Stackable Moss Pole v 1.3.0

This project came about after a search for a moss pole that has:

• moisture retention
• stackability
• sturdiness
• reusability

The design is in parts as I hope to reuse them once it's time to chop and extend. A removable grid allows for untangling the roots when the plant is divided into single/multi-node cuttings.

Thanks for checking out the moss pole! If you like what you see, don't forget to hit the like button and comment a photo. I'd love to see them grow on the pole. Your support helps me collect points and keep this project going. If you want to support even more, I would appreciate a cup of coffee. Good luck with growing the plant(s)! :D

Dimension

This was intentionally modeled to fit the Lechuza Cube 14 which is home to most of my climbing plants. However, it will fit pots that are at least 13cm in diameter.

Build and Assembly

The stackable moss pole is made of 4 parts:

• Backing
• Grid
• Base / Leg
• Cap with Wick Holder / Drip watering topper **

** Decided to separate the optional accessories of the climbing support system so that the original listing is not cluttered.

Some notes:

• As climbing plants become top-heavy over time, it would be best to position the pole as close to the bottom of the pot as possible for stability. 
• The optional cap serves as a wick holder. It can be skipped if a wick won't be used.
• The optional drip watering topper serves as it's top-down watering system. It can be skipped if you are using the wick option or you have a different watering method.

Post-Processing (optional)

The following steps are suggested in order to prevent roots from attaching to the layer gaps and prevent water from leaking out of parts like the sealed base. As with any other closed-back growing poles, the roots tend to attach to the backing for support. 

The option you choose depends on the material you printed with:

• Applying a coat or sealant, or
• Sanding the inner portion of the component 

Print Configuration

* bed adhesion is crucial for the success of this print. The brim setting on some parts help with this.  Slow speed can be set after the print (for some printers) has started, instead of fiddling with the print speed for the different layer components.  

 
Backing

1. Print top-side-down without supports. (Where the insert flap is at the top.)
2. Outer Brim set to 20 mm width. (Brim-object gap may be set to 0.13 to avoid the need to deburr but it might affect the bed adhesion negatively)

Grid

    Print flat on the bed without brim and support. (Applies for both basic and LECA grids of v1.1.0) 

Base / Leg

Although I provided a base, I personally prefer to use the grid + backing combo in the potting medium itself as it mimics the way one would use wire/plastic-backed moss poles.

1. Print top-side-down without supports. (Where the insert flap is at the top.)
2. Outer Brim set to 20 mm width. (Brim-object gap may be set to 0.13 to avoid the need to deburr but it might affect the bed adhesion negatively)

Additional Base Options

 Added through v 1.2.0

• base_sealed should be printed with the same settings as the original Base/Leg
• base_open_round_end and base_sealed_round_end does not need a brim

Improvements

• Model is still being improved - there will be incremental changes but rest assured that the parts will remain compatible with each other.
• Requests are welcome - should you need a different dimension or a part specific to your need, let me know and I will try my best to make it available.

Versioning

Version	Change Log
1.0.0	Base models (10) added
1.1.0	Requested parts to support LECA Balls (6) are added: 2 caps with wick hole for wick diameters: ≤ 10mm, ≤ 12mm 3 grids to support LECA ball diameters: 8 mm, 12 mm, 16mm 1 base to keep the LECA balls in place
1.2.0	Requested parts (4) are added: 2 bases with round end to maintain stability when using mineral substrate in the pot: sealed, partially open 2 sealed bases to prevent the pole water from dripping into the pot medium: 100mm, 120mm
1.3.0	Requested parts (6) are added for top-down watering: 3 150ml drip watering attachment: single, double, triple hole 3 300ml drip watering attachment: single, double, triple hole  Removed weight tables from description.
1.4.1	Separated optional watering attachments to keep description clear. These can now be found here: Moss Pole (Watering Attachments)