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If you like plants, flowers and decoration, this selection is for you. Here you will find the best STL files for your flower pots that are perfectly 3D printable. Whether it is cactus, climbing plants, flowers or aromatic plants, 3D printing will allow you to magnify your plantations. These 3D creations can take on geometric shapes, cling to your windows or look like pop-culture heroes. The perfect touch for your interior decoration!
Self-Watering Planter (Small)
Free
Plantygon - Modular Geometric Stacking Planter for Succulents
Free
Minion stone age planter
Free
Baby groot (remixed) head planter
Free
Bucky Bowls
Free
"Molcajete" Flowerpot Line
Free
Bonsai Planter
Free
Geodesic Planter Pot
Free
Mario Boo
Free
Video Game Planter Collection
Free
Octopus Planter
Free
CactusHotel
Free
Nefertiti Bust [Hollow]
Free
Voronoi Planter
Free
Customizable Yin-Yang Planter / Container
Free
Concrete Planters Mold
Free
Turtle Planter
Free
Wall Organizer
Free
Ghost Pacman Planter
Free
Space Explorer reworked Planter
Free
Maceta Colgante - Flower Pot
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Maceta Colgante - Flower Pot
ā¬0.66
Cat Plant Pot
Free
Faceted Modular Wall Planter
Free
Oddish Planter Remix
Free
Brain Planter
Free
Criss Cross Planter
Free
Low Poly Planter
Free
Boot Planter
Free
honeycomb planter #2
Free
Kirby Whispy Woods Plant Pot
Free
Planter
Free
Planter
Free
Castle Planter
Free
Campbell Planter - Fully 3D Printed Self-Watering Planter
Free
Multi-Color Self-Watering Planter
Free
Planter - 3D Printable Mold or Planter
Free
Mini Middle Eastern Villas Planter (3-in-1)
Free
honeycomb planter #1
Free
Hoppip Planter
Free
Star Spectrum Planter
Free
Sprout - Self-Watering Desktop Planter for small plants and succulents
Free
Mini Middle Eastern Villa Planter
Free
Geometric planter
Free
Planter #3
Free
Blossy: Planter
Free
Little Planter
Free
Anti-gravity Planter
ā¬1
Zigzag Planter
Self-Watering planter (1-5 in 1)
Bonsai Planter
Video Game Planter Collection
Here is our selection of the best flowerpot 3D files, all these beautiful designs are from the 3D file library Cults and are perfectly 3D printable designs.
This collection includes free 3D files of planters of all kinds. You will of course find the classic planters and simple pots, but also some very surprising inspirations. 3D designers are inspired for example by architecture so that their plants find their place in a real urban setting.
There are also pop-culture characters 3D printed to which plants have been grafted. Your cactus and succulents will love becoming the hair of Mario, a Minion or a PokƩmon!
Launch your 3D printer, make great 3D printed planters and give them to your friends. This is an excellent gift idea that will surprise and be completely unique!
17+ Great 3D Printed Planters You Can Print Today
As a country boy who grew up and moved to a city, I could talk for hours about how much Iāve missed being surrounded by plants. Fortunately, 3D printed planters have made it easy to recapture some of that nature even in my apartment.
One of the coolest things about planters is the sheer amount of shapes and sizes they come in. Whether youāve got a ton of space that youāre aching to make green, or just a particularly empty windowsill, planters can go anywhere.
By 3D printing your own planters and pots, you can get extra creative. The particularly green-thumbed of you will know that certain plants thrive better in different size planters, but that doesnāt mean you canāt have some fun with the exterior!
While weāve previously written about how planters are among the most useful things to 3D print, as well as some cool 3D printed vases, today weāre going to turn our attention wholly to nature to look even further into 3D printed plant pots for your home and garden.
Letās look at some readily available 3D printed planters you can check out today, from practical self-waterers to fun and nerdy designs, weāre going to see some of the best planters for your little green friends.
But first, weāre going to look at some of the ins and outs of 3D printing your own planters.
Why 3D Print Planters?
3D printed platers are not only a great exercise in self-expression and creativity, thereās a whole host of reasons why turning to 3D printing is a great route for your gardening needs.
Here are the top reasons to 3D print your own planters:
- There are a lot of imaginative, practical, and fun planters readily available online (often for free!)
- You can put your own creative spin on your interior and exterior decorations
- Planters can be rescaled and reprinted as your plants grow so you donāt have to lose the aesthetic
- Plant pots and planters from garden centers are often more expensive than theyāre actually worth
- Since itās made from corn starch, PLA filament is biodegradable. This makes it a greener option over plastic store-bought planters.
Self-Watering 3D Printed Planters
I get it, weāve all got busy lives. Sometimes you just donāt have the time to give your plants the attention they need, or maybe like me youāre just forgetful.
This is where self-watering 3D printed planters come in. Theyāre fantastic for those of you with packed schedules, frequent trips, or minds that are just a little too absent at times.
Self-watering planters come in a lot of shapes and sizes. This simple modular design is very well made and works like a dream without being too flashy for those of you who prefer minimalist dƩcor.
A similarly designed self-watering 3D planter is this circular one that takes up less space and is ideal for windowsills or narrower shelves and mantlepieces. The standard version is ideal for succulents and herbs, but scaling it larger will make it perfect for larger plants and produce.
The āleaflinkā is a very small self-watering planter designed for tiny plants to be kept on an office desk. If you work 9-5, then the self-watering aspect makes them perfect for when youāre off enjoying your weekend.
You can rest easy knowing you can come back on Monday so some perfectly healthy greenery in your workspace.
Of course, not all self-watering planters need to be on the minimalist side of things, you can have plenty of fun with them too!
This sleeping dragon 3D printed planter is a great (and adorable) example of someone really having fun with their design, and these sitting man planters are also a fun twist on a standard plant pot.
Donāt be discouraged if you canāt find a self-watering planter that suits your taste. With a little work, you can change any design to be a self-watering planter, so donāt be afraid to put your own spin on any of your favorites to make them practical as well as fun.
Suspended Spherical Succulent Splanters
Yes, that is the full name. As a fan of sibilant alliteration as well as cool designs, I couldnāt not mention these really cool 3D printed planters for succulents and herbs.
If youāre a city-dweller like me, then you probably know the pain of limited space. Thatās where this design comes in very handy. Suspended from the ceiling, they take up no shelf space and make for a very welcoming decoration.
The individual planters all come with different holes for different hanging positions. The only real issue with them is drainage, as you canāt simply put a saucer underneath like you would with other pots.
But with enough space in the planter, you can let it drain into itself. Fortunately, succulents only need watered only once every two weeks or so (about once a month in colder seasons), so you wonāt need to worry about it too much.
Vertical Rocket Planter
Another great planter that doesnāt take up a lot of space is this vertical rocket planter. Also perfect for smaller plants like herbs and even strawberries, itās a great way to get some green in your life without sacrificing too much room.
The vertical rocket planter is a lot more stable than it looks, and has been tested and re-tested to ensure stability. I just donāt recommend planting anything too heavy just in case.
Itās worth noting that in order to maintain this stability, the designer doesnāt recommend scaling.
So you may need to make peace with its limited size if you donāt want your floor to be covered in soil and unhappy flowers.
However, you can make your own changes to the design to make it more stable if you envision bigger things in this rocketās future.
PokƩmon Planters
There are a lot of grass-type PokƩmon whose designs lend themselves well to adorable and fun 3D printed planters.
PokƩmon like Bulbasaur and Oddish, who have plants on their backs and heads respectively, make for really cool plant pots for any fan. This Bulbasaur one even has a built-in drainage tray.
Exeggutor, Gloom, and Chikorita are available as 3D printed planters too, not to mention non-grass types like Voltorb. You can even 3D print this Haunter, one of my personal favorites, holding a little pokƩball vase for your favorite plants!
If youāve got a favorite, you can plant in it!
Baby Groot Planter
From what I can tell, Baby Groot is one of the most popular 3D printed planters around.
The characterās design is perfect for a cute planter that will be welcome in the home of any marvel fan looking for a little more green in their home.
The design here does cost money, but only $3, which is well worth the price considering the detail. It will look adorable as you start with a little sprout, and be even more impressive as you watch your plants grow.
Pumpkin Planters
Who said planters canāt look like plants? These pumpkin planters are a really cool ornament for any Halloween fan or just those of you who like a splash of orange with your green.
They can be used seasonally as decorations, basically putting your houseplants in costume, or you can stick to the version without the scary face and have yourself a wonderful autumn- and harvest-themed planter all year round.
3D Printing Planters: Tips & Tricks
While it may be tempting to just pick your favorite shape and run with it, thereās more to planters and plant pots than meet the eye.
Plants are living things, and so need care and attention paid to their planting. Keeping the following tips in mind will not only give you better results, but also help keep your flora as healthy as possible.
Know What Size You Need
Thereās a good reason planters come in different types, and thatās mostly to do with how much space a plant needs for its particular root system. Most planters come between 10-40 inches in diameter, and itās important to nail down what size you need before you get to printing.
Succulents and small produce plants like strawberries and carrots will do better in smaller planters, while larger plants like tomatoes and zucchini will need much more space to grow.
While you can look up which plants will do better in your 3D printed planter, you can still go by feel. A zucchini wouldnāt do well in the same pot youād use for mint, for example.
One of the main benefits of 3D printing your own planters is that you donāt have to abandon a concept just because itās the wrong size.
You can alter and scale any STL file in your preferred software to suit whichever plant you want!
Be Mindful of Your Materials
While you can 3D print planters with standard filaments like PLA, you may want to go with something more heat resistant. Plants need a lot of light, but with light comes heat, and particularly heat-sensitive filaments could absorb too much and damage not only the planter, but the plant as well.
PETG and ABS are more heat-resistant than filaments like PLA. But all plastics will degrade with too much exposure to light and heat, which unfortunately is what plants need.
If you can, printing in ceramic is the best route to take when making planters. If thatās not an option for you, then just take good care of your planter and be ready to replace it after a while. Fortunately, you can just save your favorite planter STL file and replicate it whenever you like, good as new!
Double Check Before Planting
Whether itās through a design flaw or a slight failure during printing, no one wants an overly leaky planter.
Soil can get everywhere, or all the water will wash out and your plant wonāt have much to feed on.
While small holes are handy in planters to help with drainage, youāll want to make sure there are no more than necessary.
My trick here is to pour water into a planter as fast as Iād pour myself a glass of water. If the water comes out about as fast as it goes in, then itās got too much drainage and your plant wonāt get enough. If it overflows too quickly, then it doesnāt have enough drainage and will leave roots waterlogged and unhealthy.
It may not be the most scientific method, but itās never failed me before. And this is coming from a guy who just three years ago wasnāt even responsible enough to keep a cactus alive.
Have Fun!
Planter materials and sizes are important, but sizes can be tweaked before printing and materials can be replaced or upgraded over time.
The important thing is to keep your plants healthy and have fun while doing it!
That brings us to selecting which planters you want.
From the elegant and creative, to the fun and whimsical, choosing the right planters for you is something only you can do, whether you pick from any of the options above or go for your own!
Can I 3D print a planter?
Yes. 3D printed planters and plant pots are simple and fun to make in just about any shape and size. Most 3D printer materials will work well for planters, as they donāt need to have any specific properties to work well.
Can PLA be used as a planter?
While you can 3D print a planter with PLA, more heat-resistant filaments like ABS and PETG are preferable to reduce both damage to the planter as well as preventing your plants from absorbing too much heat in their roots.
If you do 3D print your planter with PLA, keep an extra close eye on it and the plant, and be prepared to replace the planter sooner than others.
How do you make a 3D printed planter?
There are a lot of pre-made 3D printed planter STL files available online.
But if youāre going to design one from scratch, simply pick your preferred shape and scale it to an ideal size for which plant youāre looking to pot.
Just donāt forget to include drainage holes and youāre ready!
Top 10 3D Printable Vase Models
3DPrintStory 3D printing process 3D Printed Vase: Top 10 3D Printable Vase Models
Polygon flower pot
Small but perfectly shaped, overall simple but extremely effective. This small flower pot, created by designer Clement C based on polygon models, is a great start for fans of functional 3D printing. The version shown here was printed at 125% scale.
You can download this 3D model at MyMiniFactory.
Tear Drop Vase
This elegant design from New York enthusiast Victoria Crettenand is actually a fairly simple 3D printable model. However, remember that it is not so easy to achieve the smooth surface shown in the image above. Instead, the end result without post-processing will be more faceted and textured if you print with PLA. If you want to achieve a smooth surface when printing with PLA, take a look at our recommendations for smoothing 3D PLA models. An alternative for more experienced 3D printer users is to print with ABS plastic and then use an acetone bath to smooth the surface. But in general, if you do not wedge on the quality of the surface, this 3D model is suitable even for beginners in the field of 3D printing.
You can download this 3D model at Thingiverse.
Curvy vase
Designer Libero Rutilo combines 3D printing and recycling in this unusual solution. The container part of the vase is an old PET bottle with a volume of 0.
5 liters. The 3D printed model is placed over the bottle like an outer mesh and held in place by an inner neck that screws onto the bottle like a cap. As a result, the inner plastic bottle is cleverly disguised and gives the impression of a rather stylish and modern piece of art.
You can order a printed vase or download a 3D model file to print it yourself, at a price of 10 euros.
You can download this 3D model on Tessa's Curated Boutique.
Aqua
This fabulous exotic style comes from Dutch designer Virtox, also known as Stijn van der Linden. The 3D model of the vase was created using a morph animation algorithm, which is then folded and shaped into the shape of a vase. This particular model is called Aqua and is part of the Julia Vase collection.
This model's intricate, organic, and flowing shape means it's probably not the ideal first vase to choose if you're new to 3D printing. Perhaps even for more experienced 3D printer users, this model will cause difficulties when printing.
However, its incredible and unique aesthetic is worth it.
You can download this 3D model on Thingiverse.
Art Deco Light Bulb Vase
This 3D art deco vase by Conor Devine is another example of 3D printing combined with recycling. In this case, the beautiful simplicity of the light bulb is integrated into the organic stand to create a very elegant result. A design is available to connect both standard bayonet and screw-in lamps. The model is free, so it's worth a try.
You can download this 3D model at MyMiniFactory.
The author also posted instructions on how to empty the glass bulb.
Drawstring Tile Vase
This unusual design from Clockspring consists of many interlocking triangular tiles that can be 3D printed. The vase is not completely water resistant and requires a bit more effort compared to other models to assemble the final design. But if you're up to the challenge, this is definitely an outstanding specimen.
Read the designer's instructions carefully before printing!
You can download this 3D model at MyMiniFactory.
Spiral Vase
Another set of twisting designs, these vases from YSoft_be3D are truly beautiful examples of 3D printing as art. However, these are not the easiest examples, so it's worth reading the 3D printing guidelines, as well as the comments of those who have printed them before, if you want to get a good result. But persistence and a little bit of trial and error will result in a quality 3D print that fully matches this stunning design.
You can download this 3D model at Thingiverse.
Baby Groot Flower Vase
And now a very interesting model: this vase model is based on the character Baby Groot from Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy (or maybe in the current context it should be "Gardens of the Galaxy"?)! In any case, this is a very popular model. So popular that apparently the Chinese manufacturer has released a commercial plastic version for sale (the copyright issue doesn't seem to bother them, although Marvel may well think otherwise.
..). According to those who have already printed it, the model seems to scale well and can be used as a general container for pens, pencils or whatever, in addition to the functions of a regular vase.
You can download this 3D model at MyMiniFactory.
Honeycomb Vase
This stunning vase by artist, engineer and fabricator Alexey Grishchenko looks like it came straight out of the world of Minecraft. But 3D printing this model can cause some difficulties. This model will also require additional processing if you want it as a water vase. Some users have commented that using a clear epoxy coating both inside and out will help bring this model to perfection. With or without additional post-processing, this design is eye-catching anyway.
You can download this 3D model at Thingiverse.
Mini Flower Vase
Well, the prize for the smallest 3D printable vase in this carefully selected collection goes to this very pretty model from Atlanta designer Colleen Jordan.
Since the size is small to print. this vase can be pretty fast. Colleen also provided a helpful set of instructions on how to place a succulent (small plant) in a printed vase. It looks great, and the plant lives and blooms!
You can download this 3D model at Thingiverse.
10 Things You Can 3D Print
The possibilities of 3D printing are developing rapidly today, so if a few years ago this technology seemed fantastic, now 3D printers are used to create quite practical things that will be useful in household use. What can you print yourself using simple models and a minimum amount of plastic? This review contains useful items that can be made using a 3D printer at home.
Camera lens
A photographic lens is not an easy thing to print on a 3D printer. However, it is a spectacular item that can be made cheaply. Through printing, you can get a lens of any shape and size using plastic. As a result, the lens can be modified to suit your particular camera.
In addition, the 3D printing method is suitable for the manufacture of lens caps, which are often lost, so another self-printed one will definitely not be superfluous.
2) Table lamp
Fans of new technologies will not need much time to assemble such a lamp. Just print all the elements separately, connect them and insert a light bulb. The disadvantage of the project will be the small size of the product if you do not want to waste a lot of plastic.
3) Headphones
Very often, headphones break, get lost, get tangled in the keys, and cause all sorts of trouble. Therefore, they are changed quite often. It does not take much time to print the device on a 3D printer, and parts that cannot be manufactured independently can be bought in specialized stores on the network.
4) Headphone holder
On the subject of headphones, there is nothing more unnerving than having them tangled up in your pocket. This problem is familiar to everyone, but it is quite difficult to solve it, because no matter how you put them together, they will still get confused again.
Using 3D printing, you can make a headphone holder that will save your nerve cells.
5) Outlet lock
Children love to play where it is not allowed, so a situation may arise in which the baby wants to stick his fingers into the socket, and he needs to be stopped in time. And tell me why you can't do it. If you do not want the child to harm his health and life, use special blockers for sockets. Using a 3D printer, you can easily print such a device.
6) Bag handle
If you are tired of walking with heavy bags and rubbing your hands to red marks, then you can use special hooks for bags. The plastic device is quite easy to print on 3D printers. You no longer have to crush the skin on your hands with bags from supermarkets if you have a plastic accessory with you.
7) Beverage dispenser
The product can be 3D printed and then placed directly on the table. You no longer need to spend a lot of time pouring a drink into each glass individually.
Guests will be sure to be surprised by such a device, especially if you tell them that you printed it yourself.
8) Hot dish handle
These holders are among the most practical devices for the kitchen. Every housewife or just a lover of hot tea is familiar with the situation when you need to take the dishes in your hands, but as a result nothing comes out but a burn and trouble. You can easily solve the problem if you print special holders on a 3D printer, which will simply protect you from pain, but also make the atmosphere in the kitchen more modern.
9) Toothpaste dispenser
If you are used to squeezing toothpaste to the last and like to go through the tube with your hands to get at least a little more out of it, then you can make your life easier and print an interesting device using a 3D printer. For the manufacture of the device does not need a lot of plastic, but it will become an indispensable item in your bathroom.
10) Flower pots
Flower pots are one of the favorite items for those who are engaged in handmade.
