Hanging Planter (HexaHanger)

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Hanging Planter (HexaHanger)

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A1 mini

Small HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
Small HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
Designer
11.1 h
4 plates
4.6(5)

Medium HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
Medium HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
Designer
10.2 h
4 plates
5.0(2)

For A1 Mini - Small HexaHanger (recommended settings)
For A1 Mini - Small HexaHanger (recommended settings)
Designer
7.1 h
4 plates

For A1 Mini - Medium HexaHanger (recommended settings)
For A1 Mini - Medium HexaHanger (recommended settings)
Designer
12.5 h
5 plates

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Hanging Hexagonal Planter (HexaHanger)

The HexaHanger is a hexagon-shaped planter, perfect for propagating cuttings and starting small trailing or aerial plants. Choose between two designs: sealed for moisture retention or open for enhanced aeration. Start your plants flat for propagation, then easily transition to hanging as they grow. Secure them through the aeration gaps of the open frame or use the hanger holes in the sealed frame for versatile options.

 

Please note, this 3D model is NOT for sale, and any commercial use of its media (including but not limited to STLs, print profiles, images, renders, and videos) and selling of physical prints are prohibited. If you come across it being sold or used commercially, kindly report it and let me know.

 

If you are interested in a commercial license, send me a message. 😊

 

(mm)SmallMedium
Width120162
Depth3343

 

The HexaHanger is made of the following components:

  • Frame
    - comes in sealed and open versions
  • Hanger
    - has 2 holes, 1 for hanging, 2 for securing hanging plants (optional)
  • Grid
    - comes in sealed and open versions
  • Connector
    - used to connect the grid to the frame

 

I would insist on using PETG as this will be a hanging planter that could be exposed to sunlight, water and/or humid conditions. However, I've printed with PLA +/Meta for indoor aerial plants.

ParameterPETG
Nozzle diameter0.4 mm
Layer Height0.2mm
Print Speed (recommended)50% (silent)

NOTE:

  • Bed adhesion and dry filament is crucial for this print.
  • Calibrate your filament to avoid stringing and other wet filament related problems.

Frame

  1. Position at a 45° angle on the chamfered end of the frame's back.
  2. Add tree support to prevent the model from falling off the the bed plate. (The print profiles include a modeled support.)
  3. Use auto organic tree supports for openings of the backing when needed. (The print profiles include a modeled support.)
  4. Outer Brim set to 10 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

  1. Position flat on the bed with the protruding bevel pointing up.
  2. Use a 5mm outer brim when in doubt about bed adhesion. This will prevent the small corners from lifting up. (Brim-object gap may be set to 0.13 to avoid the need to deburr but it might affect the bed adhesion negatively)
  3. Use auto organic tree supports for the connection holes of the connectors.
  4. Optionally, set ironing to top surfaces. However, keeping the top rough will allow aerial roots to attach easier than if it was smoothed out with ironing.

Hanger

  1. Position flat on the bed.
  2. Set minimum 3 walls with 3 top and bottom layers.
  3. Use an infill of at least 50%

Connector

  1. Position flat on the bed.
  2. Set minimum 3 walls with 3 top and bottom layers

Assembly

  1. Insert the hanger from within the frame. Ensure the flat end touches the top of the frame.
  2. Slide the grid into place and align the connector holes.
  3. Insert the connector holes ensuring that the smaller end is first inserted.

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 frame. As with any other closed-back growing containers, the roots tend to attach strongly 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

 

  • 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.

 

VersionChange Log
1.0.0Base models (12) added

 

Thanks for checking out this model. You might be interested in my other projects:

 

Bamboo Moss Pole

Stackable Moss Pole

Plant Care/Accessory

Planter

PetLibro Accessory

Please don't forget to like hit like, add a make and rating- it helps me collect points to keep these projects going. Happy growing! ☺️

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It was worthy! Ale yak buti yak what do you want a little more model? in the scale-up program, create a mesh with larger openings - which no longer causes moisture... Ale all the same! great idea
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Small HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
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The print looks amazing, however, having a hard time getting the front screen onto the frame. I am reprinting to see if it was a print error but its nearly impossible to get the connecters on with the tight fit on my first print.
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Hi there, I sent you a message to help diagnose the problem. Thanks for the kind words :)
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Same here
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Looks amazing, bit how do I water the plants without making a mess? 😅
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Hi there, I line the frame with a thin layer of moss followed by a layer of medium (mineral substrate, orchid bark, etc.) then moss again to retain moisture. I give it a soak by the sink (once a week depending on how dry the moss gets), let excess water drain and then hang it up again. Best case I would say if it’s used in the bathroom with ample lighting. This was requested by a user as one that could be placed in a mini green house, which usually comes with a drip tray at the bottom. So far I’ve successfully kept philodendron heartleaf, an orchid, an air plant and a batch of string of hearts propagation alive in this planter just hanging by a west facing window. Perhaps I will consider adding a drip tray one of these days. 😅
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Small HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
Most of it printed great. I removed the stand the 2nd time and just printed the back on the build plate.
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Would you consider adding a drip tray? So water left in the moss is stopped from dripping? :)
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pretty cool design and printed perfect with suggested settings and supports already in place. excited to try it with some of my cuttings.
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Small HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
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Medium HexaHanger (Recommended Settings)
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