Plant husbandry – Stand for holding a plant or growing medium receptacle
Patent
1978-09-15
1981-07-07
Bratlie, Steven A.
Plant husbandry
Stand for holding a plant or growing medium receptacle
47 14, 47 81, 47 82, A01G 2700
Patent
active
042767202
ABSTRACT:
A plant watering system including a tray having a platform thereon in which a water absorbent mat is located. The mat extends into the tray in which water is located and water is absorbed from the tray into the mat by capillary action. The plants are located on the mat and are provided with water directly to the plant bottom and water is available to provide humidity to the leaves. A stackable arrangement is provided so that one tray can be stacked on top of another one.
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