Round Self-Watering Planter Ribbed (Small)

I designed this round self-watering plant pot to elegantly display my indoor plants while keeping maintenance low and reducing my risk of overwatering them. I put quite a bit of thought and intention into this design, so I hope you all can enjoy it as well!

Note: This is the ribbed version of my self-watering planter which offers a different outer-shell appearance. You can find the smooth version here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/776835#profileId-713587

Features

• Low-Maintenance Self-Watering Design
• Wicking Legs for Capillary Action
• Screw-In Legs for Easier Printing
• Drainage Holes to Prevent Pot Flooding
• Water Reservoir Tray with Cutout to Prevent Pot Flooding
• Clip-On Water Tray for Easy Water Refills
• Rounded Interiors for Easier Cleaning (Tray and Planter)

Size

This is a small-sized houseplant (10 cm diameter) designed for smaller houseplants. For this size, I'd recommend smaller plants like:

• Seedlings
• Cuttings/Propagations
• Small Carnivorous Plants

If you're looking for a larger, medium-sized planter (15 cm diameter) for mid-sized houseplants, you can find my latest design here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/950840#profileId-918730

Assembly

1. Print both plates (I have them separated by color, but you may choose to re-arrange)
2. Gently screw the legs into the bottom of the planter (do not overtighten)
3. Rest the water clip-on tray on the water reservoir tray’s cutout
4. Place the plant pot onto the water tray
5. Add your potting mix / soil to the pot and fill the legs with soil
6. Add your plant(s) and enjoy!

My Print

I printed my planter out of Bambu Lab’s Matte PLA in:

• Matte Dark Green
• Matte Latte Brown

Here's a photo of some of my pothos cuttings in the smooth version of my planter.

Conclusion

I’m still a new 3D printing hobbyist, but I like to think that I’m an aspiring designer by night (outside of my day job). So, I would love to see you bring this design to life through your own prints and photos! And, if you really love the print, you can boost me to keep my design dreams alive! Cheers!