Waterbox plant cocoon
Land Life Company’s Cocoon technology is a 100% biodegradable incubator for young tree seedlings that is used to plant trees in dry and degraded areas using only 25 liters of water per tree one-off.
The Cocoon’s wicking system drips small amounts of water directly to the roots of the seedling – giving the tree enough water to survive but not so much that it becomes dependent on an external water source. As a result, the roots of the seedling grow deep and wide, which increases the independence and resilience of the trees.
The physical structure of the Cocoon is designed to prevent evaporation and the growth of weeds around the base of the tree seedling. This has been shown to eliminate maintenance and mulching costs, and ensures that no water is lost to evaporation or competition from weeds. Further, the seedlings are protected against sunlight, winds and small animals by a tree shelter which connects to the base of the Cocoon. Finally, we add natural fungi to help the root system develop stronger and broader, so that in time the roots can extract enough water from the soil to live independently.
