120mm Self-Watering Planter
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Description
A 120mm diameter by 120mm tall self-watering planter designed to keep moisture-sensitive plants like basil alive. The bottom 30mm acts as a dedicated water reservoir, separated from the soil by a perforated platform and a central wicking column. A built-in fill tube routes water directly to the base, while a side window at the 15mm mark provides a visual water level check and acts as a hard overflow drain to prevent drowning the roots.
Starting Points for Remixing
- Scale and Proportions: Overall footprint is 120x120mm. Stretching the Z-axis is straightforward, but requires manually offsetting the 30mm platform and 15mm overflow window to maintain the reservoir geometry.
- Platform Flow: The internal drainage perforations are currently set to 3.5mm. Widen these for coarse chunky soil mixes, or tighten the grid spacing for more aggressive root aeration.
- Wicking Column: The central 40mm wicking cone drops to the base with 10mm side slits. Depending on the soil's capillary action, adjusting the slit height changes how quickly the topsoil hydrates.
- Print Pairings: Prints as one solid piece without supports. Best paired with PETG for long-term water tightness and UV resistance if placed on a windowsill.
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