If you like this design, check out some of my other designs like this one.

What Files to Download

Chose a model based on the pictures below

Single Swipe:

Double Swipe:

Double Swipe Curved:

Also available is the Self Watering Insert:

Print Instructions

It's important to ensure the planter is water tight. Here's some print settings that worked for me. Check out the prusa guide to getting watertight prints too!

Filament: PLA or PETG

Supports: None! All my designs are created to 3d print without support.

Perimeters: 3-4 (to achieve watertight seal)

Layer Height: 0.15-0.3mm

Scale: Multiple people have found that scaling the model up has been useful. Check the comments for some different dimensions.

And finally …. share a picture of your print in the comments section. Choosing two different colors for the Self Watering Insert and the Planter is a fun way to make the print pop, and I would love to see any color combinations you come up with.

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Change Log:

6/20/21 - added new version: Double Swipe Curved.

8/3/21 - check out this link for another self watering planter

8/13/21 - set correct scale for double swipe curved planter

Helical Self Watering Planters

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self-watering-insert.3mfIN STOCKDEFAULT
⏱ 35m · 19 g · 73 × 76 × 54 mm · 1 material(s)
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single-swipe.3mf
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double-swipe.3mf
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single-swipe.stl
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double-swipe.stl
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self-watering-insert.stl
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double-swipe-curved.3mf
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double-swipe-curved.stl
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