Abstract: A planter to hold conventional plants with soil. The planter has a cavity which holds water. The water enters the soil through apertures, or a sponge, which in turn, feeds the plant. This allows the plant owner/caretaker to water the plant less often because the cavity holds enough water to feed the plant for a longer period of time that would otherwise be possible. A water level indicator allows one to view the water level, a sprayer allows one to mist the foliage, and mobility means allow, one to easily move the planter.

Abstract: An untippable safety vase for use in connection with umbrella tables is disclosed, which vase is comprised of a central, generally cylindrical receptacle portion adapted to fit loosely in the umbrella pole receiving aperture of an umbrella table, and a planar flange joined to and projecting outwardly from said central receptacle portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing plants includes a frame, a main carriage rotatably mounted to the frame and a drive mechanism for causing rotation of the main carriage at a preselected rate. A plurality of satellite carriages are rotatably mounted to the main carriage. A synchronization mechanism causes the satellite carriages to rotate at a rate having a preselected ratio relative to the rotation rate of the main carriage. Retainers for plants are mounted to each of the satellite carriages.

Abstract: A portable party riser, or pedestal-type stand, is provided, consisting of several container-bases and a thin cylindrical rigid stem for support. The container-bases are manually connected to this stem by fitting either of the two ends of the support tightly into the appropriate socket or hub on either surface of the flange of each container-base. The structure is generally supported by a bottom container acting as the base, and resting upon a horizontal surface such as a floor or table top. As such, it is an excellent device for placing decorative arrangements, because it is leakproof without a gluing or other adhesive means.

Abstract: A seedling house for the germination and growing of seedling vegetables and flowers for the hobbyist gardener which is decorative and attractive, portable and disassemblable. In assembled relation, the seedling house includes shelves arranged in an ascending, step-wise fashion adapted with openings to receive plant pots containing the seeds or seedlings to be grown. The seedling house may be adapted with a covering and lighting to enhance the temperature/soil moisture growing conditions for the particular seeds/seedlings being grown.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cultivation of plants, comprising the following steps:a) placing root containers (2) containing a plant on a cultivation conveyor belt (4),b) allowing the plants (3) cultivated in the root containers to grow on said cultivation conveyor belt whilst the cultivation conveyor belt is stationary,c) using the cultivation conveyor belt to transport the root containers placed on the cultivation conveyor belt to a dispensing point (14), for example when the plants have grown sufficiently or have to be given an intermediate treatment.With this method it is advantageous if the cultivation conveyor belt (4) extends through a tray (1) having raised side walls (5) so that water can be supplied to the tray during step b) without said water flowing away of its own accord. The invention also relates to an installation for application of the method.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and rotating a hanging plant, including a housing with an upper hook fixedly attached to a top surface thereon. A lower hook extends from a bottom surface of the housing, and is for hanging and supporting a plant thereon. There is a light sensing mechanism, disposed on the outside of the housing, for detecting the amount of ambient light incident upon the housing, along with a rotary mechanism, disposed within the housing, for periodically rotating the lower hook whenever the amount of ambient light detected by the light sensing mechanism exceeds a threshold value. The rotary mechanism further includes a DC motor stationed within the housing, a reduction gearing assembly connected to an output shaft of the motor, and a vertically disposed shaft, rotatingly coupled to the reduction gearing assembly and connected to the lower hook.

Abstract: A root control and containment system for holding and growing a plant in a cavity in the earth for controlling and containing vertical and horizontal root growth is disclosed. The system includes a vessel having upstanding sidewalls and a base therebelow and an open top thereabove. A root inhibiting carbon bound material is in chemical communication with the vessel and stores and releases the root inhibiting carbon bound materials over protracted periods of time. The root inhibiting carbon bound material is disposed in a discrete pattern relationship on an inner surface of the sidewalls and the base. The controlled release of the carbon bound material rejects lateral root growth therethrough the wall and vertical root growth therethrough the base of the vessel. An arcuate collar is attached to an upper edge of the sidewall of the vessel and is disposed above the surface of the earth surrounding the cavity for rapid identification of the cavity by field personnel when performing field tasks.

Abstract: A pyramidal display stand for displaying a multi-tiered arrangement of flowers. The display includes a plurality of bedding trays mounted to a multi-tiered frame. The bedding trays are securely seated on the frame by symmetrically distributed tabs on the frame tiers cooperating with depressions built into the bottom of the trays. The bedding trays can be designed to include numerous geometric shapes including circular, rectangular, oval, hexagonal, and semicircular. Runoff water is collected by a slidably mounted collecting drawer attached below the bottom bedding tray or mounted in the bottom tray itself.

Abstract: A plant holder, including a base adapted to be supported on a horizontal surface, a vertically-extending column fixed to the base, a plurality of horizontally-extending containers mounted at different levels to the vertically-extending column, with each container adapted to receive a quantity of plant growing medium, and a pump for pumping water from the reservoir to the topmost container mounted to the column.

Abstract: A hanger for removable engagement with a support member includes a rigid body with a hook-shaped upper end and a lower end having a removable support attachment for supporting an article on the hanger.

Abstract: An ornamental tree flower pot display is comprised of an upper support pipe formed as a hollow cylinder with openings at both ends. The pipe also includes coupling means located adjacent to both ends. A lower support bar is formed as a hollow cylinder with openings at both ends. The lower support bar has a smaller diameter and length than the upper support pipe and includes coupling means located adjacent to both ends. A joint is formed in a hollow, generally cylindrical configuration and includes an upper region and a lower region with openings at both ends. The upper region has a larger diameter than the lower region. The openings at both ends of the joint include coupling means to permit releasable coupling with the upper support pipe and lower support bar. A multi-unit branch ring consists of a center piece formed in a hollow, generally cylindrical configuration with openings at both ends. The center piece includes coupling means to permit releasable coupling with the upper support pipe.

Abstract: An improved planter apparatus for holding soil and plants and the like comprising a container and a base releasably securable to the bottom of the container. The container and base are provided with press-fit locking means for connecting the base to the container. The base is convertible such that it functions as a tray in an upright configuration and as a pedestal when inverted. Downwardly depending capillary wells project from the bottom of the container into association with reservoirs disposed within the base in both of its convertible configurations. The dimension of the base is such that, when the base is attached to the container in its upright configuration, multiple planters can be nested. The nestability of the apparatus provides for convenient handling of multiple planters as well as commercial packaging and transportation cost benefits.

Abstract: A tray for carrying a plurality of plant pots includes a base plate and a plurality of container sections. The container sections are provided in the base plate for receiving pots therein. Each of the container sections has an open top end, a peripheral wall and a bottom wall. Retainer members are disposed on the peripheral wall of each of the container sections and are operable to resiliently apply pressing forces to the side wall of a pot received within the container section so as to fixedly hold the pot in position.

Abstract: The specification discloses a hanger assembly for suspending potted plants or similar ornamentation from chain-link, lattice, or similar type fencing. The device includes an object support member, attached by means of an integral tooth to a U-shaped support rod, the free ends of which are bent to form fence-engaging hooks.

Abstract: A plant tender delivers light to the foliage and water and nutrients to the roots of a plant growing in a container and embedded in an anchoring medium contained in the container. The plant tender has an armature positioned adjacent to the plant and formed with a conduit for electrical power. A reservoir is provided in physical contact with the container, armature or anchoring medium. The reservoir supplies water and nutrients to the roots. An artificial light source is supported by the armature and irradiates the foliage. A controller establishes a duty cycle of the light source and controls both the duty cycle and the delivery of water and nutrients. In certain embodiments, the positions of the plants and lights can be adjusted, and fish are grown in symbiotic relation to the plants.

Abstract: There is provided an elevated plant holder which is supported entirely from an ordinary plant or flower pot having a tapered interior surface. The plant holder includes an upstanding pole having a lower end near the bottom of the plant pot and an upper end. A pair of horizontally extending cross arms is provided for securing the pole at a point intermediate its ends and within the plant pot to the tapered interior surface of the plant pot. The upstanding pole passes through a central orifice in each cross arm. The opposite ends of the cross arms are disposed against the tapered interior surface of the plant pot. The longitudinal axes of the cross arms are disposed substantially perpendicularly to one another and lie in substantially adjacent planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pole. A wire basket is attached to the upper end of the pole for homing the plant. In an alternative embodiment, a wire frame is provided for securing the pole to the interior surface of the plant pot.

Abstract: A vertical planter has a plurality of spaced apart tiered flower pots centered about a pole. The pole is segmented to allow disassembly and shipping. A support base is either a stand having legs or a cement plug. Dual support means for the flower pots include the dirt in the flower pots and support bars in the pole. The device can be built into a large capacity planter over seven feet tall and weighing over 400 pounds.

Abstract: A water culture apparatus wherein air space sections are formed between plant containers and a nutrient solution when rafts are floated in a water culture tank filled with the nutrient solution. The plant containers are inserted in vertically oriented channels provided in the raft. The air space sections are formed in order that the plant containers do not get submerged in the nutrient solution. The plants are cultivated by: gradually moving the raft from one end to another end of the water culture tank, movement of the raft corresponding to a state of growth of the plants so that the plants supported by the plant containers reach the other end by the time the plants have grown as a result of having absorbed nutrients from the nutrient solution; and harvesting the plants when each of the rafts reaches the other end of the water culture tank.

Abstract: A watering gutter for use in a flood irrigation system is an elongate channel with spaced side walls and two container supporting surfaces running along the bag. The container supporting surfaces are separated by a drainage trough. Two additional drainage troughs are located between the side walls and the container supporting surfaces. In use, the gutters are arranged side by side, but spaced apart to provide adequate air movement around the plants. The troughs in the base of each gutter ensure uniform water distribution to plants and full drainage of the water away from the plant containers.

Abstract: A modular column planter, particularly adapted for household use, comprises a lower, middle and upper container. Each container has a bottom connecting with a sidewall that extends upwardly to define a top opening. On the lower container bottom is a post having a slotted, top retaining cup. Positioned about an opening in a bottom of the middle and upper container is an upright, hollow column and a lower column extension. A top edge of the middle container column is notched while a bottom edge of the upper container lower column extension is slotted. The planter is formed by fitting respectively the bottom of the middle and upper container in the top opening of the middle and upper container. As located, the middle container column extension fits into the lower container retaining cup and the upper container column extension fits into the middle container column upper end. These now joined columns form a watering tube.

Abstract: A hanger for removable engagement with a support member includes a rigid body with a hook-shaped upper end and a lower end having a removable support attachment for supporting an article on the hanger.

Abstract: An improved cut flower storage and display assembly is provided having a plurality of vertically spaced storage and display containers and including integral container dividers formed by the configuration of the vertically spaced containers. The assembly includes a liquid circulation system formed by discharge apertures in upper containers, a removable pump in a lowest one of the containers and a flexible liquid line connected between the pump and an uppermost container. The liquid circulation system permits easy removal of a container needing cleaning and replacement of the container needing cleaning with a clean container, so that the container needing cleaning can be cleaned remote from the apparatus.

Abstract: An adjustable flower saddle removably secured to the top portion of a tombstone. The adjustable saddle has opposing movable leg pairs extending for engagement over the top edge of a tombstone or the like. Decorative objects such as a planter box are attached to the saddle for ornamental display on the tombstone. The saddle is resiliently held on the tombstone by the opposing legs.

Abstract: A modular plant stand is disclosed. The plant stand may be assembled easily from a kit. When disassembled, the parts of the plant stand may stacked together in a compact bundle for shipping or storage. The plant stand has a number of vertical corner members, a number of wall panels which fit between adjacent corner members, a top collar and a bottom collar. The corner members and wall panels fit into channels in the top and bottom collars. The top collar has an inwardly extending flange from which an inner soil-containing liner, which may be a plant pot may be suspended from its top edge. The inner liner hangs down inside the plant stand and is therefore hidden from view. The sides and bottom of the inner liner are exposed to the air inside the plant stand and are therefore well ventilated. The weight of the inner liner and any materials that it contains helps to stabilize and hold together the plant stand.

Abstract: A tray having several hollow, frustro conical shaped portions for supporting pots having plants. Such tray has several openings near the edge of the tray to allow the tray to be carried while the pots having plants are positioned in the tray. A raised support is positioned in the bottom of each hollow, frustro conical shaped portions to allow the pot in each of such portions to be slightly elevated so that water can be contained and fed to each plant through the bottom of each pot holding a plant. The tray keeps the plants erect in the decorative container and acts as a filler and water reservoir. The tray is light in weight and may have many configurations.

Abstract: A combined corner pot holder and railing apparatus for flush-mounting on the inside corner of a deck/porch railing having a substantial depth to conceal the pots from view a triangular box with horizontally extending flanges for resting on the top of the railing, the flower planter having a flower pot container section defined by three walls connected by a triangular base, the container having a pair of side walls including a first side wall and a second sidewall joined in angular relation, and a back wall. The sidewalls adapted to a butt side portions of the railing and with each sidewall having a horizontally extending support flange configured to extend to fit on the top horizontal surface of the railing keeping the container positioned in the corner of the railing.

Abstract: A support device for plant and flower containers that distributes the weight of the container on substrata using a plurality of support members while providing air circulation between the container and substrata to deter compression of substrata and formation of mildew, mold and fungus on the substrata.

Abstract: A universal support bracket is constructed to adjust to various heights and volumes of flower pots and other containers and to adapt to hanging on wood and wrought iron railings and wood and masonry surfaces. A shallow channel with slots in the web is formed into a right angle, and a strap with a series of holes and an end hook fits into one leg of the angle between the sides of the channel. Screws passing through the slots in the web and the holes in the strap are used to attach the channel to a back support and to also clamp it tightly against the strap, locking the hook over the top edge of a side of the container. A "U" clamp is used around both the angle and the hooked strap to attach the bracket to an upright of a wrought iron railing.

Abstract: A stand for plants such as potted plants which elevates the plant and pot from the floor. A base comprises frictional contact areas which contact a pot, or alternatively, a dish which may be used in conjunction with the base. The base allows the feet of differing and various configurations to be used in conjunction with the stand depending on the nature of the flooring surface. The stand may be used in conjunction with a dish having a wall and lugs which retain the stand within the dish. For added support, a second base may be used which is inserted into a void of a larger base.

Abstract: A tensile support device comprising a pair of rigid, elongated members which are horizontally disposed and attached closely together at their outer ends and held widely spaced apart by a cable or strap at their inner ends which rest against a supporting surface, such as a wall, a tree, a pole, or a plurality of balcony posts. A tensional support cable is fastened at its lower end to the outer ends of the members or to the connection between the outer ends of the members and at its upper end to the supporting surface, or to a window sill by using an auxiliary bracket, at a point substantially above the inner ends, whereby a compressive force is created along the rigid members when a plant container is hooked over the connection between the outer ends.

Abstract: A receptacle allows planted pots to be placed above the ground and anchored to the ground. The receptacle is made to allow nesting of one receptacle inside another receptacle. The receptacle has an open-topped cavity in which the potted plant may be placed, still within its pot. Additionally, drainage materials are placed in a lower part of the same cavity and the drainage materials serve to anchor the receptacle to minimize the possibility that wind would blow-over the plant. Further, the cavity has a floor with a hole therein for receiving a stake so as to secure the receptacle to the ground. Additionally, a generally circular support flange extends peripherally around the outside of the receptacle in order to provide greater stability. The receptacle has a conical inner wall which is narrower at its lower end and a conical outer wall which is wider at its lower end. A sheet of insulation may be disposed in the inter-wall space between the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: A container for a cemetery floral arrangement consists of a disposable paper cup adapted to hold the arrangement and a reusable plastic holder for supporting and retaining the cup in a desired position on the ground. The holder comprises a cup portion adapted to retainingly receive the paper cup and a projecting, tapered, cruciform spike, on the bottom of the cup portion, for fixing the holder in the ground.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for affixing a planter to a horizontal or vertical surface such as the top or side of a deck, balcony or porch railing, iron railing, vertical wall and the like. The planter has a bottom, a surrounding wall extending upwardly from the bottom, and an open top. The bottom is so configured as to accommodate at least one vertically oriented bolt. The at least one bolt is isolated from the interior of the planter. At least one bracket is attachable to the planter by the at least one bolt. The at least one bracket is also attachable to the railing or wall by appropriate fastening means. In a preferred embodiment the planter bottom is provided with at least one upstanding socket for the at least one bolt. The socket has a central vertical bore with an open bottom end and a closed top end. An internally threaded bushing is fixed in the socket bore to be threadedly engaged by the at least one bolt.

Abstract: A planter for supporting a plurality of plant pots around the trunk of a tree comprising a plurality of identical, flat segments, each segment forming the arc of a circle having an opening in the middle to support a flower pot. A pair of arcuate slots are located on opposite sides of the opening, the segments overlapping each other with the arcuate slots on overlapping segments being aligned with each other and surrounding the trunk. A bolt extends through each pair of aligned slots held together by a wing nut which are locked together after sliding said overlapping segments with respect to each other to closely fit the outline of the trunk. The segments can be designed to accomodate a pole with a rectangular cross section.

Abstract: A vertical plant stand arrangement includes a lower base having a water reservoir and pumping system, the electrical controls and timer unit; a central vertical support column provided with a plurality of plant stations and, optionally, an upper cover that house the water drip distribution system and the lighting system. The base has two physically separate sections--one housing the water reservoir and pumping system and the other housing the electrical system and timer. The water reservoir includes a filtering system and feeding lines to the top of the central vertical support column as well as return lines from each plant station to the water reservoir. The electrical system includes a timer that activates the pumping system in the water reservoir. The central vertical support column includes a hollow interior passageway for receiving the water lines and a plurality of plant stations attached thereto. The location of each of the plant stations is adjustable to allow different plant configurations.

Abstract: A house plant hospital comprises a closed container in which a potted plant may be positioned and covered by a hingedly-attached lid. A plurality of lights are mounted within the container, while the plant may be occasionally rotated by being positioned upon a "lazy susan" support. In an alternative embodiment, provision is made for supporting several layers of plants and a water spray system is also provided. Additionally, fertilizer and pesticides may be sprayed over the plants while they are retained within the container. The closed container positionable over the plants operates to retain heat provided by the artificial light source so as to prevent the plants from being damaged in a cold environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant growing and cultivation system, comprising a plant growing table (1), plant growing containers (8) mounted in said table as well as a drainage system for surplus water and condensing water from said plant containers. The table is built with profiles (4,5), connected to each other and forming bearing supports (15,21) for soil-carrying plates or plant containers mounted in the table, which bearing supports include elements, which form channels (16,22).

Abstract: An apparatus for promoting generation of exhaled organic compounds from trees comprised of a potted tree container, a pot stand means mounted on the bottom of the container, the pot stand means is comprised of a plurality of trees in pot trays arranged at intervals so that contact can be made between branched of adjacent trees. A water supply for supplying water to potted trees is provided and an illuminator is mounted in container with, apparatus for rotating all or a part of pot trays. An air suction port for sucking air into the potted tree container, and an air exhaust system for discharging air containing volatile organic compounds released by the potted trees into the interior of a room are provided. All or a part of trees are rotated while in contact with each other such that each tree is mechanically stimulated by an adjacent tree so that the stimulation from adjacent trees increases the amount of volatile organic compounds released from the trees.

Abstract: A planter holding apparatus is adapted to be mounted on the down spout of a building and clamped in place. Where it is desired to have plants such as vegetables growing up the outside of the down spout, a second member is mounted on the down spout above the holding member and a lattice is formed therebetween. Both the holding apparatus and the second member have means for clamping them to the down spout and stabilizing means for maintaining them in proper orientation on the down spout.

Abstract: A rigid planar support for an individual potted plant which preserves carpet pile preventing matting, permanent carpet crush and stains. The plant pot support is comprised of a molded plastic disk having a plurality of strategically shaped, sized and located support legs which are semi-circular cavities vertically and arcuate shaped horizontally to provide maximum possible weight distribution and weight support for a heavy potted plant while distributing the weight on the support legs to minimize the pressure on the carpet pile and jute backing of carpet. The plastic material is waterproof to prevent moisture from passing through the disk to the carpet from the plant pot.

Abstract: An air purification planter is disclosed which comprises a receptacle; an aeration assembly; a pot-growing plant; and, a potting media. The receptacle is of the type utilized commercially. A portion of said aeration assembly is sized and proportioned to fit within said receptacle. In the preferred embodiment, a commercial receptacle is perforated near the bottom of said receptacle in order to permit communication of said aeration assembly from the interior to the exterior of said receptacle. The aeration assembly includes an electric fan which connects to the exterior end. The fan draws air through the potting media, by the root system, and through the aeration assembly, and recirculates the cleansed air.An alternative embodiment of the air purification planter utilizes a totem concept, and, comprises an aeration assembly; and a trellis-growing plant. In the alternate embodiment, the potting media is combined with activated charcoal to be wrapped about said aerating section.

Abstract: A plant pot structure is arranged for threaded securement within a threaded pedestal bore, wherein the apparatus includes a threaded disk threadedly receivable within the bore and the disk mounting a support rod orthogonally thereto in a coaxial relationship. The pot structure is mounted at an upper terminal end of the rod, wherein the pot structure is arranged to optionally include a lower conical base and a cylindrical base permitting directing of water flow into the pot mounted within the conical base.

Abstract: A "U" shaped unitary bracket is arranged for mounting about a forward edge of a window sill utilizing an adhesive strip mounted to a bottom surface of a first plate extending beyond an underlying parallel second plate. Connector fasteners are orthogonally directed through the second plate for securement to a bottom surface of the window sill. A modification of the invention includes a window box structure mounted to a connecting web of the first and second plates, with the window box including a rear wall mounting a plurality of sockets in a parallel relationship relative to the second plate utilizing threaded extender rods arranged for projection and in engagement with a rearwardly oriented vertical wall surface to align the window sill box relative to the associated window. A further modification of the invention includes an irrigation conduit structure positioned in an adjustable relationship overlying the window box for the continuous directing of irrigation fluid into the window box structure.

Abstract: A rack for the display of objects such as flower pots, candy bowls, and fruit baskets. The rack includes arms which extend from a central shaft in a staggered fashion and which include disk-shaped bases on their distal ends for supporting the objects. Furthermore, the arms are slidable on the shaft such that the bases are vertically adjustable. For storage and transport, the arms and legs may be readily disconnected from the central shaft, and the central shaft itself may be broken down into pieces.

Abstract: An elevated work platform for raising a potted plant to a comfortable working height and providing a work area in which tools and materials, has a generally conical raised platform and a surrounding debris collecting and storage area. The work station and lid are made of plastic and can be readily moved and cleaned. The work station provides an accumulating area in which bags of soil or other items needed for the care of plants can be placed. The work station is an improvement over makeshift arrangements and also provides a user with a collector for any runoff of excess water used to water or moisten a plant or soil.

Abstract: Particularly for use in wintertime, a plant rejuvenator is provided in the form of a wall-hung shelf that is internally covered with reflective material. Along the rear wall of the shelf, in front of the reflective material, is positioned an array of fluorescent lamps. Within the shelf, in front of the fluorescent lamps, is placed one or more potted plants; each plant positioned on an automatically rotating pot-base. Covering the front of the shelf is a partially transparent folding door. When closed, the door reflects some 90% of the light impinging upon it, but lets through the remaining 10%. A ventilation fan is arranged to maintain the temperature within the shelf at an optimum level. An automatic watering and feeding arrangement maintains the soil of each potted plant such as to promote effective plant growth. The light provided in intense enough to sustain a high degree of plant growth. The automatic rotation of the pots provides for even exposure to light.

Abstract: A plant stand for container grown nursery plants which holds container plants upright especially during times of wind, comprises a large circular ring and a smaller circular ring and a plurality of upside-down "U" shaped vertical braces secured to the inside of the large circular ring and secured to the inside and projecting above the smaller circular ring to form an adjustable diameter tension opening to hold upright a container grown plant.

Abstract: A mushroom tray comprising a tray portion having opposing sidewalls, opposing end walls and a substantially flat bottom sheet having a parallity of channels formed therein and extending therealong, corrosion-resistant I-beams positioned within the channels for strengthening and stiffening the bottom sheet, and a parallity of clips for securing the I-beams to the underside of the bottom sheet. In a preferred embodiment, the trays include downwardly projecting legs which are shaped enable the trays to be stacked vertically. Also in the preferred embodiment, the trays are made of a polyolefin and the I-beams are made of aluminum. The end walls also preferably include I-beams for re-enforcement; the I-beams are totally enclosed in the end wall structure to minimize exposure to a corrosive atmosphere.

Abstract: The structure is tree-like, having a tubular cruciform base, a vertical section and a plurality of tiers of limb-like structure, comprising a top tier, a bottom tier and at least one intermediate tier. The basic structure comprises one straight vertical tube and four bent tubular elements. The four elements each have a horizontal portion which is part of the cruciform base, a vertical portion which is part of the vertical section and an arched top which is part of the top tier of limb-like structures. The tubular elements are integrated by spacers and clamps. The clamps also retain tubular sockets which hold the tubular limb-like structures of the bottom and intermediate tiers. A swivelled snap hook is attached to the free end of each limb-like structure to support a hanging plant.