Abstract: A device having a coiled section (13) and clip (12) attached over the rim of a pot (10) with an elongated stem (14) extending over and holding a plant in the pot. The coiled section (13) contains spring-like semi-circular loops and an outer vertical clip so that the rim of the pot fits between the loops and the clip for secure holding. An optional inward bending hook (15) may be further provided to hold the device under the bottom of the rim. Due to the spring-like expandability of the coiled section (13), the device can be easily used on plastic pots or any type of pot without modification.

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 holding 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 rod like plant support is held in a plant pot adjacent the side wall of the latter. The holder is in the form of a flat discoid base plate, with an integral socket upstanding from a central portion thereof. A rod engages into and upstands from the socket. A number of integral fingers radially outwardly project from the discoid base plate generally within its plane. The length of each finger is adjustable to fit plant pots having varying internal diameters or varying configurations. Preferably, length adjustment of the fingers is made by cutting end portions thereof along transverse weak lines. In this way, not only is the plant support immobilized within the plant pot, but also, the relative position of the upstanding tie-rod is adjustable relative to plant foliage configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to construction and building toys, blocks and the like for children and structurally similar construction and building materials and components for building retaining walls, support structures and lattices, trellises, and enclosed structures and other self supported units comprised of a plurality of individual, modular, high-shear panels, and more particularly, to a plurality of cross members having discrete and individual openings at various and specific locations within the cross members and a plurality of tubular or cylindrical or other cross-sectional shaped lateral members, the lateral members being set into the openings within the cross members such that, upon assembly, modular, high shear strength panels are created.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for supporting plants includes a base plate (12) having a vertical channel (14) and a plurality of horizontal channels (16), (18), (20), and (22). A vertical rod (32) extends into and above the ground through the vertical channel (14). A plurality of horizontal rods (36) within each horizontal channel (16), (18), (20), and (22) extends a support base provided by the base plate (12). An end plate (38) connects to each horizontal rod (36) to allow for attachment to nearby structures for further support.

Abstract: A mounting plate having a central shaft fixedly and coaxially mounted to the shaft is arranged for reception within a pot member and with the mounting plate positioned on the pot floor spaced therefrom by a plurality of support feet. In this manner, the central shaft may be manually grasped for the lifting of the mounting plate from the pot effecting separation of a plant positioned upon the mounting plate from the associated pot.

Abstract: An improved support for potted plants comprising a vertical post formed of one or more hollow sections secured to a horizontal apertured anchor plate. The anchor plate, which rests on the bottom of the pot, is held in place by the weight of the soil in the pot. The vertical post is extendable in length by the addition of post segments. The section of the post in the pot is apertured to provide feeding ports for the plant and the sections are interconnected by a coupling having tabs extending laterally thereof for anchoring plant ties.

Abstract: A self-watering dish garden includes a lower container section which defines a liquid holding reservoir, an upper container section which fits on the lower container section and has an open top, and a tray which fits into the upper container section. The tray receives plant material in a growing medium and has a depth such that the bottom of the tray is above the top of the lower container section. The tray includes a supporting flange for supporting a partition which includes an outer rim and retaining members. At least one water absorbing member extends from the growing medium through the bottom of the tray into the liquid holding reservoir.

Abstract: A support device for rigidly holding an upright prop driven into a ground mixture in a container having an upper rim. The device comprises an elongated member provided at one end with a ring in which the prop may be slid and held substantially vertically when it is set in ground mixture. The device also comprises a sleeve that can be clipped onto the rim of the container, the sleeve slideably receiving the elongated member and holding it in a direction perpendicular to the rim. The elongated member is detachably locked within the sleeve by a pawl which projects from the sleeve in such a manner as to engage a notch being part of a series of spaced apart notches made in the elongated member.

Abstract: The disclosed trellis apparatus is assemblied from a number of separate substantially identical rigid L-shaped pieces, each having short and long generally straight portions meeting across a generally right angle bend, and a loop formed adjacent the free end of each portion. The loop on the short portion is open and presents a gap wider than the cross-section of the long portion and further lies in a plane generally perpendicular to the straight portion. The free end of each long portion may be inserted direct)y into the plant dirt, at different circumferential locations radially adjacent the plant, to a depth that provides stable support thereof and that orients the short portion substantially horizontal and laterally adjacent the plant foliage.

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 method to hold a potted or planted plant or rooted tree in a vertical upright position, comprising a flexible circular collar (22) joined to a plurality of two piece adjustable elongated support members (26). Further, having the means for the plurality of two piece adjustable elongated support members (26) to be placed upon the upper lip of a pot by means of the plurality of forked elongated support member holders (38) or secured directly into the soil by means of the plurality of the shovel head elongated support member (40).

Abstract: Known plant-cultivation boards for vertical epiphyte planting in a plant substrate are nowadays made of wickerwork of tree fern roots cut into a cuboid shape. However, this material should no longer be used for reasons of protection of the species. Moreover, when the epiphytes are replanted, the roots cannot, or only with a high degree of destruction be detached from the known plant-cultivation boards. For eliminating this disadvantage and permitting also a use of other plant substrates, it is suggested that a receptacle (1) should be created for the plant substrate, which comprises a back wall (3) provided with a smooth inner surface facing the plant substrate and a front wall (2) which is composed of a plurality of releasable elements (13) provided with fastening means for fastening the plants and which includes at least one opening (21) permitting the plants to reach the plant substrate, the opening being formed by spacers (18) arranged between the elements (13).

Abstract: A rectangular frame made up of inwardly facing channels embraces upper and lower panels of relatively rigid light-weight porous or foam material capable of receiving pins, etc., to serve as a bulletin board. One edge of the frame has a pair of vertically spaced ears apertured in vertical alignment for attachement to a door via the hinge pins of the door hinges. The frame is cross-braced at about its midpoint and the cross brace serves also to retain the upper of the two panels against downward shifting.

Abstract: A support mechanism installable on a plant container to maintain the plant stem (stalk) in a vertical position. Adjustments are built into the mechanism to vary the size and location of a stem support ring structure. The mechanism can be used on a range of container sizes.

Abstract: An adjustable support assembly comprises two clamping parts, an extensible bar, and a connection piece, these components being independent of one another. The extensible bar, composed of a tubular element and a threaded rod screwed into a nut integral with the tubular element, supports the connection piece and presses the two clamping parts against opposite walls of the container. The support facilitates the affixing of trellises, hoops, and other types of props for plants growing in window boxes or other containers.

Abstract: A combination portable plant pot and trellis has a pot for growing plants, flowers, vines and the like and a preferably circumferential trellis extending above the pot and detachably attached thereto. The preferred attachment means have downwardly extending extensions on support posts of the trellis, and these extensions have a lip to engage ledges along the side of the pot and are reachable through apertures in the pot rim. This secures the trellis to the pot and provides the necessary upper support for the branches and vines of growing plants to expose them to maximum sunlight and air.

Abstract: A plant support having a decorative end piece and a base piece oppositely disposed therefrom with intermediate sections secured therebetween as desired provides an expandable plant support. Between each junction of the intermediate sections and the base and decorative sections, is provided a plant tie holder. On the base piece is mounted at least one base cross member for support.

Abstract: Apparatus for stabilizing plant support stakes in a pot includes means spaced vertically and partially defining first and second loops for receiving and holding the plant. Means spaced vertically partially define third and fourth loops for receiving and holding the stake. A spacer member is between the first and second loops and the third and fourth loops. Means brace the loops in fixed relationship to the spacer member.In one embodiment, the bracing means includes a first brace disposed between the first and second loops and a second brace disposed between the third and fourth loops. The third and fourth loops may be respectively disposed within the first and second loops in the planar relationship and may be pivotable from this planar relationship to form the loops. The spacer member and the loops may be open to facilitate the circulation of air and water through the pot and to permit the roots of the plant to spread.

Abstract: A support body portion extends inwardly from the top rim of a plant pot and has a substantially vertical channel therethrough bounded on the outer end by the inner surface of the pot, on the inner end by a rod support groove substantially parallel with the axis of symmetry of the pot and on the sides by a pair of side walls that converge radially inward. A plant support rod is positioned in the rod support groove and extends above the pot a substantial distance so that a plant in the pot can be tied to it for support. A spring wedge having a pair of legs, at the same angle to each other as the angle of the slope of the pot side to the axis of symmetry, joined by a resilient bight portion is pushed down into the top of the vertical channel so one leg bears against the sloping wall of the pot and the other leg bears against the support rod to anchor it firmly in the vertical rod support groove.

Abstract: A group of topiary framing members, each carried separately by a planter or flower pot, the pots or planters slideably assembled into a group for contiguous support, one planter by the next. The exposed parts of each plant have a color distinct from an adjacent plant and are supported by a planter separable from the group for trimming to a selected shape provided by the topiary framing member, so that the assembly of topiary frames and plants thereon forms a composite design of trimmed shape, each individual plant of the assembly growing from a separate planter. The group of composite framing members are in the form of an ornamental object, such as animal or person or other, having the appearance of an ornamental single statuary composite, and the plants thereof grow as a group while their planters are separable easily for trimming of the plants, such as slideably, and are then reassembled into the ornamental composite.

Abstract: The stake incorporates a foamed plastic core. The core is covered by brown paint. A layer of peat moss is adhesively secured over the painted layer and is uniformly distributed over the surface of the stake.

Abstract: A telescoping plant stake employing a number of telescoping tubular elements, each of which are fitted with a highly resilient friction element at their inner end. The friction element is secured in a groove with its outermost surface extending slightly above the surface of the tubular member with which it is associated and includes a plurality of diamond like protuberances spaced around the periphery which assume compressive engagement with the encircling tube for that member.

Abstract: Cultural support for epiphytic plants is provided by a polystyrene support body wedgingly positioned within a conical container spaced below its upper rim. The upper exposed surface of the support body has a convex curvature to promote drainage through openings in the peripheral edge abutting the container wall surface. Plant roots are anchored to the upper support surface of the support body and/or a post projecting upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A plant stake is disclosed comprising a telescoping post supported on legs that swing pivotally from the base of the post into engagement with the ground. Ground anchor members are provided at the end of the legs for securing the post in a position such that the post may be aligned vertically by adjustment of the legs. A basket is suspended from beneath the post, the basket being used to support or grow tuberous plants. The basket is hoisted from a level slightly below ground level up to the base of the post by means of a hoist such as a threaded shaft having a rotatable flange thereon on which the basket may be secured, the threaded shaft threadably engaging either the flange or the post along the longitudinal axis of the post.

Abstract: A novel, improved plant support device universally adaptable for holding one or more upright plant-supporting masts substantially vertical in conjunction with a flower pot or other planter receptacle without penetrating the soil or disturbing plant root growth. The support mast can be readily mounted directly to or indirectly in conjunction with the rim portion of the receptacle by means of a pair of generally horizontal cross-disposed mast-traversing-and-supporting rods, each rod separately intersecting the lower base portion of the mast on closely vertically spaced levels, with the ends of the respective horizontal rods slipped through correspondingly provided holes or slots in the upper rim portion of the plant receptacle. Various rim hole and slot arrangements are disclosed to provide for a variety of differing dispositions of one or more of the masts relative to the receptacle's center and/or rim to readily accommodate varying plant stalk/stem locations therein.

Abstract: A flower pot of the type having a cavity therein and a top opening communicating with the cavity and peripheral holes at the bottom thereof is provided with a rigid wire member extending along the side of the cavity and through the holes, the wire member having a generally U-shape with a bridging portion across the top thereof for anchoring the plant above the top opening of the pot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant stem holder, particularly potted house plants having tall or elongated stems. The plant support includes a unitary tripodal base having three radiating sleeves and consisting of three stub feet that also extend radially and horizontally outward from each sleeve. The screw type stub feet can be telescopically adjusted to secure the plant support to the inner wall of a round or oval planter. A single upright stanchion, having plant stem bracing means, depends from a central position on the tripodal base. A tier-type of plant stem extension assembly is securely mounted at the top end of the upright stanchion. The plant stem holder of this invention avoids damaging plant roots, effectively supports house plants, and presents an attractive appearance to the observer.