Patent ID: 6226921
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A pot for growing plants comprising:the pot having an upper end, a plant growing area and a lower end,the lower end of the pot having a bottom member and an upper closure plate positioned with respect to the bottom member defining an enclosed water reservoir,the upper closure plate having a first aperture therein for communication of the plant growing area of the pot with the reservoir,a hydrophilic wick juxtaposed to the first aperture in the upper closure plate for drawing water from the water reservoir to the first aperture in the upper closure plate,a water filler tube extending from the upper end of the pot to the water reservoir and being in open communication therewith,the filler tube having a selectively open upper end for filling with water and having an open lower end in communication with the water reservoir,a water level indicator extending from the upper end of the pot to the water reservoir and being in open communication therewith,a support member positioned between the bottom member and the upper closure plate, the support member having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one positioning foot depending from the lower surface of the support member and engaging the bottom member to maintain the support member distanced from the bottom member, andthe hydrophilic wick being juxtaposed between the upper surface of the support member and a lower surface of the upper closure plate.