Plant Holder

Hanging modular propagator

2024 3d-print / product

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Materials

Used
  • Transparent PLA
  • Modular 3D-printed body, fins, hook, and cover

Components

Parts
  • Body
  • Support fins
  • Hook
  • Cover

What:

A modular plant cutting holder with replaceable parts to fit different tank sizes and cuttings.

Why:

Philodendron can grow leggy very quickly and new plants can be cloned from cuttings. Those cuttings grow root systems that help pull nutrients from waste in the water, supporting some natural filtration in a tank.

How:

Modelled in FreeCAD and printed using transparent PLA, the design breaks into five parts for efficient customization and reuse.

  • Body x 1: adjustable cutting slots.
  • Support fins x 2: slide into the body and provide perpendicular support to the tank wall. They can be replaced and customized to fit different tanks.
  • Hook x 1: slides into the body and hangs over the tank rim. It can be modified for different heights or rim depths.
  • Cover x 1: slides into the body and holds all of the cuttings in place.

State Transition

Semi-assembled parts.
Each part slides together to complete.

Growth Sequence

The holder begins as a compact support for fresh cuttings.
As roots and foliage develop, the shape keeps the clusters organized.
Propogation growth is exceptional.