JP2018027038A - Hydroponic container and hydroponic kit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hydroponic container that facilitates cultivation, can be easily replaced by another, and is also excellent for appreciation.SOLUTION: A hydroponic container comprises a cylindrical body whose upper face and lower face are open. Inside the cylindrical body, the hydroponic container sequentially comprises a first water-absorbing layer closing the lower face of the cylindrical body, a fertilizer layer, a second water-absorbing layer, and a fixation layer closing the upper face of the cylindrical body. A hydroponic kit comprises a housing container that houses the hydroponic container.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a hydroponic cultivation container and a hydroponic cultivation kit that are easy to grow, can transfer storage containers, and are suitable for viewing.

  In hydroponics, nutrients necessary for plant growth are given as liquid fertilizer. Therefore, compared to the case of pot planting using soil and solid fertilizer, there is less risk of illness and root rot due to microorganisms that live in the soil, and plants can be cultivated easily.

  In addition, by using liquid fertilizer in hydroponics, by making the container for hydroponics, for example, a transparent container, observe the growth status of plant roots, the degree of root rot and liquid fertilizer reduction Can be cultivated.

  On the other hand, since hydroponics can easily cultivate plants by liquid fertilization, a container for hydroponics may be installed indoors, and it is preferable that the container is suitable for appreciation as one of indoor interiors.

JP 2006-271355 A Japanese Patent No. 5476500

  Here, Patent Document 1 discloses a hydroponic cultivation container in which a hydroponic cultivation container is integrated with an aquarium fish tank as an invention intended to make a hydroponic cultivation container an ornamental. Is disclosed.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a hydroponics container in which a hydroponic cultivation container is integrated with an aquarium fish tank and a small window is provided in a part of the hydroponic cultivation container.

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, microorganisms derived from fish other than plants are produced rather than the advantage of hydroponics that there is less risk of disease and root rot due to microorganisms that live in the soil. It has the problem of becoming unsanitary.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a hydroponics container that is easy to grow, can be easily transferred, and is excellent for viewing.

  The inventors of the present invention have conducted intensive research in view of the above problems. As a result, a cylindrical body having an upper surface and a lower surface opened, and a first water absorption layer, a fertilizer layer, a second water absorption layer, and a fixed layer that covers the upper surface of the cylinder body are provided inside the cylinder body. It discovered that the said subject could be solved by the hydroponics container which consists of the container for hydroponics provided sequentially and the storage container which accommodates the said container for hydroponics, and came to complete this invention.

(1) A first aspect of the present invention is a hydroponics container composed of a cylindrical body whose upper surface and lower surface are open, and the sponge-like phenol that closes the lower surface of the cylindrical body inside the cylindrical body A first water-absorbing layer made of resin or polyurethane, a fertilizer layer containing a fertilizer and an antiseptic on the first water-absorbing layer, and a second water-absorbing layer made of a sponge-like phenolic resin or polyurethane on the fertilizer layer And on the second water absorption layer, a fixed layer made of urethane foam that closes the upper surface of the cylindrical body,
The second water-absorbing layer has a substantially cylindrical recess in the vertical direction at the center of the upper surface in contact with the fixed layer, and the fixed layer has a through-hole that overlaps the recess in the vertical direction. It is a container for hydroponics.

  (2) The second aspect of the present invention is the hydroponics container according to (1), wherein the cylinder is cylindrical, and the cylinder has a height of 12 cm to 20 cm. The outer diameter is 5 cm or more and 10 cm or less, the vertical height of the first water absorption layer is 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less, and the height of the second water absorption layer is 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less. The height of the fixed layer in the vertical direction is not less than 2 cm and not more than 3 cm, and the recess provided in the second water absorption layer has a height in the vertical direction of not less than 2 cm and not more than 3 cm and a diameter of not less than 1 cm. It is characterized by being 3 cm or less.

  (3) A third aspect of the present invention is characterized by comprising the hydroponics container described in (1) or (2) and a storage container that houses the hydroponics container inside. It is a cultivation kit.

  According to the present invention, since the fertilizer layer is provided inside the hydroponic cultivation container, water can be used instead of liquid fertilizer in the storage container for housing the hydroponic cultivation container, and plant cultivation is easy. Moreover, since water is put into a storage container and cultivated, the container for hydroponics can be easily transferred to another storage container. The storage container is large enough to store a hydroponics container, and a storage container suitable for viewing can be selected and used.

It is a perspective view of the container for hydroponics which is one example of the present invention. It is AA 'sectional drawing of the container for hydroponics which is one Example of this invention of FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view of the hydroponic cultivation kit which consists of the container for hydroponic cultivation which is one Example of this invention, and the storage container which accommodates the said container for hydroponic cultivation, (a) is an image figure when cultivating Sansevieria (B) is an image diagram when cultivating roses.

  Hereinafter, the container for hydroponics and the hydroponics kit concerning an embodiment of the present invention are explained.

<Water culture container>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hydroponic container 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the hydroponic container 1 taken along the line AA ′ in FIG. The container 1 for hydroponics includes a cylindrical body 11 having an open upper surface and a lower surface, a first water absorbing layer 12 that covers the lower surface of the cylindrical body 11 inside the cylindrical body 11, and a fertilizer layer on the first water absorbing layer 12. 13, a second water absorption layer 14 on the fertilizer layer 13, and a fixed layer 16 that covers the upper surface of the cylindrical body 11 on the second water absorption layer 14.

(Cylinder)
The cylinder 11 is a hollow cylinder having an upper surface and a lower surface opened. The cylindrical body 11 may be changed in height and width dimension from the root of the plant, the degree of growth and the growing environment. For example, since the container 1 for hydroponics is placed indoors, the height in the vertical direction is 5 cm. It is preferable that the dimension in the width direction is 5 cm or more and 20 cm or less.

  The cylindrical body 11 is preferably cylindrical so that it can be stored in the storage containers 21 having various shapes, and the outer diameter is preferably 5 cm or more and 10 cm or less. Assuming that a beer mug or a vase is used for the storage container 21, the height in the vertical direction is preferably 8 cm or more and 12 cm or less, and the outer shape is preferably 5 cm or more and 6 cm or less. Then, assuming that the plant to be cultivated is a foliage plant such as Sansevieria, the height may be 8 cm or more and 10 cm or less. Thereby, the spread of the leaf can be restricted by the wall surface of the storage container 21 and the floating of the hydroponics container in the storage container can be prevented.

  The material of the cylinder 11 may be a water-resistant material, and is preferably pottery, glass, and synthetic resin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and vinyl chloride, and more preferably vinyl chloride. If it is water resistant, the supply port for water, liquid fertilizer and the like is only the lower surface or the upper surface of the cylindrical body 11, so that adjustment of water, liquid fertilizer, etc. is easy, and root rot due to excessive water, liquid fertilizer, etc. is eliminated. Moreover, if it is synthetic resins, such as a vinyl chloride, shaping | molding and the process after shaping | molding will be easy.

(First water absorption layer)
The first water absorption layer 12 is provided inside the cylindrical body 11 with the upper surface and the lower surface open, is provided so as to close the lower surface of the cylindrical body 11, and is formed into a shape capable of closing the lower surface of the cylindrical body 11. If the first water absorption layer 12 is provided in the cylinder 11 in advance, the sponge-like first water absorption layer 12 floats by the weight of the cylinder 11 only by storing the cylinder 11 in the storage container 21 filled with water. Water can be infiltrated into the 1st water absorption layer 12 without this.

  Assuming the case where a beer mug or a vase is used for the storage container 21, the vertical height of the first water absorption layer 12 is preferably 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less. Thereby, even when the water in the storage container 21 is depleted, the moisture that has infiltrated the first water-absorbing layer 12 causes a shortage of moisture and a risk that the plant will die. Then, assuming that the plant to be cultivated is a foliage plant such as Sansevieria, the height of the first water absorption layer 12 in the vertical direction may be 2 cm or more and 5 cm or less.

  The first water-absorbing layer 12 is preferably a sponge-like synthetic resin such as a phenol resin or polyurethane, and more preferably a floral foam that is a water-absorbing sponge for fresh flowers.

(Fertilizer layer)
The fertilizer layer 13 is provided on the first water-absorbing layer 12 in the cylinder 11 with the upper and lower surfaces open. By providing the fertilizer layer 13 between the first water absorption layer 12 and the second water absorption layer 14, the fertilizer and preservative of the fertilizer layer 13 are dissolved in the water infiltrated from the first water absorption layer 12. By infiltrating into the water-absorbing layer 14, the storage container 21 can be hydroponically cultivated using water instead of liquid fertilizer.

  The fertilizer layer 13 includes fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and zinc, and a preservative. Furthermore, it is preferable to contain activated carbon or bamboo charcoal, zeolite, barley stone, coral grains, etc., and barley stone preferably has fermented bacteria attached thereto. And as for the fertilizer layer 13, it is preferable that the fertilizer, preservative, etc. are accommodated by the bag which has water permeability, and it is more preferable that it is a water-permeable nonwoven fabric.

(Second water absorption layer)
The second water-absorbing layer 14 is provided in the fertilizer layer 13 inside the cylinder 11 with the upper and lower surfaces open, and is formed into a shape that fits inside the cylinder 11. By providing the fertilizer layer 13 on the first water-absorbing layer 12, and providing the second water-absorbing layer 14 on the fertilizer layer 13, the second water-absorbing layer 14 becomes a layer comprising appropriate moisture and appropriate fertilizer, and It becomes a layer which can fix the root or stem of the plant by the recess 15.

  Further, assuming that a beer mug or a vase is used for the storage container 21, the vertical height of the second water absorption layer 14 is preferably 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less. Thereby, even when the moisture in the storage container 21 is depleted, the moisture that has infiltrated the second water absorption layer 14 is likely to cause a shortage of moisture and the plant to die. And assuming the case where the plant to grow is a Sansevieria foliage plant, the height of the 2nd water absorption layer 14 in the perpendicular direction may be 2 cm or more and 5 cm or less.

  The second water absorption layer 14 has a substantially cylindrical recess 15 in the vertical direction at the center of the upper surface in contact with the fixed layer 16. The recess 15 can store plant roots, stems and leaves. The diameter of the recess 15 is not particularly limited. For example, it is preferably 2 cm or more and 4 cm or less so that roots, stems, and leaves can be easily fixed when cutting, and in the case of a houseplant such as Sansevieria, it is about 3 cm. In the case of plants used for festivals and ceremonial occasions such as flower buds such as roses and azaleas and shikimi branches, about 2 cm is preferable. The length of the recess 15 in the vertical direction is not particularly limited. For example, it is preferably 2 cm or more and 4 cm or less so as to easily store roots, stems, and leaves. In the case of a houseplant such as Sansevieria, about 3 cm. In the case of florets such as roses and azaleas, about 2 cm is preferable.

  In the concave portion 15 provided in the second water absorption layer 14, plants such as foliage plants and flower buds, or roots, stems, and leaves of the plants can be inserted, and it is preferable that they are sansevieria, roses, azaleas, or shikimi. . Sansevieria is difficult to cultivate when potted, because it tends to cause root rot due to excessive water. In addition, when cultivating Sansevieria indoors, it is necessary to carefully cultivate pot plants because they may cause diseases and root rot due to microorganisms that inhabit the soil. However, according to the hydroponics container 1 of the present invention, the second water absorption layer 14 is provided on the fertilizer layer 13 and is made of a sponge-like phenol resin or polyurethane. And fertilizer can be maintained. Therefore, it is easy to cultivate houseplants such as Sansevieria indoors without worrying about excessive water, illness and root rot caused by microorganisms that inhabit the soil. Further, according to the hydroponics container 1 of the present invention, too much water, roses, azaleas and other flower buds and shikimi are concerned about over-watering, diseases and root rot caused by microorganisms that inhabit the soil. It is easy to grow indoors.

  The second water-absorbing layer 14 is preferably a sponge-like phenol resin, polyurethane or other synthetic resin, and more preferably a floral foam which is a water-absorbing sponge for fresh flowers.

(Fixed layer)
The fixed layer 16 is provided inside the cylinder 11 with the upper and lower surfaces open, and is provided on the second water absorption layer 14 so as to close the upper surface of the cylinder 11. The height in the vertical direction of the fixed layer 16 is not particularly limited as long as it can close the upper surface of the cylinder 11, but is 2 cm so that roots, stems, and leaves can be easily fixed when cutting. It is preferably 5 cm or less, and in the case of a houseplant such as Sansevieria, it is preferably about 3 cm. It is used for festivals and ceremonial occasions such as flower buds such as roses and azaleas, and branches of shikimi. In the case of plants, about 2 cm is preferable.

  The fixed layer 16 has a through-hole 17 that overlaps in the vertical direction with respect to the substantially cylindrical concave portion 15 provided in the second water absorption layer 14. The through holes 17 can store plant roots, stems, and leaves. The diameter of the through hole 17 may be the same length as the diameter of the recess 15, but may be a different length.

  The fixed layer 16 is preferably a foamed synthetic resin, more preferably urethane foam.

<Hydroculture kit>
The hydroponic cultivation kit 2 includes a hydroponic cultivation container 1 and a storage container 21 that houses the hydroponic cultivation container 1.

(Storage container)
The storage container 21 is a container that can store the hydroponics container 1, and may be, for example, a pottery, glass, or a resin resin such as vinyl chloride, and is a beer mug or a vase. Is preferred. When the hydroponics kit 2 is installed indoors, various types of beer mugs or vases can be prepared, and the hydroponic container 1 can be easily transferred to a different storage container 21. Also suitable for viewing.

  The following examples further illustrate the present invention. In addition, this invention is not limited to description of a following example, unless the summary is exceeded.

<Example 1>
Example 1 is a hydroponic cultivation container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a cylindrical tube made of vinyl chloride is used as the outer shape of the hydroponic cultivation container. The outer diameter is 5 cm, the inner diameter is 4.5 cm, The height was 8 cm. For the first water-absorbing layer, OASIS (registered trademark, manufactured by Smithers Oasis Japan Co., Ltd.) was used as a floral foam, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The fertilizer layer uses Luton (registered trademark, manufactured by Ishihara Bioscience Co., Ltd.), HB101 (trade name, Flora Co., Ltd.), activated carbon, bamboo charcoal, zeolite, barley stone, and coral grains as water and water. The permeable nonwoven fabric was stored in a bag shape. For the second water absorption layer, OASIS (registered trademark, manufactured by Smithers Oasis Japan Co., Ltd.) was used as a floral foam, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The second water-absorbing layer was provided with a substantially cylindrical recess in the vertical direction at the center of the upper surface in contact with the fixed layer, and had a diameter of 5 cm and a height of 2 cm. For the fixed layer, Styrofoam (registered trademark, manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company) was used, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The through hole provided in the fixed layer was disposed so as to overlap with the concave portion provided in the second water absorption layer.

  When it is set as the container for hydroponics of Example 1, since the fertilizer etc. are provided in the fertilizer layer, hydroponics can be easily carried out by filling water in a storage container. Further, according to the size of the recess and the through hole of Example 1, the roots, stems and leaves of the ornamental plants such as Sansevieria, or the plants such as the roses and azaleas and the plants such as roses and shikimi are easily fixed and cultivated. be able to.

<Example 2>
Example 2 is a hydroponic cultivation kit that is an example of the present invention as shown in FIG. 3 (a), and the hydroponic cultivation container uses the hydroponic cultivation container of Example 1 for storage. The container used was a mug for beer. The through holes provided in the fixed layer and the recesses provided in the second water absorption layer are provided with Sansevieria roots, stems, or leaves.

  According to Example 2, even in the case of a houseplant that is relatively long and easily spread sideways, such as Sansevieria, when a middle mug for beer is used as a storage container, the leaves at the edge of the storage container Since the root of canopy can be supported, the container for hydroponics can be stabilized. Moreover, since the storage container is a middle mug for beer that does not feel uncomfortable even in the room, it is suitable for viewing, and it is easy to transfer the container for hydroponics to another middle mug for beer.

<Example 3>
Example 3 is a hydroponic cultivation kit that is an example of the present invention, as shown in FIG. A cylindrical tube made of vinyl chloride was used, and the outer diameter was 5 cm, the inner diameter was 4.5 cm, and the height was 12 cm. For the first water-absorbing layer, OASIS (registered trademark, manufactured by Smithers Oasis Japan Co., Ltd.) was used as a floral foam, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The fertilizer layer uses Luton (registered trademark, manufactured by Ishihara Bioscience Co., Ltd.), HB101 (trade name, Flora Co., Ltd.), activated carbon, bamboo charcoal, zeolite, barley stone, and coral grains as water and water. The permeable nonwoven fabric was stored in a bag shape. For the second water absorption layer, OASIS (registered trademark, manufactured by Smithers Oasis Japan Co., Ltd.) was used as a floral foam, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The second water absorption layer was provided with a substantially cylindrical recess in the vertical direction at the center of the upper surface in contact with the fixed layer, and had a diameter of 1 cm and a height of 2 cm. For the fixed layer, Styrofoam (registered trademark, manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company) was used, and the diameter was 5 cm and the height was 2 cm. The through hole provided in the fixed layer was disposed so as to overlap with the concave portion provided in the second water absorption layer. The storage container used was a beer mug. Moreover, the through-hole provided in the fixed layer and the recessed part provided in the 2nd water absorption layer are equipped with the root or stem of a rose.

  According to Example 3, in addition to a flower bud that can be cut by inserting a stem like a rose, in an azalea or shikimi, when the size of the plant is relatively small, when a medium mug for beer is used as a storage container The hydroponics container can be filled up to the height of the edge of the storage container so that moisture can be filled to the upper part of the storage container and the upper surface of the hydroponics container is not attached. The water management during hydroponics can be facilitated. Moreover, since the storage container is a middle mug for beer that does not feel uncomfortable even in the room, it is suitable for viewing, and it is easy to transfer the container for hydroponics to another middle mug for beer. In addition, when inserting a crease in a recessed part, you may use ceramics, a glass, etc. instead of the middle mug for beer as a storage container.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hydroponics container 2 Hydroponics kit 11 Tubular body 12 1st water absorption layer 13 Fertilizer layer 14 2nd water absorption layer 15 Recess 16 Fixed layer 17 Through-hole 21 Storage container

Claims (3)

A hydroponics container consisting of a cylindrical body whose upper and lower surfaces are open,
Inside the cylinder,
A first water-absorbing layer made of a sponge-like phenolic resin or polyurethane that closes the lower surface of the cylindrical body;
On the first water absorption layer, a fertilizer layer containing a fertilizer and a preservative,
On the fertilizer layer, a second water-absorbing layer made of sponge-like phenolic resin or polyurethane,
On the second water absorbing layer, a fixed layer made of urethane foam that closes the upper surface of the cylindrical body,
With
The second water absorption layer has a substantially cylindrical recess in the vertical direction at the center of the upper surface in contact with the fixed layer,
The said fixed layer has a through-hole which overlaps with the said recessed part and a perpendicular direction, The container for hydroponic cultivation characterized by the above-mentioned. The cylinder is cylindrical,
The cylindrical body has a height of 12 cm to 20 cm and an outer diameter of 5 cm to 10 cm,
The vertical height of the first water absorption layer is 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less,
The vertical height of the second water absorption layer is 2 cm or more and 8 cm or less,
The vertical height of the fixed layer is 2 cm or more and 4 cm or less,
The container for hydroponics according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion provided in the second water absorption layer has a vertical height of 2 cm to 4 cm and a diameter of 1 cm to 3 cm.   A hydroponic cultivation kit comprising the hydroponic cultivation container according to claim 1 and a storage container for accommodating the hydroponic cultivation container therein.

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