower body is used. The installation of the net 5 at the boundary between the growing layer 2 and the reservoir layer 3 is the same as in FIG. FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the upper part including the opening of the cut PET bottle is used as the plant growing container 1. The upper part including the opening of the plastic bottle is used. With the opening downward, it is fitted into a shallow reservoir 1a having a size slightly larger than the diameter of the PET bottle and fitted therein, and the opening of the PET bottle is placed on the upper part of the inner surface of the reservoir 1a. The plant containing container 1 is configured by attaching and bonding the parts including the components. A seal tape 8 can be used for bonding the upper part including the opening of the PET bottle to the reservoir container 1a. The upper portion including the opening of the PET bottle inserted into the reservoir 1a is filled with pebbles and the reservoir 3 is filled with pebbles.
Is composed. When water is irrigated, excess water becomes free water 7 and is stored in voids other than the water reservoir 3 in the water reservoir 1a. In this way, a stone having a considerably large diameter can be put in the space below the plastic bottle in the water storage layer 3, and the space in the water storage layer 3 can be enlarged to increase the water storage amount. In addition, by using the plastic bottle, the used plastic bottle can be reused. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which a water absorbing material 6 is provided in the water storage layer 3. The portion below the net 5 of the plant growing container 1 is a space not filled with pebbles, and when irrigated, excess water becomes free water 7 and is stored. Here, the water absorbing material 6 is suspended toward the bottom of the plant growing container through the net 5, and the free water 7 is supplied to the growing layer 2 via the water absorbing material 6 by a capillary phenomenon. At this time, felt or the like is used as the water absorbing material 6. Reservoir 3
Placing charcoal (either charcoal or bamboo charcoal) in the vicinity of the water absorbing material 6 at the bottom of the can purify the water and improve the water retention. While a normal flower pot has a large diameter at the top and a small diameter at the bottom, when a plastic bottle is used for the plant growing container 1 of the present invention, the difference between the diameter at the top and the diameter at the bottom is almost the same. Therefore, a plurality of plant growing containers in which different plants are planted can be combined into a bundle to produce a planting state. At this time, the combination of plants can be easily changed as appropriate, and the change in planting can be enjoyed. The effects of the present invention are as described below. (1) The number of times of irrigation may be smaller than a conventional pot or pot having a drain hole. (2) Since the side surface of the plant growing container 1 is transparent or translucent,
The dry state of the soil can be easily grasped, and water management becomes easy. (3) Since ordinary soil is used without using relatively expensive materials such as foamed bricks (hydroball or clayball), costs for growing plants can be reduced. (4) PET bottles can be used for the plant breeding container 1, resources can be reused, and garbage can be enlightened. (5) Since the roots of the plant grow slowly, the time required for replanting the pot is reduced. (6) Since there is no drain port in the container, there is no risk of water leakage during transportation or exhibition. (7) When liquid fertilizer such as Hyponex is replenished, the liquid fertilizer does not flow out of the container, so that the amount of liquid fertilizer can be reduced, and there is no waste and economical. (8) Since the retention period of water is long, cuttings and the like can be easily grown according to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention using a PET bottle. FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention using a plastic bottle. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing an embodiment in which a water absorbing material is provided in a water storage layer. [Description of Signs] 1 Plant growing container 1a Reservoir container 2 Growing layer 3 Reservoir 4 Houseplant 5 Net 6 Water absorbing material 7 Free water 8 Seal tape

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. In a plant growing container having a transparent or translucent side surface and no drainage hole, a lower layer in contact with a bottom surface inside the container is a water storage layer having a space capable of storing water. On the upper surface of the reservoir, a growth layer made of soil and fertilizer capable of growing plants is provided. Plants are planted on the growth layer, and the drying state of the growth layer is observed from a transparent or translucent container side. A method for growing a plant, comprising supplying water to the growing layer.