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Patent Application Publication ( 10 ) Pub. No .: US 2022/0104442 A1
et al . (43 ) Pub . Date : Apr. 7, 2022
( 54 ) TESSELLATED CERAMIC APPARATUS FOR (52) U.S. CI.
PLANT GROWTH CPC A01G 31/02 (2013.01 ) ; A01G 24/44
( 2018.02 )
( 71 ) Applicants : Eran Zarhi , Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh
( IL ) ; Elad Burko , Valley Stream , NY
(US ) ( 57 ) ABSTRACT
( 72 ) Inventors: Eran Zarhi , Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh
( IL ) ; Elad Burko , Valley Stream , NY
( US ) A tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth is set forth
devised to support germination and plant growth upon an
( 21 ) Appl . No .: 17 /644,659 exterior surface . Water moves under osmotic pressure from
a water storage volume disposed in osmotic communication
(22) Filed : Dec. 16 , 2021 with the ceramic , through the ceramic to become available
Related U.S. Application Data water at the exterior surface . A graduated cross - section
regulates water flow from a water storage volume through to
( 63 ) Continuation of application No. 16/ 411,514 , filed on the exterior surface along a pressure gradient exerted by the
May 14 , 2019 , now Pat . No. 11,234,385 . water head . Plant growth is facilitated within a plurality of
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TESSELLATED CERAMIC APPARATUS FOR iting plant growth upon some portions of the exterior surface
PLANT GROWTH while encouraging growth on others. Further, the exterior
surface may employ a plurality of tessellated indentations
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED wherein seeds may be supportively upheld until germination
APPLICATIONS therein whereby various species of plants may be germi
[ 0001 ] This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent nated and grown upon the present invention simply by
application Ser. No. 16/ 411,514 filed on May 14 , 2019 . addition of water to the associated water storage volume .
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[ 0002 ] Various types of ceramic pots and vessels for [ 0007] The present tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant
supporting plant growth are known in the prior art. Most growth has been devised to enable growth of plants upon an
enclose a volume to support a potting medium . The present exterior surface of the ceramic apparatus. The ceramic
invention , however, does not require soil or other potting apparatus is porous and enables sourcing of water through
medium , enabling growth and proliferation of plants across the apparatus to flora growing on the exterior surface . The
an exterior surface of the ceramic apparatus itself. exterior surface has a plurality of tessellated indentations
[ 0003 ] U.S. Pat . No. 5,549,500 presents a decorative ani there disposed to enable anchoring of roots over the uneven
malian figurine, designed to be augmented by plant growth surface, as well as to provide a seat for seeds therein
to simulate hair. However, the figurine requires a body of previous to germination. The term “ tessellated ”, as used
plant life nutrient material and generally maintains seeds and herein throughout, is taken to mean a regular or irregular
roots in contact with this granular nutrient material. To like pattern of geometric indentations disposed across the exte
effect, U.S. Pat . No. 6,298,599 also requires potting soil or rior surface. Regular or irregular shapes , ordered or unor
other potting medium to support the plant and enable dered in arrangement, are contemplated as within the scope
feeding. of the term . Textural features, such as smaller - scale ridges ,
[ 0004 ] The well - known CHIA PET® , created by Joseph grooves, indentations, and other regular or irregular surface
Enterprises, Inc. , of San Francisco , Calif., does enable features, disposed across, upon, and within the tessellated
germination of particular seeds of the genus Salvia on an indentations, may further inform the exterior surface, pro
exterior surface of a ceramic body. However, the seeds viding greater textural variety and facility for root anchoring
themselves provide the anchoring mechanism and germinate thereupon.
within the haphazard grooves and pits provided in the [ 0008 ] The tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth
surface by creation of a gel - like paste when wet, rather than therefore establishes plant growth by the simple addition of
by action of germinated roots themselves ( see for example water to a water storage volume which , in example embodi
the teaching in U.S. Pat . No. 5,549,500 in this regard, a ments contemplated herein , is coextensive with an interior
principal motivation in in the inventor devising his inven volume of the ceramic apparatus and alternately disposed in
tion ). Thus, plants other than Salvia hispanica and Salvia osmotic communication with the ceramic apparatus. Water
columbariae are generally unsuited for use with the CHIA therefore is osmotically conveyed through pores in the
PET® , which is particularly adapted to exploit this gel -paste ceramic apparatus to feed plants growing over the exterior
surface .
engendered by seeds of species S. hispanica and S. colum [ 0009 ] The form of the plurality of indented tessellations
bariae .
[ 0005 ] What is needed is a tessellated ceramic apparatus into geometric arrays of ordered and unordered shapes, and
for plant growth that includes an exterior surface having a additionally disposed relative glazed, glossy, or sealed parts
plurality of tessellated indentations thereupon wherein seeds of the exterior surface, may control and / or direct the growth
may be housed without necessarily forming a gel - paste , and of the plant ( s ) over the exterior surface to correspond with
which exterior surface facilitates the anchoring of roots specific designs . Glossed , glazed , or sealed parts of the
thereupon, to support plant growth of various species upon exterior surface may be oriented as part of a design , to
the exterior surface , while enabling the diffusion of water prevent outflow of water therethrough , whereby plant
from an associated water storage volume through the poros growth is inhibited over glazed , gloss , smooth , or sealed
ity of the ceramic apparatus to become available for plants areas upon the exterior surface . As a result, geometric arrays
proliferating upon the exterior surface. Further, controlling may be informed and visually signaled by the plant growth .
plant growth along tessellations and between glazed, glossy, [ 0010 ] Multiple embodiments of the present tessellated
or otherwise sealed portions of the exterior surface enables ceramic apparatus for plant growth are contemplated herein .
creation of elaborate living designs rendered by the plant A first embodiment contemplates a tile embodiment. The tile
growth . embodiment is essentially a parallelepiped expanse wherein
the exterior surface with the plurality of tessellated inden
FIELD OF THE INVENTION tations is disposed as an obverse surface . A reverse surface
may be glazed, glossed , or sealed , to prevent transfer of
[ 0006 ] The present invention relates to a tessellated water therethrough and control waterflow to the obverse
ceramic apparatus for root growth , and more particularly, to surface. The plurality of tessellated indentations is sufficient
a tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth that com to house seeds therein and maintain seeds therein when the
bines an associated water storage volume to diffuse water in tile embodiment is disposed upon a vertical surface . In this
a regulated manner to an exterior surface and thereby feed embodiment, the water storage volume may be disposed
plants growing upon the exterior surface without the use of along one edge of the tile embodiment whereby water is
soil or other potting media . The present tessellated ceramic drawn via capillary action and osmotic pressure through the
apparatus for plant growth may further enable growth of tile to become available to the seeds and /or plants with roots
plants into elaborate designs and geometric arrays by inhib contacting the exterior surface. Alternately the water storage
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volume may be coextensive with an interior volume dis [ 0015 ] Objects of the present tessellated ceramic appara
posed within the tile embodiment whereby osmosis occurs tus for plant growth, along with various novel features that
through to the exterior surface . In the case of the latter characterize the invention are particularly pointed out in the
embodiment, the tile embodiment includes an impermeable claims forming a part of this disclosure . For better under
base member whereby water poured into the interior volume standing of the tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant
osmotically travels to the exterior surface and then , under growth , its operating advantages and specific objects
the influence of gravity, drains thereinto . The base member attained by its uses , refer to the accompanying drawings and
may be attachable to the bottom edge of the tile embodiment description .
and aa lid member may enclose the interior volume to prevent
evaporation of water stored therein . The tile embodiment BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
thus produces a verdant growth and may be used in con [ 0016 ] FIG . 1A is a front elevation view of an example
junction with additional tile embodiments to decorate an embodiment.
area of a wall , for example . [ 0017] FIG . 1B is a front elevation view of an example
[ 0011 ] Another embodiment of the present invention embodiment separated from a lid and a base member.
includes vase embodiment. The vase embodiment includes [ 0018 ] FIG . 2A is a detailed view of an example embodi
an interior volume bounded by the exterior surface and a ment illustrating flora growing thereupon.
base portion. The interior volume is coextensive with the [ 0019 ] FIG . 2B is a detailed view of the example embodi
water storage volume in the vase embodiment, whereby ment depicted in FIG . 2A without flora growing thereupon
water is poured into the interior volume for storage . The showing a plurality of textural grooves informing the tes
water in the interior volume exerts hydrostatic pressure and sellated exterior surface .
osmotically travels through to the exterior surface to become [ 0020 ] FIG . 3A is a raised elevation view of an example
available to seeds and plants growing upon the exterior embodiment with and without flora growing thereupon.
surface . To lessen evaporation from the interior volume , the [ 0021 ] FIG . 3B is aa raised perspective view of an example
vase embodiment may include a lid member to sealably embodiment illustrating an open top to a tile embodiment
enclose the interior volume . and an exterior surface comprising irregular tessellations .
[ 0012 ] In the vase embodiments, the exterior surface like [ 0022 ] FIG . 3C is aa detail view of an exterior surface of the
wise includes a plurality of tessellated indentations wherein example embodiment depicted in FIG . 3B .
seeds and root growth are supported. In some embodiments [ 0023 ] FIG . 4 is a front elevation view of an example
the exterior surface may include regions of glazed , glossed embodiment having flora growing thereupon .
or sealed areas whereby growth of the plant thereupon is [ 0024 ] FIG . 5 is a front elevation view of an example
inhibited , and growth of the plant is conformed to particular embodiment employing a specific geometric pattern .
geometric arrays suggestive of a particular design , say. Thus, [ 0025 ] FIG . 6 is a front elevation view of an example
in some embodiments, the plurality of indentations may embodiment slip cast interior to a mold for firing, said mold
define a particular geometric pattern , such as interconnected having one side removed to show the example embodiment
lines in a star motif, as an example illustrated herein among inside .
other potential embodiments within the contemplation of a [ 0026 ] FIG . 7 is a front elevation view of an example
person of ordinary skill, whereby the lines are rendered embodiment of a slip cast mold having one side removed .
verdant by the germination and growth of plants therein . [ 0027] FIG . 8 is a longitudinal cross - section of an example
Additional and other geometric patterns and arrays are embodiment showing a graduated cross - section between a
contemplated as part of this disclosure , as should be appar minimum thickness and aa maximum thickness bounding an
ent to one of ordinary skill in the art. interior volume .
[ 0013 ] Apreferred embodiment of the vase embodiment is [ 0028 ] FIG . 9 is aa raised elevation view of the longitudinal
conical and includes a graduated cross - section having a cross -section shown in FIG . 8 .
minimum thickness most proximal an open top and a [ 0029 ] FIGS . 10A through 10D illustrate example embodi
maximum thickness most proximal to the base portion. The ments of regular and irregular tessellated indentations .
thickness of the ceramic apparatus is devised to render a
constant outflow of water from the interior volume , whereby DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
the increased pressure at the base of the interior volume due [ 0030 ] With reference now to the drawings, and in par
to the water head is accommodated by a longer distance ticular FIGS . 1 through 10 thereof, examples of the instant
through the pores of the ceramic apparatus to reach the tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth employing
exterior surface . Seeds and plants growing upon the exterior the principles and concepts of the present tessellated ceramic
surface therefore are exposed to the same rate of osmotic apparatus for plant growth and generally designated by the
travel and the resulting water availability no matter where on reference number 10 will be described .
the exterior surface disposed, as long as the interior volume [ 0031 ] FIGS . 1A and 1B illustrate an example embodi
is suitably filled with water. In all embodiments, then , a user ment of the present invention 10 disposed as a vase . The
may simply add water to the water storage volume and enjoy generally conical , ceramic apparatus 10 includes an exterior
a proliferation of verdure across the exterior surface of the surface 20 having a plurality of tessellated indentations 22
ceramic apparatus. disposed in geometric array thereover. Each of the tessel
[ 0014 ] Thus has been broadly outlined the more important lated indentations 22 in the example embodiment illustrated
features of the present tessellated ceramic apparatus for in FIGS . 1A and 1B is lozenge - shaped, and includes an
plant growth so that the detailed description thereof that ovoid depression wherein seeds of sufficiently small size are
follows may be better understood and in order that the maintainable. A plurality of sufficiently small seeds ( not
present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. shown) is therefore storable upon the exterior surface 20 ,
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interior to the plurality of tessellated indentations 22 as water flow through the ceramic 10 across the pressure
desired . Some seeds are sized small enough whereby a gradient exerted by the water head contained within the
plurality of such seeds is maintainable in each tessellated interior volume 28 , as will be discussed in more detail
indentation 22 , and remain therein when the example below .
embodiment is , as shown in FIGS . 1A and 1B , placed [ 0036 ] In the example embodiment illustrated in FIGS .
upright upon its base member 24 . 3A , 3B , and 3C , a basal side 34 of the ceramic 10 may be
[ 0032 ] The example embodiment depicted in FIGS . 1A glossed , glazed, or otherwise sealed to prevent water exud
and 1B includes an open top 26 accessing an interior volume ing out said basal side 34 to contact the rearward wall upon
28 , coextensive with a water storage volume 30 , wherein which the ceramic 10 is disposed . Additionally, the plurality
water is storable interior to the apparatus 10. Lid member 52 of tessellated indentations 22 , by virtue of their indented
is fittable to sealably enclose the open top 26 to prevent cavities intruding into the exterior surface 20 , may create an
evaporation therethrough . Base member 24 prevents water osmotic gradient that consistently leads the water to move
from draining through the bottom of the apparatus 10 and from the storage volume 30 to the exterior surface 20 , and
onto an underling surface. Open space 50 , disposed at the drain to one side preferentially. It is contemplated that
base member 24 , serves to interrupt drainage by creating a multiple ceramics 10 comprising this example embodiment
discontinuity in the osmotic pressure exerted by the water may be hung decoratively, singly or en masse , to create a
head in the column of water stored within the interior living wall aesthetically pleasing to viewers and, when used
volume 28. The underside of the base member may be sealed indoors , beneficial in sustaining indoor air quality. As shown
and rendered impermeable. Base member 24 further serves in FIGS . 3B and 3C , variations in the form and array, pattern
to collect water draining over the exterior surface 20 . and extent, of the tessellated indentations is contemplated as
[ 0033 ] Under hydrostatic pressure , water drains trans part of this disclosure, including irregular tessellations , as
versely through the apparatus 10 , from the interior volume shown for example in the detail view illustrated in FIG . 3C .
28 , through the porosity of the ceramic 10 , to the exterior [ 0037] FIG . 4 illustrates an example embodiment devised
surface 20 to render available water for seeds stored interior to support flora 102 upon specific portions of the exterior
to the tessellated indentations 22 and plants growing there surface 20. In this embodiment, plant growth is facilitated
upon . Subsequent germination , the water travels via capil upon the exterior surface 20 but restricted from proliferation
lary action and along an osmotic gradient through the on specific portions of the exterior surface 20. Restriction of
apparatus 10 to become available water for plants 100 plant growth may be effective by use of glazes , glosses ,
anchoring to the tessellated indentations 22. Tessellated sealants, or other surface features that seal the porosity of the
indentations 22 may further comprise rough and uneven ceramic 10 over a desired expanse, and therefore prevent
surface features such as a plurality of smaller grooves or water availability thereat, or by other means to prevent root
other surface irregularities that assist in root anchoring anchoring thereto . Thus water from the water storage vol
thereto . See for example the detail view depicted in FIGS . ume 30 may be prevented from reaching certain areas of the
2A and 2B . exterior surface 20 , but instead caused to drain or move
[ 0034 ] Referring now to FIGS . 3A , 3B , and 3C , another under osmotic pressure to other parts of the exterior surface
example embodiment of the present device 10 is shown . In 20 , whereby specific patterns may be embodied by the flora
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this example embodiment the ceramic apparatus 10 is con 102 supported and growing upon the exterior surface 20 .
figured as a tile for hanging on a wall , for example. In one [ 0038 ] In the embodiment shown in FIG . 4 the water
example embodiment of the tile ceramic 10 , the water storage volume 30 may be coextensive with an interior
storage volume 30 is disposed coextensive with an interior volume 28 similar to the interior volume as discussed above
volume 28 , accessible via an open top 26 and in fluid in regards to the embodiment shown in FIG . 1 (and also
communication with the ceramic 10 ( see for example FIG . below in reference to FIGS . 8 and 9 ) . However, the water
3B ) . A base member 24 is attachable at a lowermost edge 32 storage volume 30 may also be disposed as free water
of the ceramic 10 to capture water draining over the exterior contained within the confines of base member 24. In such an
surface 20 and moving under the action of gravity towards embodiment, water confined by the base member 24 is
the lowermost edge 32 . moved up the ceramic 10 under osmotic pressure and
[ 0035 ] In this example embodiment, the exterior surface capillary action through the porosity of the ceramic 10 to
20 is anteriorly disposed to outface from the wall upon exude out of portions of the exterior surface 20 that are
which the ceramic 10 is hung. The exterior surface 20 unglazed, not glossed or otherwise not sealed from the
includes a plurality of tessellated indentations 22 disposed movement of water. Thus, availability of water is controlled
thereover, each suited to support at least one seed therein for and growth of the associated flora 102 therefore is main
germination as water moves through the ceramic 10 from the tainable into certain patterns or areas upon the exterior
water storage volume 30 , through the porosity of the ceramic surface 20 for reasons of aesthetic appeal .
10 , and through to the exterior surface 20. Water in the water [ 0039 ] FIG . 5 illustrates another example embodiment of
storage volume 30 , therefore , by action of osmotic pressure the ceramic apparatus 10 rendered in the form of a vase . In
along a concentration gradient, is exuded at the exterior this particular embodiment, the plurality of tessellated
surface 20 to render available water for seeds disposed indentations 22 form a geometric pattern of larger resolution
interior to each indentation 22 and, subsequent germination than the embodiment illustrated in FIG . 1. This embodiment,
of said seeds , to the roots 100 of flora 102 growing there therefore , may be suited to the growth of plants originating
upon . The ceramic 10 may include a graduated cross - section from larger seeds , say , or for creating particular patterns of
( as shown in FIGS . 8 and 9 , for example) having a minimum smaller plants growing in communities along the indenta
thickness, disposed most proximal the open top 26 , and a tions . Expanses 36 between the indentations 22 may be
maximum thickness disposed most proximal the lowermost glazed , glossed , or otherwise sealed to prevent encroach
edge 32. The graduated cross - section is devised to regulate ment of plants growing within the indentations 22 and to
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restrict plant growth to conform to the pattern defined by the [ 0046 ] The graduated cross - section 40 may be produced
indentations 22. Thus a living geometry may be sustained on during slip - casting by allowing the liquid clay to drain from
the exterior surface 20 . the mold at a regulated rate, whereby the pre - fired workpiece
[ 0040 ] FIG . 6 illustrates the production of the example has a cross - section that is graduated at a continuous rate of
embodiment shown in FIG . 1. Matrix 70 supports the change determined by the flow rate of the slip - cast draining
ceramic 10 during slip casting to create the patterns through a lowermost aperture.
informed by the plurality of tessellated indentations 22 over [ 0047] FIG . 10 illustrates example embodiments of the
the exterior surface 20 previous to firing. Each embodiment tessellated indentions informing the exterior surface of the
is thus creatable by action of an individual matrix 70 present apparatus 10. These example embodiments are
impressing into the exterior surface 20. The matrix 70 is included to demonstrate that additional geometric arrays,
thence removed previous to firing to reveal the pre - fired patterns, forms, or other indentations, both regular and
ceramic 10 with the desired tessellated indentations 22 irregular, are contemplated as part of this invention . The
comprising at least a part of the exterior surface 20 . particular tessellated indentations as contemplated herein
[ 0041 ] In embodiments such as exemplified in FIG . 5 are set forth , therefore , not as supposed limiting features of
( above ), portions of the exterior surface 20 not impressed by the present invention, but in example embodiments illustra
the matrix 70 may be glazed previous to firing whereby tive of the many potential variations that are contemplated as
coloration , gloss finish, and other features, may be addi within the scope of the intended claims , as apprehensible by
tional to the design and thus used to create a patterned a person of ordinary skill.
We claim :
aesthetic devised to incorporate flora growing in the inden 1. A ceramic planter comprising:
tations 22 as a novel , living design . Additionally, sealant an elongated body made of ceramic , the elongated body
may be brushed onto portions of the exterior surface after comprising:
firing to render portions impermeable. an open top portion,
[ 0042 ] FIG . 7 shows an example embodiment of the a closed bottom portion ,
matrix 70 absent the ceramic apparatus 10 workpiece an internal liquid storage volume , and
therein . at least one wall comprising an exterior surface ,
[ 0043 ] FIGS . 8 and 9 illustrate an example embodiment of wherein said at least one wall is disposed in between said
a graduated cross - section 40 disposed in example embodi open top portion and closed bottom portion;
ments illustrated at least in FIG . 1 , but nonetheless appli wherein said internal liquid storage volume is disposed in
cable to all embodiments wherein a hydrostatic pressure of osmotic communication with said exterior surface; and
standing water creates a pressure gradient within the water wherein said exterior surface having a plurality of inden
storage volume 30 , the interior volume 28 , or upon the tations disposed in a geometric array thereupon ,
ceramic apparatus 10 regardless of the shape of the ceramic wherein each of said plurality of indentations has a
apparatus 10 in contemplation. The graduated cross - section depth suitable for retaining seeds therein .
40 regulates water flow through to the exterior surface 20 2. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said exterior
and thus controls the rate water is made available to flora surface enables proliferation of plants thereacross and said
disposed on the exterior surface 20 . internal liquid storage volume sources available liquid
[ 0044 ] Graduated cross - section 40 bounds the interior hydrokinetically through a porosity of the ceramic planter.
volume 28 from aa minimum thickness 42 most proximal the 3. The ceramic planter of claim 1 further comprising a lid
open top 26 to a maximum thickness 44 most proximal the member that matches said open top portion , the lid member
base member 24. The graduated cross - section 40 regulates having size and shape enabling to close said open top
water flow through the ceramic 10 from the interior volume portion .
28 through to the exterior surface 20 to accommodate the 4. The ceramic planter of claim 3 , wherein said lid
hydrostatic pressure gradient of the water head exerted by member is devoid of indentations.
the associated water column standing within the water 5. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , further comprising:
storage volume 30. Greater pressure exerted at the bottom of a base member matching in size and shape said closed
the water column is balanced by the greater distance the bottom portion of said elongated body.
water must travel through the porosity of the ceramic 10 at 6. The ceramic planter of claim 5 , wherein said base
the maximum thickness 44 , for example, in order to reach member is devoid of indentations.
the exterior surface 20. Similarly, the lesser pressure exerted 7. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein each of said
at the top of the water column more proximal the open top plurality of indentations is lozenge shaped.
26 is balanced by the lesser distance the water must travel 8. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said elongated
through the porosity of the ceramic 10 at the minimum body is a parallelepiped.
thickness 42 in order to reach the outer surface 20 . 9. The ceramic planter of claim 8 , wherein said open top
[ 0045 ] Thus water flow through the ceramic 10 , and portion and said closed bottom portion are a top and bottom
therefore water availability in general, is regulated and faces of said parallelepiped .
maintained consistently across the exterior surface 20 as 10. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said open top
long as there is water occupying the water storage volume portion is disposed in aa first plane that is parallel to a second
30. Further, the graduated cross - section 40 may match a plane of the closed bottom portion, wherein said at least one
gradation of thickness between the minimum thickness 42 to wall is disposed in parallel to a longitudinal axis of said
the maximum thickness 44 to the porosity and size of the elongated body.
ceramic 10 to properly regulate water flow over time 11. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said exterior
whereby regular watering into the interior volume 28 is surface comprises a first set of parallel protruding continu
predictable. ous lines and a second set of parallel protruding continuous
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lines , wherein said first set and said second set cross each 16. The method of claim 15 , wherein a single indentation
other, whereby forming perimeters of said plurality of of the plurality of indentations has a depth suitable for
indentations. retaining multiple seeds therein , the method further com
12. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said plurality prising inserting the multiple seeds into the single indenta
of indentations comprises at least fifty indentations having tion .
identical geometric shape. 17. A method comprising :
13. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein said exterior obtaining a ceramic planter, wherein the ceramic planter
surface comprising a top portion of the exterior surface and comprises an elongated body made of ceramic , wherein
a bottom portion of the exterior surface, both of which are said elongated body comprising:
devoid of any indentations, wherein said plurality of inden an open top portion,
tations are disposed in between said top portion of said a closed bottom portion ,
exterior surface and said bottom portion of said exterior an internal liquid storage volume , and
surface .
14. The ceramic planter of claim 1 , wherein the at least at least one wall comprising an exterior surface , wherein
one wall having a first portion and a second portion having said at least one wall is disposed in between said open
two different thicknesses. top portion and closed bottom portion, wherein said
15. A method comprising: exterior surface having a plurality of indentations dis
obtaining a ceramic planter, wherein the ceramic planter posed in a geometric array thereupon, wherein said
comprises an elongated body made of ceramic , wherein plurality of indentations are suitable for supporting root
said elongated body comprising: growth , wherein said internal liquid storage volume is
an open top portion, disposed in osmotic communication with said exterior
a closed bottom portion , surface ;
an internal liquid storage volume , and attaching a plant to the exterior surface; and
at least one wall comprising an exterior surface , wherein pouring liquid into the internal liquid storage volume ,
said at least one wall is disposed in between said open thereby feeding the plant through the osmotic commu
top portion and closed bottom portion, wherein said nication .
exterior surface having a plurality of indentations dis 18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising control
posed in a geometric array thereupon, wherein said ling proliferation of the plant between sealed portions of the
plurality of indentations have respective depths suitable exterior surface, thereby creating a living design .
for retaining seeds therein , wherein said internal liquid 19. The method of claim 18 , wherein said exterior surface
storage volume is disposed in osmotic communication
with said exterior surface ; enables proliferation of the plant thereacross, the method
comprising sourcing available liquid from said internal
inserting the seeds into the plurality of indentations; and liquid storage volume hydrokinetically through a porosity of
pouring liquid into the internal liquid storage volume , the ceramic planter .
thereby enabling the seeds to germinate and proliferate
across the exterior surface . * *

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