GB2565303A

GB2565303A - An improved plant pot

Info

Publication number: GB2565303A
Application number: GB1712696.2A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Varnava Varnavas
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-08-08
Filing date: 2017-08-08
Publication date: 2019-02-13
Also published as: GB201712696D0

Abstract

A plant pot 1 comprising a container body defined by a perimeter wall 2 extending upward from a base 12 and having an open end 14. Plant pot 1 further comprises a support 5 extending across the open end 14. Support 5 retains tube 8 in a position so the tube 8 extends to the base 12. Tube 8 houses a float 7 that is moveable along the tube 8, where the position of float 7 within the tube 8 provides a display indicating a water level in the container-body. Tube 8 may comprise one or more apertures 11,fig.3, which allow the passage of water, but prevent the passage of particulates. Float 7 may comprise an electronic display. Tube 8 may comprise a geotextile material secured to an end portion of the tube 8 and covering the apertures 11. Also, a plant pot comprising a container-body as above, where the container-body includes a dividing wall providing, a chamber compartment, and a measuring compartment that are in fluid communication, but where particulates are prevented from passing from one compartment to another. The measuring chamber includes a means of determining and indicating a level of standing water in the measuring chamber.

Description

Field of the invention

The invention relates to a plant pot facilitating measurement of the water level in the plant pot. The invention further relates to a device to adapt a plant pot and to enable the water level to be measured.

Pots are used for a wide variety of growing options, including but not limited to, home grown plants such as vegetables, flowers and trees, A large number of pots for use in the home, feature one or more apertures in their base The apertures are to allow water to pass out of the pot, as otherwise, if the plant is in standing wafer, this can Lead to root rot. Such pots require a dish for collecting any water run-off. which means can be untidy and can be displeasing to a user’s eye, Not only do these apertures allow water to run out, but it is common that there is soil run out also.

The soil run out creates an untidy environment around the pot base, and provides a dirty surrounding environment which could cause damage to carpets, or rugs within a user's home, it is also not uncommon also, for evaporating water to leave a lime scale trace on the dish. Over time, when a pot requires the use of an under dish, the lime scale builds up, and can significantly alter the appearance of the base portions of the external walls of the pot. Moreover the water and nutrients from the soil can result in the growth of flora in the dish, again giving an unsightly appearance.

Due to the pot base apertures, water can pass through the soil at a rate that does not allow for the substantial uptake of water in to the soil. This can present a number of issues, including a requirement for repeated watering. This can lead io the user requiring the assistance of others, or the use of specifically designed apparatus, should the user be unavailable to water their plants due to work commitments, or holidays.

Devices used in monitoring water concentration of the soil, used for growing plant matter have been found to be unreliable. It has been noted that batteries used in digital water readers have a short life span, and are accompanied by a bulky casing which is equally unpleasant to the eye. Water moisture readers are designed for quick use, and are ideally not left within the pot. This means that a user has to be present to turn on, insert, and then wait for a reading to determine the water concentration, or level, within the soil of their pot.

The present invention provides a plant pot which seeks to address the above problems and provide a user with ready indication of the level of water in a plant pot, without the need to disturb the soil. Further, the Invention provides a method of monitoring water concentration within a plant pot that reduces water spill potential and avoids the requirement for the use of a pot with apertures and the use of a pot dish under the pot.

It is to these problems, that the invention attempts to offer a solution.

Summa.ry.of the.inyenfign

In its broadest Independent aspect, the invention comprises a plant pot, the pot having a base and a perimeter wall extending upwardly therefrom to define a container body, open at one end, to retain soil and plant material, the pot including a support extending across the body opening, the support, supporting and retaining in position a tube extending to the base of the container, the tube housing a float movable along the tube, the position of the float within the tube being determined by the water level in the container, a display to indicate the water level.

Advantageously, the support can be provided as attached to, and forming part of the pot. The support, in use, supports a tube for receiving a float for use in measuring the water volume within the pot The tube, in contact with the base provides the support with an anchor, to maintain the support in position.

Preferably, the support defines an aperture through which the tube passes.

Advantageously, the aperture is sized to reflect the size of the tube, and therefore receive the float for measuring water volume.

Preferably, the support is constructed to lie below the top portion of the perimeter wall.

Advantageously, the support portion is constructed to be positioned below the line of the top of the pot wall This allows for the support to be positioned within the pot in a discreet manner, so as to avoid being obvious to any who glance over the pot

Preferably, the tube comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but, preventing the passage of particulates.

Advantageously, the apertures are sized to restrict the flow of particulates into the tube. The apertures allow water to flow into and out. of the tube.

Preferably, tube is at from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of a pot base.

This, advantageously, ensures that the support is maintained at a substantially horizontal positioning extending from the pot wall. By positioning the tube at about 80 to around 100 degrees upright of the pot base, the water level is represented accurately in the tube.

Preferably, the float density Is less than that of water.

Advantageously, the user can determine the water level within the pot, by viewing how much of the float has extended from the tube, above the level of the support.

Preferably, the float comprises an electronic display.

Advantageously., a digital water volume measuring device can be used by a user, should they prefer.

Preferably, the float comprises marking, the markings displayed being dependant on the volume of water with the tube.

Advantageously, markings on the float allow a user to determine changes in water volume.

Preferably, the said support can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot walL structure.

Advantageously, the support can be constructed to fit varying pot wall structures,

Preferably, the support aperture is constructed so as to be fixed to the tube at a portion relative the centre height, of the tube, wherein in use, the support is covered by soil, to present only the tube above the soil

Advantageously, the support can be constructed so as to lie below the surface of the soil, with only the top portion of the tube above the soil line. This embodiment is advantageous in the event of a pot in the public view, and therefore the ease of removal of the support by a third party is significantly reduced. This embodiment is also advantageous for ensuring that the use of the water monitoring is discreet.

Preferably, the tube includes a geotextile material, said geotextiie material secured to the end portion of the tube, wherein said geotextiie wrap is positioned to cover the tube apertures.

Advantageously, the geotextile material acts a further barrier to particulates. The material and prevents the transfer of particulates across the tube apertures., but allows the transfer of water.

In a second, broad independent aspect, the invention comprises a plant pot, the pot having a base and a perimeter wall extending upwardly therefrom to define a container body, open at one end, to retain soil and plant material, a dividing wall extending across the container body dividing internally the container body into two compartments, a chamber compartment and a measuring compartment, such that particulate matter Is prevented from crossing from one compartment to the other compartment, the two compartments being fluidly connected to allow liquid to flow between the chamber compartment and the measuring compartment, the measuring chamber Including a measuring means to determine the level of standing water within the measuring chamber, a display, connected to the measuring means to display the measured water level.

Advantageously, the cover can be constructed so as to comprise a partitioning wall The partitioning wall acts as a barrier to soil and particulates, and creates a measuring compartment, for which the user can measure the volume of water within the pot.

Preferably, the cover is constructed to lie below the top portion of a pot wall.

This advantageously provides the user with a discreet support.

Preferably, the dividing wall comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but, preventing the passage of particulates.

Advantageously, the apertures are sized to restrict the flow of particulates into the tube. The apertures allow water to flow info and out of the tube.

Preferably, the dividing wall is at from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of the pot base.

This, advantageously, ensures that the cover is maintained at a substantially horizontal positioning extending from the pot wall By positioning the partitioning wall at about SO to around 100 degrees upright of the pot base, the water level is represented accurately in the compartment

Preferably, the measuring means consists of a float

Preferably, the measuring means comprises an electronic display.

Advantageously, a digital water volume measuring device can be used by a user, should they prefer.

Preferably, the cover can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot wail structure.

Advantageously, the cover can be constructed to fit varying pot wail structures.

Preferably, the cover is constructed so as to be fixed to the dividing wall at a portion relative the centre height of the dividing wail, such that, in use, the cover is positioned within the soil line.

Advantageously, the cover can be constructed so as to lie below the surface of the soil, with only the top portion of the tube above the soil line. This embodiment is advantageous in the event, of a pot in the public view, and therefore the ease of removal of the cover by a third party is significantly reduced. This embodiment is also advantageous for ensuring that the use of the water monitoring is discreet.

Preferably, the dividing wall includes a geotextiie material, said geotextiie material is constructed so as to substantially cover, at least, the lower portion of the dividing wail, wherein said geotextiie wrap is positioned to cover the dividing wall apertures.

Advantageously, the geotextile material acts a further barrier to particulates, The material and prevents the transfer of particulates across the tube apertures, but allows the transfer of water.

In a third, broad independent aspect, the invention comprises a device for measuring water level comprising a support, the support, supporting a tube, a tube extending through an aperture In the support, and retained in position by the support, the tube housing a float movable along the tube axis, the position of the float within the tube being determined by the standing water level in a container, the float being operably connected to a display to indicate the water level.

Advantageously, the support can be provided without a pot. This allows a user to attach the support, to any existing pots they have. This can help with reducing cost for users, and with ensuring that a wider range of users can benefit from the support.

Preferably, the support is supported in its In use position by a hook attached to the support.

Advantageously, the hook provides a means for attaching the support to the pot, but allows the support to be moved to other pots, should this be required.

Preferably, wherein the hook comprises a clamp.

Advantageously, in this embodiment, the hook can comprise a clamp, A clamp provides an extra degree of security when attaching the support to the pot.

Preferably, the hook comprises screw-receiving apertures,

In this embodiment, the hook can advantageously be fastened to the pot, for further security. This may be useful where the pot is in a public area, such as a shopping mall

Preferably, the tube comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but preventing the passage of particulates.

Advantageously, the apertures are sized to restrict the flow of particulates into the tube. The apertures allow water to flow into and out of the tube.

Preferably, the said tube is at from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of a pot base.

This, advantageously, ensures that the support is maintained at a substantially horizontal positioning extending from the pot wall, By positioning the partitioning wall at about 80 to around 100 degrees upright of the pot base, the water level is represented accurately in the compartment.

Preferably, the float density Is less than that of water.

Advantageously, the user can determine the water Level within the pot, by viewing how much or the float has extended from the tube, above the level oi the support.

Preferably, the float comprises an electronic display.

Advantageously, a digi tal, water volume measuring device can be used by a user, should they prefer.

Preferably, the support can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot wall structure.

Advantageously, the support can be constructed to fit varying pot wall structures.

Preferably, the support aperture is constructed so as to be fixed to the tube at a portion relative the centre height of the tube, wherein in use, the support is positioned within the soil line, so as to present only the tube aperture above the soil line.

Advantageously, the support can be constructed so as to lie below the surface of the soil, with only the top portion of the tube above the soil line. This embodiment is advantageous in the event, of a pot. in the public view, and therefore the ease of removal of the support by a third party is significantly reduced. This embodiment is also advantageous for ensuring that the use of the water monitoring is discreet.

Preferably., the tube features a geotextiie material said geotextiie material is constructed so as to substantially cover, at least, the end portion of the tube, wherein said geotextile material is positioned so as to be located about the tube apertures,

Advantageously, the geotextile material acts a further barrier to particulates. The material and prevents the transfer of particulates across the tube apertures, but allows the transfer of water.

The invention is now described with reference to the accompanying drawings 'which show by way of example only, 12 embodiments of a pot and measuring device. In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a pot;

Figure 1a illustrates an alternative pot base;

Figure 1b illustrates the pot of Figure 1 having additionally an aeration pipe;

Figure 2 is a further cross-sectional side view of a pot;

Figure 3 is a cross sectional side view of the tube;

Figure 4 is an elevations! top view of the pot;

Figure 4a is an elevational top view of a pot having an alternative embodiment of a support;

Figure 4b illustrates a hinged support;

Figure 5 is an elevational side view of a buoyant measuring float;

Figure 6 is an elevational side view of a non-buoyant measuring float;

Figure 7A is a cross sectional side view of the removable support with no partitioning wall; Figure 7B is a cross sectional side view of the removable support with a partitioning wall; Figure 8 is an elevational top view of a further embodiment of a pot;

Figure 9 is an elevational top view of a further embodiment of a pot;

Figure 10 is an elevational top view of a further embodiment of a pot;

Figure 11 is an elevational top view of a further embodiment of a pot.

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Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a pot 1. The pot 1 is of standard construction known in the art and comprises a side wall 2, which forms a perimeter wall of the pot 1. The pot base 12 is solid, with no apertures, to prevent water from leaking out of the pot 1. Within the volume defined by the pot base 12 and the side wail 2 plant material and soil is retained. In order to measure the water level within the pot 1, a measuring chamber 4 is provided, in the illustrated embodiment of Figure 1, the chamber 4 is incorporated as part of a tube 8. The tube S comprises, at its lowest portion, a series of tube apertures 11 (see figure 3). The uppermost portion of the tube 8 is attached to a support 5: the support 5 extending out perpendicularly from below the top edge 13 of the side wall 2. The support 5 comprises an aperture 9, which forms an opening through which the tube 8 that extends from the pot base portion 12 to the support 5 can pass. The edge of the aperture 9 can be covered by a resilient materiel, such as rubber, to better grip the tube 8. The tube 8 can house a float 7 for measuring water level in the pot 1. The tube apertures 11 are sized so as to allow the passing of water between the soil and the interior of the measuring chamber 4. The pot 1 is open at one end '14 between the top edges 13 of the side wad 2.

The support 5 supports the tube 8 in its position within the pot 1, through attachment to the top portion of the tube 8. The tube 8 in this embodiment is maintained in position at an upper end to the support 5 and at a lower end through contact with the pot base 12.

The measuring chamber 4 is so constructed, to allow for measuring, and monitoring of the water level within the pot 1. The tube 8 houses a measuring float 7 within the measuring chamber 4. In use, water is poured into the soil within the container body 3 from the open end 14. As water is absorbed into the soil, the water is drawn by gravity, toward the pot base 12, The water level within the measuring chamber 4 is equal to that of the container body 3 due to the tendency of water to move from one area to another, so that the water level is equal across the two chambers 3,4. it is advantageous from time to time to allow water which has accumulated in the base region of a pot to be drained and to be replaced with fresh water, which is preferably achieved without removing the soil and plant. In this manner, the chance of water-borne infection of a plant is reduced, but importantly, the salt concentration in the water is able to be managed. With time, there will be a tendency for the concentration io increase to possibly levels dangerous to the plant.

The base of the pot 120 in Figure la therefore defines an aperture 121 which is releasably sealed by the plug 122, screw-threadably coupled to the walls of the aperture 121. In the illustrated embodiment, the plug 122 is conveniently formed of a bronze material although other materials known in the art can be utilised. The head of the plug 122 can include a slot 123 enabling the plug 122 to be easily screwed into position or unscrewed. Additionally or alternatively, other forms of fitment can be used such as a push-fit. in Figure 1b, an additional support 130, supporting a tube 131 is illustrated, The tube 131 has a plurality of apertures 132 which provide for aeration of the soil.

Figure 2 is a, cross-sectional side view of a second embodiment of pot 31, wherein the pot 31 comprises a partitioning wall 6. The partitioning wall, in use, maintains a barrier between the soil in the pot 31 and the float 7. The pot 31 comprises a side wail 2, which forms a perimeter around the pot 31, Within the perimeter wall, is a measuring chamber 34 situated within the volume 35 defined by the partitioning wall 6 and the side wail 2, The partitioning wall 6 extends from the pot base 12, to the support 5, The partitioning wall 6 comprises, at its lowest end a series of partitioning wall apertures 10. The support 5 extends out from below the top edge 13 of the side wall 2. The partitioning wall 6 defines apertures 10, in the lower region of the wall 6, the apertures 10, sized so as to allow the passage of water across the partitioning wall 6. Optionally, the tube 8, extending into the volume 35 and which houses the float 7 can extend to the base 12 and t include apertures 11 to allow fluid communication between the volume 35 and the internal volume of the tube 8 and hence the float 7.

For display purposes in figure 1 and figure 2, the pot side wall 2 Is constructed so as to diverge from the base portion 12 to the top edge 13. In alternative embodiments, the side wall 2 can be constructed so as to form a cylinder, wherein opposite edges of the wall 2 are parallel to one another. In a further alternative embodiment, the side wall 2 can converge, so as to form a narrower open edge 13,

The pot base 12 is constructed so as to ensure that water remains within the pot 1 Ensuring water retention within the pot 1, removes the requirement for a separate under-dish, or other suitable water collecting apparatus beneath the pot Ί, By constructing the pot base 12 to have no apertures the level of standing water in the pot 1 Is uniform across the pot 1, and so the support 5 can be positioned at any point within the pot 1.

Within the perimeter wall, the pot 31 receives soil. The soil Is contained within the growth region 3 defined by the side wall 2 and the partitioning wail 6. The partitioning wall 6 retains the soil outside the measuring chamber 4, as created by the support 5 and partitioning wall 6. The partitioning wall apertures 10 are so sized to allow the flow of water across the wall, and yet prevent soil particulates from entering the measuring chamber 4.

In the embodiments which a lube 8 is constructed so as to include tube apertures 11, then the tube bottom end portion 20 can feature a geotextile coating 21 secured around the end portion 20 of the tube 8, The geotextile coating 21 allows the transport of water across its membrane, but prevents the transfer of soil, or other particulate matter from crossing into the measuring chamber within the tube 8,

The tube 8 is mounted so as to extend from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of the base 12 of the pot 31, This range of upright variance enables the float 7 to function more effectively.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the tube 8 with geotextiie coating 21, The geotextile coating 21 is secured to the outside of the bottom end portion 20 of the tube 8, so as to cover the tube apertures 11. The geotextile coating 21 is fixed above the highest of the apertures on the tube 8, and maintained in position by the tube 8 contact with the pot base 12.

Figure 4 is an elevational top view of the pot 41. The pot wall top portion 13 forms the perimeter of the pot 41, The pot is suitably constructed so as to facilitate soil, or turf, for the growth of plants, flowers, small trees and other commonly grown matter.

The support 5 can have the form of a lid over part of the measuring chamber 4 created in the presence of the partitioning wail 6. The tube 8 opening is visible in the form of the support aperture 9. The size and shape of the support 5 can vary dependant on the pot 41 size and growth chamber 3 volume. The user selects a pot 1 on the growth chamber size that best suits their requirements.

Figure 4a is an elevational top view of a pot having two supports 140 and 141, The supports 140, 141 are narrower in extent around the circumference of the pot wall. Additionally, as shown In Figure 4b, the supports 140 is attached to the wall 142 by means of a hinge 143. In the illustrated embodiment, the hinge is a living hinge which enables the hinge more easily to lie flat against the pot wall when required. The use of the hinge allows the support to be pushed against the pot. wall, enabling pots to be stacked, which is convenient for storage and transport, reducing the volume required therefor. It will be recognised that the support illustrated In Figures 4a and 4b can also be utilised in pots having a single support or also having more than 2 supports.

Figures 5 and 6 are elevational side views of two embodiments of the float 7.

Figure 5 shows a buoyant float 7, wherein depth markers 15 are located at a user contact end 19, opposite a water contact end 18. Depth markers 15 provide an indication to a user of the level of water in the bottom of a pot, and can be applied to the float 7 in a number of ways, including ridges cut into the surface of the float 7, raised ridges from the surface of the float 7, or printed onto the float 7 surface. When raised, or cut into the surface of the float 7, the markers 15 form the means of a grip, to increase friction between the user's hand and the surface of the float, to reduce the likelihood of slipping when the user inserts, or removes the float 7. The float 7 rises out of the tube, as the water level increases, and sinks further into the tube 8 as the water level reduces. The higher the float 7 rises, the more depth markers IS are presented out of the tube 8. in an alternative embodiment, not illustrated, the float simply has a 'minimum' and a ‘maximum' mark to display the height of the water in a pot.

To achieve a buoyant float, the materials used in the construction of the float 7 can include a section formed partially or, solely, of polystyrene, a hollow sealed plastic tube, or other suitably buoyant material

Figure 6 is an elevationgl side view of the float 7 wherein the float is constructed not to be buoyant. The float 7 is inserted into the tube 8, with the water contact end 18 portion remaining in contact with the pot base portion 12. The user can determine the water Level by removing the float 7 and viewing the point at which the wafer markers 16 present a water line. To prevent slipping of the float in the user's hands, the float 7 comprises a grip portion 17 at the user interact end of the float. in a further embodiment., the float and support can comprise electronic displays. The electronic system can notify a user when the water level reaches a low level or is too high within the pot. The electronic system can feature a means to notify a user by a number of options, Including, but not limited to, mobile phone notifications, audible alarms and visual alarms.

The measuring markers on each float 7 can include a measuring scale. The markers 15,16 can be inscribed to consist of consecutively numbered markers, mm markers, cm markers, or inches. The marker method will be dependent, on the pot size, increasing as the size of the pot increases.

Figures 7 A and 78 are cross-sectional side view's of two embodiments of a removable support.

Figure 7A illustrates a support 5, for use for example when a pot has no partitioning wall 6. The support 5 has at one end, attached or integral therewith, s hook 22 extending therefrom. The hook 22, in use, is positioned over the top edge of the wall top edge 13 of a pot 1, and supports the support 5 In position within a pot 1. it will, be recognised that other means of attachment of the support 5 to a pot can be utilised. Additionally, known in the art, the support 5 can be formed to be integral with the side wall 2 of a pot,

Figure 7B illustrates a further embodiment of the support 5, where the support 5 comprises a partitioning wall 6 depending therefrom as well as a tube 8. The partitioning wall 6 is an extension of the support 5, downwardly to the pot base. The partitioning wall 6 is a means to separate the soil within a pot from the measuring chamber 4 within the tube 8, Therefore, In a further embodiment, where the partitioning wall 6 prevents soil from entering into a measuring chamber 4, the support 5 optionally does not. Include a tube 8 to retain a float 7. The float 7 is supported in its upright position by the perimeter of the support aperture 9.

The partitioning wall 6 provides support at one end to the support. 5. Reinforcement to the support is provided by the partitioning wall 6 connection with the base of the pot 1, into which the support has been installed.

In further embodiments, not illustrated, the hook 22 includes a lip (not. illustrated) at. its furthest extension, the lip engaging with a ridged outer surface of the pot to which the support 5 is attached to. The hook 22 can also comprise apertures, which allow a user to install a screw for fastening the hook to the pot. Magnets can also he used on the hook to further support the hook 22 in position on the pot.

Figures 8 to 11 display a number of alternative embodiments of the pot shape.

Figure 8 is an elevational top view of the pot 81, where the pot 81 is oval in shape.

Figure 9 Is an elevational top view of the pot 91, where the pot 91 Is rectangular in shape. The support 5 is constructed to extend across the pot 91, in a manner that the support S is in contact with three side wails of the pot 91,

Figure 10 is an elevational top view of the pot 101, where the pot 101 is rectangular In shape. The support 5 here transverse* the pot 101, across a corner portion, in contact with two sides walls of the pot 101

Figure 11 is an elevational top view of the pot 111, where the pot 111 is formed to wrap around and be placed into continuous engagement with a cylindrlcally shaped object. An advantage of this shape of pot is that the shape allows a user to install the pot in a variety of spaces where there is limited space. The support 5 is located at one and of the semicircular shape of the pot 111, The measuring chamber 4 reflects the level of water across the pot 111, due to the water level always seeking to ensure that the level across the whole of the pot 111 is the same.

In a further embodiment, the portion of the support hook 22. directly attached to the support 5 is sufficiently long to support, a support 5 that, in use, is positioned towards the pot base portion 12. in this embodiment, soil Is Laid over the top of the support 5, as well as beneath. The tube 8 extends above the support 5, and the user can insert the float 7 into the tube 8 above the soil line. This minimises the amount oi the support which is visible to a user.

In a further embodiment, the float can be fitted with an alarm system. This system can notify the user when the water concentration sinks below a pre- set level. The system can be programmed to feature a warning light at. the top of the float 7, or attached to the support 5. Other notifying means Include an audible alert, or a reminder update sent to a user’s mobile device.

In a further embodiment, the support 5 is constructed to lie below the soil. The tube 8 Is constructed to extend above the support 5, and above the top surface of the soil, preventing particulates entering into the tube 8.

Claims

1. A plant pot, the pot having a base and a perimeter wail extending upwardly therefrom to define a container body, open at one end, to retain soil and plant material, the pot including a support extending across the body opening, the support, supporting and retaining in position a tube extending to the base of the container, the tube housing a float movable along the tube, the position of the float within the tube being determined by the water level in the container, a display to indicate the water level z. A pot according to claim 1, wherein the support defines an aperture through which the tube passes.

3. A pot according to claim! or claim 2, wherein the support is constructed to lie below the top portion of the perimeter wall.

4. A pot according to any preceding claim, wherein the tube comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but, preventing the passage of particulates.

5.. A pot according to any preceding claim, wherein said tube is at from 80 degrees to around WO degrees to the upright, of a pot base,

8. A pot according to any preceding claim, wherein the float density Is less than that of water.

7.. A pot according to preceding claims, wherein the float comprises an electronic-display,

8. A pot according the claims 1 to 6, wherein the float comprises marking, the markings displayed being dependant on the volume of water with the tube.

9. A pot according to any preceding claim, wherein said support, can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot waif structure,

10. A pot according to any preceding claim, wherein the support aperture is constructed so as to he fixed to the tube at a portion relative the centre height of the tube, wherein in use, the support is covered by soil, to present only the tube above the soil

11. A pot according to claims 4 to 10, wherein the tube includes a geolextlle material, said geotextiie material secured to the end portion of the tube, wherein said geotextile wrap is positioned to cover the tube apertures,

12. A pot substantially as described herein, with reference to and as Illustrated by the text and/or drawings,

13. A plant pot, the pot. having a base and a perimeter wail extending upwardly therefrom to define a container body, open at one end, to retain soil and plant material, a dividing wall extending across the container body dividing internally the container body into two compartments, a chamber compartment and a measuring compartment, such that particulate matter is prevented from crossing from one compartment to the other compartment, the two compartments being fluidly connected to allow liquid to flow between the chamber compartment and the measuring compartment, the measuring chamber including a measuring means to determine the level of standing water within the measuring chamber, a display, corrected to the measuring means to display the measured water level

14. A pot according to claim 13, wherein the cover is constructed to lie below the top portion of a pot wall

15. A pot accorcrrg to either of claims 13 and 14, wherein the dividing wall comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but, preventing the passage of particulates.

16, A pot according to any of claims 13 to IS, wherein said dividing wall is at from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of the pot base,

17. A pot according to any of claims 13 to 16, wherein the measuring means consists of a float.

18. A pot according to any of claims 13 to 16, wherein the measuring means comprises an electronic display.

19. A pot according to claims 13 and 18, wherein the cover can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot. wall structure.

20, A pot according to any of claims 13 to IS, wherein the cover is constructed so as to be fixed to the dividing wall at a portion relative the centre height of the dividing wall, such that, in use, the cover is positioned within the soil line.

21. A pot according to any of claims 13 to 20, wherein the dividing wail includes a geot.exf.iie material, said geotextile material is constructed so as to substantially cover, at least, the lower portion of the dividing wall, wherein said geotextile wrap is positioned to cover the dividing wall apertures.

22, A pot substantially as described herein, with reference to and as illustrated by the text and/or drawings.

23, A device for measuring water level comprising a support, the support, supporting a tube, a tube extending through an aperture in the support, and retained in position by the support, the tube housing a float movable along the tube axis, the position of the float within the tube being determined by the standing water level in a container, the float being operably connected to a display to indicate the water level.

24. A support according to claim 23, wherein the support is supported in Its in use position by a hook attached to the support,

25. A support according to claim 24, wherein the hook comprises a damp,

26. A support according to claim 24, wherein said hook comprises screw-receiving apertures, 27. A. device according to any of claims 23 to 26, wherein the tube comprises one or more apertures, the or each aperture allowing the passage of water therethrough but, preventing the passage of particulates,

28. A device according to any of claims 23 to 27, wherein said tube is at from 80 degrees to around 100 degrees to the upright of a pot base.

29. A device according to any of claims 23 to 28, wherein the float density is less than that of water

30. A device according to any of claims 23 to 29, wherein the float, comprises an electronic display.

31. A device according to any of claims 23 to 30, wherein said support can be constructed so as to follow the shape of any pot wall structure.

32. A device according to any of claims 23 to 31, wherein the support aperture is constructed so as to be fixed to the tube at a portion relative the centre height of the tube, wherein in use, the support is positioned within the soil line, so as to present only the tube aperture above the soil line.

33. A device according to any of claims 23 to 32, wherein the tube features a geotextile material, said geotextile material is constructed so as to substantially cover, at least, the end portion of the tube, wherein said geotextile material is positioned so as to be located about the tube apertures.