DE10350369B3 - Pot plant support device provided by mesh plant basket fitting into plant pot with attached vertical support rods for plant - Google Patents

Abstract

The support device (1) has a standing plate provided by the base of a mesh plant basket (2) having a maximum outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the plant pot receiving the pot plant, with vertical support rods (5) for the plant fitted in holders (4) attached to mantle of the plant basket. The support rod holders can be provided at the ends of strengtheners (3) for the plant basket. An independent claim for a method for potting and re-potting of a pot plant using a pot plant support device is also included.

Description

The The invention relates to a support device for a potted plant according to the generic term of claim 1, as for the gentle treatment of plants especially when repotting is used, as well as a method For this.

potted plants become common repotted according to their increasing growth in larger vessels. It tries to if possible, rootballs overgrown with the surrounding soil undamaged to avoid injury to the root tips. These for the plant vital parts can otherwise lost or exposed to broken root parts of the rot and so affect growth become. Furthermore is sought after that leaves, stalk or ramifications are not kinked or broken to the Plant an extra Spare stress. Especially harmful to the further development of It is natural, of course, if Trunk or stems be bent off the root ball or even broken off. Desirable and sometimes even necessary that after repotting the original Growth form is maintained, that is, the spatial arrangement and distribution the leaves, stalk or branches unchanged stay.

Usually becomes a support the one growing in a vessel Plant as the simplest method so proceeded that a rod or several bars be stuck in the soil to which the plant is attached becomes. Also the execution a rod with a ring formed at the lower end is known this being for better transmission the tilting moments serves. However, both versions are common, that the supports because of their lack of connection to the root ball when repotting not enough in the loose soil Stop and break out of it and thus repot more To bring harm as a benefit.

So are from the DE 77 10 487 U . GB 2 265 291 A and DE 100 28 742 A1 Support device known, each having a perforated standing and holding plate, on which a holding rod or a receptacle for such a plug-bar. The stand and support plate is placed in each case on the bottom of the pot, while the rod or the holder for a rod is eccentrically attached to this, the root ball of the plant with the entire potting soil rests on the base plate and is by the rod or the rod holder through set. When repotting the plant, this can indeed be purchased together with the soil from the Pfianzbehälter to be placed in the pot again so when potting. However, this only works if the plant is extremely strongly rooted and the root ball very compact fills almost the entire pot and hardly any loose soil is present, otherwise there is a crumbling of adhering to the root system earth. Actually, it should be repotted at an earlier stage. If you also think of plants that grow in a free-flowing substrate, eg. If, for example, orchids, then when the plant is lifted out of the stationary disk, there will no longer be any more of the substrate nor around the roots of the plant, but probably almost the entire substrate or pieces of bark in which the orchids thrive will be returned to the old pot or be drizzled next to these. Since the base plate is placed in each case on the bath of the plant container, this will already give problems in the next pot size, since the base plate now has a much smaller size than the bottom of the pot and the top surface of the root ball is deeper, so that when refilling with additional new soil one centimeter of soil over the root ball or on the stem comes to rest, which does not tolerate any plant. In addition, since the support rods or brackets for these are merely plugged into the base plates, the rod can be released from the base plate when trying to pull the root ball out of the pot when tamping over the rod, so that then the pot will be tilted must be in order to be deducted from the root ball.

From the DE 196 10 004 C1 is a support device known, with an adjustable on the bottom of the pot floor washer with this eccentrically fastened connection supports. The stand disc is a large mesh flexible, divided into individual segments tissue mat, which is turned up when using the device in a small pot to this edge, after which the flower pot is filled with the plant and the soil. When repotting the plant while the Wutzel bales can be relatively compact and lossless removed with the tissue mat located around this tissue mat from the pot. When inserting into the larger pot but then the mate is removed in the side area of the roots and placed as far as possible on the bottom of the pot. If no well-rooted and / or moist soil is present, but free-flowing substrate or pieces of bark, then the substrate will also spread as the mat spreads out in the larger pot, so that the plant becomes groundless. The next repotting then the situation is even more difficult, except that again here causes the respective greater pot height, that the plant sinks respectively corresponding deeper into the pot. Also, only one connecting piece is available for coupling a fixing rod. In a simple way to fix several rods as needed, or even to install later, is not intended and not readily possible.

task The invention is a support device o. g. Specify genus through which the gentle repotting of plants considerably facilitated and at the same time and supportive help can be provided, as well as a method for repotting it herewith specify.

These The object is achieved by a support device solved with the characterizing features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

One Method for insertion and repotting using this support device is specified in claim 14.

It is used as a base plate of the bottom of a coarse mesh basket used, its external dimensions Max. correspond to the internal dimensions of the plant pot. The plant basket according to the invention thus sits loose in the pot. It is also essential that, the rod holders are arranged at the top of the shell of the plant basket. Consequently the root ball of the plant is completely in the plant basket and can be lifted out of the pot and into another Pot can be used. It is not to be feared that the plant substrate or the earth or bark crumbles or trickles sideways, but the complete root ball with the substrate located around it can completely out of the now too small or damaged pot away and into a larger or new pot can be transplanted without significant substrate losses.

is then the basket is adapted to the shape of the pot, ie conical Pot according to conical basket and with cylindrical pot according to cylindrical basket available and the mesh size suitable designed z. B., about 5 mm to 20 mm, preferably 5 mm to 10 mm, and as material for the plant basket metal, plastic or a combination of these Materials chosen and still made sure that the metal rustproof or rustproof or Plastic or coated, then is also at the same time for longevity the planting basket taken care of in an advantageous manner so that this For a long time a few times the repot survives undamaged. By the plant basket according to the invention the plant can develop its root ball freely and unhindered. The mesh size allows the roots to be outside as well of the basket. The basket is used for sowing, the first Planting or repotting together with the potting soil in the Flowerpot used that meets current needs in terms of size. etc. is adjusted. Each subsequent repotting becomes the basket lifted out together with the potting soil and the entire root ball and translated into a larger one. The root tips are preserved, undamaged with connected to the plant.

The arranged on the plant basket rod mounts can according to the invention directly be firmly connected to the basket. Through this support is achieved that fixes the plant or part of it in their spatial orientation and thus the angle between root and these plant parts as well is then maintained when the pot is moved or tilted. At the Repotting the unit basket / root ball / stem or stems we maintain this fixation and thus damage even this critical Area avoided. In addition, you can the pillars Also serve as a gripping and lifting aid, since taken directly to this and the Basket can be lifted out of the pot without fear that the prop from the bracket or in the basket breaks off.

The Support can in different versions be designed and arranged. You can use the generatrix of a Cones or a cone or prefabricated for any contours, or - ever according to material - in these contours later be deformed. That is, the vertical supports for the plants are simultaneous Part of the basket and represent a stiffening of the basket, though they are guided around the basket and firmly connected with it are.

The Support or rods can However, also find any recording in rod holders, the Basket are arranged. So can - depending on Number of brackets - by the way according to many bars or holding elements are fastened in or on the holders, allowing optimal attachment and thus design of the plant is possible.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the rod holders in continuation of the stiffening ends and thus on the upper edge of the basket can be provided vertically outstanding and thus also serve as handles when no rods are used. The rod holders may have the form of a sleeve or a helical spring, that is to say substantially cylindrical receiving openings of sufficient length, ie at least 1.5 times the rod diameter. The rod holders attached to the basket allow the attachment of the support rods so that they encompass all or part of the plant to allow a partial or extensive enclosure of the plant. So can just stiff Rods are inserted with their one end in the rod holder or, if necessary, bendable retaining elements such as retaining wires with its two ends in two successive or opposite rod mounts. The rods can also be smooth or profiled and / or provided in their longitudinal course with loops, eyes, hooks, holes or the like for fastening or fixing the plants by tying, attaching, hanging the plant itself or the plant parts.

In can advantageously cranked Angle adapter or connecting bridges used in conjunction with the rod configurations on the basket which connect several of the existing recordings on the basket, whereby each provided a new base or a new rod holder becomes. As a result, the receptacle or holder for a central support or be created a central rod or a boom in a greater distance lying support bracket. These connecting bridges can also attached to the upper end of Beteits used holding rods and this one extra Give stability.

As already mentioned, can the planting basket of the support device according to the invention made of metal, plastic or be made of a combination of these materials. at Metal as a choice of materials are various possibilities, so perforated wire mesh or wire mesh. these can be brought by deep drawing in the appropriate basket shape or by assembling individual components such as basket bottom and cylindrical or conical mantle. In this case, the metal or preferably the Wire stainless or plastic sheathed to give this a long To convey life and good manageability.

From Advantage is when in the metal-wire version of the planting basket too the stiffeners of the same wire material usefully, in greater material thickness, are executed and the basket according to the outside U-shaped span and in a conventional manner to this z. B. by welding, soldering o. Ä. Attached be. It can Advantageously, the rod holders in the form of a coil spring each to the over the Korboberrand outstanding stiffening ends attached directly be, d. H. the stiffeners are made in one piece together with the coil spring rod holders and can be attached in different ways to the outer surface of the basket. When arranged by two U-shaped Stiffeners can These either cross each other or spaced parallel to one another such that four evenly around the circumference distributed rod mounts over protrude the basket edge vertically.

It but it can also be great Be advantageous to manufacture the planting basket made of plastic, this being in known manner by hot-forming, -Diefziehen a plastic network or lattice or by injection molding. It can the rod holders also made of plastic or metal or Be wire and be molded with. Are then still the stiffeners U-shaped wires with Coil spring rod mounts formed on the ends of the legs, as described in connection with the wire design, then this can also be glued or welded to the plastic basket inside or outside or injected in the injection molding of the plastic basket with become. This allows optimal stiffening with rod mounts with a light and inexpensive attachable basket base to join an overall advantageous product.

Reached the plant after a long time Grow a diameter that supports a greater distance to the central axis of the plant is required, or with the larger dumping loads should be collected than with the basket previously used and by the mentioned Connecting bridges with lateral outriggers possible, so the whole unit can be basket / root ball / stem or stems when Fumble in a larger basket be used. Because the original one Basket because of its mesh size allowed the roots to pass through to develop it, the old basket does not need to be removed. He is no obstacle to the further growth, the earth can stick to the roots. The supports or rods used before this repotting could continue remain in use or removed after attaching new supports. With strong height growth can Support the increasing size thereby be adapted to replace the existing supports or extensions placed on the existing supports become. These extensions are on the lower end provided with recordings, the mirrored version of the correspond to the basket attached recordings. A sharper adapter piece is not absolutely necessary.

The fact that when repotting a basket-in-basket-Um or potting, the optimal height of the plant or the root ball when potting in a larger planter can be maintained, since the smaller basket with the root ball now no longer directly on the Bottom of the larger pot must be set, but in this larger pot see a correspondingly large planting basket is inserted, in the already a correspondingly high layer of substrate or soil is filled, which corresponds to the height difference between the older smaller pot and the new larger pot , The plant taken from the smaller pot basket with therein root ball is then only to this filled substrate or soil layer to use in the large plant basket and to fill the space between the two plant baskets with further or new substrate or soil. The plant will then take the correct height in the new, larger and at the same time deeper pot without the risk of sinking into it.

following The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments. It demonstrate:

1 FIG. 2: a perspective view of a plant basket made of the braided protection device with four rod holders, FIG.

2 FIG. 2: a side view in partial section of a plant in a flowerpot with inserted plant pot in a worn-out situation, FIG.

3 FIG. 2 is a partially sectioned side view of a support device when deflasking from a too small flowerpot; FIG.

4 a partially sectioned side view of the support device with planting basket when repotting in a larger pot and planting basket

5 FIG. 2: a side view of a plant basket with an inserted bridge and angle adapter, FIG.

6 a support bar with hooks formed in these holders,

7 : a support rod with in these molded holders in the form of rings,

8th a partial section through a conical planter with two conical plant baskets of different sizes, and

9 : a partial section through a planter with two cylindrical planters of different sizes.

How out 1 it can be seen, the support device according to the invention consists of a coarse mesh basket 2 , on which two U-shaped stiffeners 3 are attached, in turn, each holders at the ends 4 , here in the form of a respective helical spring, are provided. In the interior of these rod mounts support rods 5 insertable with their ends.

2 shows a plant 6 in a flowerpot 7 , with inserted plant basket 2 , In the staff stops 4 are bar supports 5 inserted, with the help of which the plant over binding wire 8th is held. The roots 9 at least slightly penetrate the basket 2 ,

In 3 is shown as when popping the planting in the basket 2 located and by support rods 5 supported plant 6 this together with planting basket and support rods from the too small pot 7 is lifted out by the opposite rod holders 4 taken and the entire support device is lifted.

4 illustrates the situation when potting the according to 3 potted plant 6 in a larger pot 11 , in which already a correspondingly large second planting basket 12 is used. Also already inside is in the pot 11 and planting basket 12 a substrate layer 13 to which the small planting basket 2 is set up with the plant. It can be seen that the substrate layer 13 about the height difference between small plant basket 2 and large plant basket 12 or between a small flowerpot and a larger flowerpot 11 balances. It can also be seen that now in the annular space 14 between the two plant baskets 2 and 12 substrate or soil is filled, at least up to the top of the baskets, so that then only the rod mounts 4 sticking out of this. Furthermore, it should be noted that the whole supporting device together with plant, as according to 3 was removed from the small pot, is maintained unchanged and in the rod holders 4 of the larger plant basket 12 now exemplified a support sheet 15 is plugged in with both ends. This can then be connected via additional cross bars with the support rods of the smaller basket, so that a total of a very comprehensive and stable support and / or climbing frame can be built for the plant.

5 shows how to the rod mounts 4 a plant basket 2 , on the one hand, a connecting bridge 16 is inserted between two rod holders, the center of another rod holder 4 has. In addition, an angle adapter is in the right rod holder 17 inserted, at the other, sweeping end of a rod holder 4 is attached. As a result, new bases can be provided for. B. a central or at least more central rod or a greater distance rod holder.

6 and 7 illustrate how supporting rods, the z. B. made of wire, but also made of plastic or at least plastic coated wire, can identify profiles in their course to facilitate Fesibinden or attaching the plants or plant parts to the rods or to make undamaged. So shows 6 a support rod 5 , in the hook 18 are molded while the support rod off 7 - molded rings 19 or has eyelets or loops.

In 8th a similar situation is presented as in 4 namely, the arrangement in a larger conical flower pot 11 a larger plant basket 12 in which again the first smaller planting basket 2 is used. It can be seen that here since the repot already longer time must have elapsed, since the roots 9 the plant 6 already the gap 14 between the two baskets and even in the space between the outer, larger basket 12 and flower pot 11 have penetrated and thus on the basket 12 hold tight.

Finally shows 9 practically the same situation as in 8th just that here in the larger flower pot 11 cylindrical baskets 2 and 12 are used. It can be seen that the between, large planting basket 12 and flower pot 11 an upwardly expanding gap 21 is present, which is filled with substrate and in which the roots of the plant spread. It is understandable that in the early repotting probably in the space 14 - no longer hold the earth or substratum parts in the same way and will probably trickle or crumble away, provided that the roots do not yet fully fill this space. However, this is a relatively small loss, measured by the fact that the essential part of the root ball remains safely in the planting basket and the support rods can remain on the plant baskets, so that the plant is still optimally protected during potting and throughout their growth ,

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Claims (15)

Support device for a potted plant, which is locatable in a plant pot and has a base plate with a plurality of openings and at least one connected to the base plate rod holder for support rods, characterized in that - the base plate of the bottom of a coarse planting basket ( 1 ) whose outer dimensions are at most equal to the inner dimensions of the plant pot ( 7 . 11 ), and - that the rod holders ( 4 ) on the mantle of the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) are arranged. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) the shape of the plant pot ( 7 . 11 ) and is conical or cylindrical and that the height of the plant basket ( 2 . 12 ) the filling height of the plant pot ( 7 . 11 ) corresponds. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) made of metal, plastic or a combination of these materials. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ), in particular its bottom and its coat; consists of a coarse-meshed wire mesh, z. B. from a wire mesh with a mesh size of about 5 mm to 20 mm, preferably from about 10 mm to 15 mm, wherein the wire mesh of stainless, galvanized or plastic coated material. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that on the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) at least one rib as stiffening ( 3 ) is provided from a wire, metal strip or plastic, which extends over the outer surface of the plant basket in the direction of the surface line (axially) and at its bottom in the radial direction U-shaped and the upper ends or the upper end of the stiffening ( 3 ), with some or all of the stiffeners ( 3 ) Rod holders ( 4 ) are arranged, which take the form of a sleeve, fungen ( 3 ) Rod holders ( 4 ) are arranged, which have the shape of a sleeve, a ring (eyelet) or a spiral (coil spring). Support device according to claim 5, characterized characterized in that the rod holders ( 4 ) are provided in continuation of the stiffening ends and thus on the upper Pflanzkorbrand vertically outstanding, the rod holder ( 4 ) Continuations of the stiffeners ( 3 ) and that the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) outside spanning stiffeners ( 3 ) At this in a known manner z. B. by welding, soldering, gluing or by a single operation of plastic molding are attached. Support device according to claim 1, characterized in that the in the rod holders ( 4 ) used supporting rods or trusses made of metal, plastic, vegetable material or a combination of these materials are made. Support device according to claim 7, characterized in that the support rods ( 5 ) consist of straight, rigid material or of bendable and / or mouldable material, and in that they have one end in a rod holder ( 4 ) are insertable and support the plant with its substantially vertical shaft, where necessary, they can be adapted to the desired shape of the plant. Support device according to claim 11, characterized in that the support rods ( 5 ) are smooth or profiled and / or in their longitudinal course stages, loops, eyelets ( 19 ), Hooks ( 18 ), Holes or other recordings for attaching, hanging, tying, attaching o. Ä. The plants or plant parts has. Support device according to claim 9, characterized in that in the rod holder ( 4 ) a cranked angle adapter ( 17 ) or that in each two rod holders ( 4 ) or supporting rods ( 5 ) a connection bridge ( 16 ) with a preferably centrally or displaceably arranged thereon additional rod holder ( 4 ) can be inserted. Support device according to claim 9, characterized in that the support rods are U-shaped as a support arc ( 15 ) or formed as a multi-legged spider and with their ends in adjacent or opposite rod holders ( 4 ) are insertable and carry on the substantially horizontal connection one or more additional brackets. Support device according to claim 3, characterized in that the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) is made of plastic, for. Example, by hot forming, deep drawing a plastic mesh or grid or by injection molding, wherein the stiffeners ( 3 ) and the rod holders ( 4 ) optionally also made of plastic or metal. Support device according to claim 5, 6 and 12, characterized in that the stiffeners ( 3 ) U-shaped bent wires with integrally formed on the ends spiral rod mounts ( 4 ), which are on the inside or outside of the planting basket ( 2 . 12 ) are metallically connected or integrated in the plastic manufacturing process, wherein when using two stiffeners ( 3 ) These can be arranged crosswise or parallel to each other. Method for potting and repotting potted plants using a supporting device according to claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a supporting device with its coarse mesh Planting basket is inserted into a plant pot, the outer dimensions of the plant basket correspond maximally to the internal dimensions of the plant pot, after which planting in the planting basket and in the possibly existing Gap between planting basket and plant pot encrusted and the Plant is inserted into the planting basket, so that the root ball the plant is completely in the planting basket and with this from the Plant pot lifted out and used in another plant pot can be. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that that when repotting the grown plant in a correspondingly larger plant pot a basket-in-basket repotting takes place, one corresponding to the inside size of the larger plant pot larger planting basket in the larger plant pot is used then one of the height difference between the two plant pots or plant baskets corresponding high layer of substrate and / or soil is filled, after that the entire unit plant-planting basket support rods from the smaller plant pot taken and on the substrate and / or soil layer in the larger plant basket is set up, finally, the space between the two plant baskets filled with further and / or new substrate or soil.