Self-watering Bonsai Planter Pot V2

Self Watering Bonsai Planter with a 300ml internal capacity enough to go a week without watering your bonsai tree.

The single-piece design prints in place, no need for supports, rafts, or brims! All internal architecture is built-in.

The design is minimalist, and has a watering hole which doubles as a visual indicator of the water level inside the planter. The vent hole on the opposite side of the watering hole enables the water to move through all the voids and fill up the pot.

I've also inserted rolled cotton fabric (8mm cotton string also works) into the holes to aid with the capillary effect. As the soil dries, it sucks up water from the reservoir below. These rolls should be snug, and should plug up the hole entirely. Insert them as deep as you can into the reservoir. See the image below for reference:

IMPORTANT! Do not use the planter without the textile rolls/string. The holes are meant for the plugs, they are not for drainage. The plant should be watered using the spout, not the soil. Failing to do the aforementioned may run the risk of harming your plant! 

The design also has tethering points and can be optionally used if desired. If you will not use the tethering points, a plug is included in the design to close up the holes. See more about securing the plant to the pot in the article here: https://bonsaitonight.com/2016/12/27/secure-bonsai-pot/

If you choose to use the plugs, here is how:

DISCLAIMER: This is a personal project that I have been developing and testing over the past two years. While my designs, plants, and planters have been functioning well without any issues so far, please note that these planters are provided for use at your own discretion. I cannot be held responsible for any potential damage to your plants resulting from their use. Thank you for your understanding!

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