| 摘要 |
An apparatus and method for facilitating the extended infusion of fertilizer and controlled watering of a potted plant, while providing an improved method for preventing the egress of soil through the base of the pot. The present invention teaches in its preferred embodiment a gravel/fertilizer packet (p) comprising a specially formulated fertilizer mixture (8), depending upon the type of plant, suspended in a gravel filtering base (7), the mixture contained in enveloping package (16) comprised of a wicking, fluid permeable material, the package having emanating about its edge periphery a flange or skirt (5) for facilitating the retention and controlled, even distribution of water and fertilizer and drainage of excess water. The present invention provides an easy, cost effective system for preparing a pot planting, a filtering medium for preventing the loss of soil, a wicking medium for fluid nourishment, and a water retention and drainage system. |
