Fiber basket with water retaining liner
OwnerShantha Athalageinventor
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Abstract
A system and associated method include coconut fiber liners used in hanging wire flower baskets. The coco fiber basket liner may create a water seal in the liner by over-coating a portion of the inner liner with a unique blend of all-natural rubber latex, then molding the liners into shape. The added latex coating may seal in and hold water in the bottom portion of the liner. This feature may keep the soil moist while still allowing air to flow thru the plants. The moisture and airflow may help promote healthier plants and roots and require less watering. Excess water beyond the intended amount may drain out thru the permeable side walls of the coco liner.
Claims20
An apparatus comprising:
- a fiber layer molded into a basket shape, wherein the coco fiber layer is water permeable;
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- a sealing layer covering at least a lower portion of the fiber later, the sealing layer comprising latex, wherein the sealing layer is water impermeable.
A method of manufacturing a plant container system, the method comprising:
- forming a fiber layer molded into a basket shape, wherein the coco fiber layer is water permeable;
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- forming a sealing layer covering at least a lower portion of the fiber later, the sealing layer comprising latex, wherein the sealing layer is water impermeable.
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