Octagonal Flower Pot with Vertical Stripes in Various Sizes

The number eight holds a special place across various cultures, symbolizing infinity, harmony, and balance. In Asian cultures, it is particularly auspicious, representing prosperity and good fortune. Drawing on these rich meanings, the Octagonal Flower Pot with Vertical Stripes is a celebration of the number eight's symbolic depth, embodied in a design that appeals to a broad audience. This pot is not just a container for plants; it's a piece of art that brings cultural significance and modern aesthetics into your garden or home.

Designed with precision, this flower pot features a unique octagonal shape, each side angled at 8º to accentuate its form and create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The vertical stripes add a decorative touch that enhances its geometric beauty while the rounded corners offer a soft contrast, highlighting the pot's structural elegance. The solid, flat wide rim provides a robust frame, completing the pot's sophisticated appearance. Below, drainage holes and stabilization ribs ensure optimal plant health, merging aesthetics with functionality.

Update 2024-06-05: Added a showcase folder.

Pair With the Perfect Saucer

For a seamless gardening experience, complement this flower pot with the Octagonal Plant Saucer, designed to perfectly match and protect your surfaces from water damage while maintaining the aesthetic continuity of your garden setup.

Explore the Comprehensive PDF Catalog

Finding the perfect model amidst the large number of variants has never been easier! Take a look at the detailed PDF catalog in the "Other Files" section in the “Files” tab. This catalog provides a visual overview of all the models in this project, complete with dimensions, to help you quickly find exactly what you need.

But it's more than just a visual treat; the catalog includes organized tables that let you easily compare models based on specific parameters. Once you've spotted the model that meets your criteria, just search for its filename on the project page to easily download the right file.

Printing the Pot

In the files section, you'll find PrusaSlicer example projects, offering basic settings as a starting point for your prints. For more detailed information, please refer to the table below:

Nozzle Size and Layer Height

The pot is designed to print effectively with 0.4mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm nozzles, accommodating all wall thicknesses. Select a layer height appropriate for your nozzle size, and always review the sliced result before printing. Aim for the walls to be printed solely with perimeter lines, free of infill. For prints using a 0.4mm nozzle, consider increasing the number of perimeters to three or more for optimal results.

Choosing the Right Side Thickness

The models not only have different sizes, but also three side thicknesses.

• S17 (1.68mm): The thinnest variant is best suited for rigid filament. It is ok for smaller pots, but definitely too weak for pots that are equal or greater than 200mm in height.
• S20 (2.0mm): The medium thickness gives more stability and works well for soft materials like PETG. A good compromise, for medium sized indoor pots.
• S25 (2.5mm): My recommendation. This thickness provides excellent structural support for the sides of the pot, even for very large prints. These prints withstand outdoor conditions, even when moved filled with heavy wet soil.

Dimensions

Tailored for diversity, the pot is designed in various sizes to accommodate all gardening needs. The example filename LR2415-P8-S25-H200-D260.3mf deciphers the pot's dimensions:

• P8 signifies its octagonal shape, embodying the elegance of eight sides.
• S25 denotes a side thickness of 2.5mm for robust support.
• H200 and D260 specify the pot's height of 200mm and diameter of 260mm.

Locating the Model Files

All the 3D models for the  saucer can be found in the “Files” tab, nestled under the “Other Files” category. To streamline your experience, I've organized them into separate ZIP files based on file format—choose from STL, 3MF, or STEP files according to your needs. Simply download the ZIP file that corresponds with the format you require.

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Conclusion

The Octagonal Flower Pot with Vertical Stripes is more than just a home for your plants; it's a statement of style, a nod to cultural symbolism, and a testament to thoughtful design. Its unique shape and pattern enrich any space, offering a blend of tradition and modernity that resonates with gardeners and design enthusiasts alike.

Happy planting!

FAQ

Are there models with a thinner bottom?

No. Either the bottom thickness depends on the side thickness, or it is fixed for all models. In most slicer software, you can easily change this dimension.

Move the model into the printer bed, by changing the Z position to a negative value. The slicer will then cut that section off. So, if the bottom is 2.4mm thick, you can move the model to negative 0.6mm, what gives you a new bottom thickness of 1.8mm.

Make sure to check the sliced result for any side effects before printing!

What is the best looking saucer diameter for this pot?

For the best look, choose a saucer that has a gap between 10-20mm between the pot and the rim. As the matching saucer has the same rim with that the pot, you can simply look at the difference from the top to the bottom side.

The following contains the rounded values, how many millimetres the bottom is inset at the side. It is a theoretical line, which does not include the rim.

If you have a pot with a diameter of 260mm and a height of 200mm, that has a 6º angle at the side, the inset is about 21mm. That would compare to a diameter of 218 at the bottom.

So, if you print a saucer with 240mm diameter, 22mm larger than this imaginary diameter, it adds about 11mm to each side, which looks neat.

To verify your choice, load the pot and saucer into the same slicer project so that they overlap in the centre of the printer bed. That way you can visually confirm if your choice looks good.