Plant husbandry – Receptacle for growing medium – Irrigator
Patent
1990-02-26
1991-11-05
Scherbel, David A.
Plant husbandry
Receptacle for growing medium
Irrigator
47 67, 47 59, A01G 2500
Patent
active
050622390
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for watering hanging or potted plants including suspension of a drippage collection receptacle from the container of the hanging plant which has an upwardly directed opening of larger dimension than the dimension of the container of the hanging plant. A liquid transfer tube extends from an outlet connector disposed at the lower portion of the receptacle and being of sufficient length such that its free end is positionable above the upper end of the receptacle and is capable of extending downwardly a predetermined distance below the receptacle. A tube retainer is provided at the upper end of the receptacle for releasably positioning the free end of the liquid transfer tube above the liquid level in the receptacle. The liquid transfer tube may also include a pump for transfer of liquid from the receptacle to the container of the hanging plant such as for recirculation of water and nutrients to the hanging plant. The apparatus may also provide for support of a potted plant within the receptacle and in elevated relation with the drain opening.
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Scherbel David A.
Watson Linda T.
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