Creative Planter (Pot) Series 3 | Deconstruction · Square Vessel

Creative Succulent Planter - Deconstructed · Cubic Vessel

Design Philosophy: Deconstructivist Geometric Interplay

At its core are **modularity and geometric splicing**. By interlocking different materials (translucent PLA, matte plastic, orange elastic parts, metal-textured columns), it breaks the monotonous form of traditional flower pots, creating a modern artistic feel with intersecting lines and planes

Structure and Function (Self-Watering + Layered Ventilation)

• Bottom: **Water reservoir** (light blue translucent PLA) + **Breathable mesh** (black mesh plate) achieves a "water storage + ventilation" balance, preventing succulent root rot
• Middle layer: **Planting layer** (black inner pot) provides space for root growth, enhancing visual hierarchy with the external texture (woven pattern)
• Outer layer: **Frame structure** (grey columns + orange elastic frame + black mesh frame) is fixed by column interpenetration and elastic frame buckles, both supporting the overall structure and creating a "geometric framed scenery" effect

Self-watering principle:

Water in the bottom reservoir slowly permeates upward (or by capillary action) through the **breathable mesh** to the planting layer, meeting the succulent's need for "less water but continuous moisture" while the breathable mesh ensures root respiration and prevents water accumulation

Materials and Process (3D Printing Characteristics)

• **Outer pot (planting layer + water reservoir)**: Uses **translucent PLA**, enhancing texture through 3D printed "woven patterns" and "gradient textures", and its translucent property allows subtle observation of water level/root status
• **Frame components (columns, frame, mesh plate)**: Grey columns (matte texture, simulating metal), orange elastic frame (softens hard lines), black mesh plate (hollowed out for ventilation), multi-material color contrast (blue, grey, orange, black) enhances visual impact
• **Assembly logic**: Columns act as the "skeleton", orange frame buckles secure the middle/outer layers, mesh plates are embedded into the frame, ultimately achieving "modular splicing"

Planting Suggestions

• **Plant selection**: 3-4 **3-5cm small succulents** (such as Sedum dasyphyllum, Orostachys japonica, Pachyphytum oviferum, Haworthia cooperi, etc.), with compact forms and rich colors, creating a "point-line-plane" compositional balance with the geometric frame
• **Placement scenarios**: Desktop, windowsill, bookshelf; it functions as both a flower pot and a **geometric art ornament**, suitable for minimalist, industrial, and deconstructivist style home/office spaces

Demo video links:

Xiaohongshu: 3D printed deconstructed planter design, open source soon http://xhslink.com/o/7WgO1nghdPi Keep this code to check out the notes on [Xiaohongshu]~

Douyin: 0.02 Copy and open Douyin to see [Crazy Plastic's works] Deconstruction.Cubic Vessel # Bambu Lab # 3d printing # succulent # ... https://v.douyin.com/X8gys54o8T4/ 11/22 K@w.sE OKW:/ 

Bilibili: [3d printed planter‖Deconstruction ◎ Cubic Vessel-Bilibili] https://b23.tv/cHWW3vQ

Installation steps are in the document!!!

Please follow the steps carefully, otherwise it may be assembled incorrectly!!!