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Saguaro-rib cachepot

Shade a potted plant with ribs that cast their own shadows, like a cactus

Saguaro cacti survive desert sun partly because their deep pleats shade their own skin. This cachepot borrows the trick: deep vertical ribs round the outside mean much of the surface is always in shadow, so the nursery pot inside stays cooler on a hot balcony. It also makes a striking sculptural pot.

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Size: 150 × 150 × 140 mm
Shape: Gear-shaped
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 227 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 282 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Garden & plants
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 6 steps

What’s in it

Gear-shaped, 150 × 150 × 140 mm, with 2.4 mm walls

How to print it

Drop a 12 cm nursery pot inside; the ribs keep its sides cooler in full sun.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 282 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $5.63 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the saguaro-rib cachepot model?

The saguaro-rib cachepot model measures 150 × 150 × 140 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Drop a 12 cm nursery pot inside; the ribs keep its sides cooler in full sun. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 282 g of PLA (227 cm³ printed solid), roughly $5.63 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the saguaro-rib cachepot model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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