Thirsty Layers

Plants that water themselves.

3D printed planters with a built-in water tank. Fill it, and the soil draws up water as the plant needs it, so you water less often.

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A tank underneath, a cone of soil to carry the water up.

No rope, no electronics, no batteries. Everything is printed.

  1. Fill the tankPour water into the fill tube until it drains out of the overflow hole.
  2. Soil soaks it upThe soil cone hangs into the water and pulls it up as the soil dries.
  3. Check back laterRefill when the tank runs low. How long that takes depends on the plant and the room.
Fill tubeSoilWater tankSoil cone

Three pieces, one planter

Buy the whole planter, or just the part you need.

Insert

The printed insert with the soil cone and fill tube. Made to rest on the ledge of the Thirsty Layers pot.

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Best value

Pot + insert kit

The full self-watering planter. Just add soil and a plant.

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Pot

The printed pot with a built-in ledge and overflow hole.

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Made on a 3D printer, one at a time

Small batches, real layers.

Printed in PETG

A tough plastic that handles water well.

Easy to use

No parts to assemble beyond dropping the insert in.

Works with most houseplants

Best with plants that like steady moisture, like pothos, herbs, and peace lilies.

Ready for a plant that looks after itself?

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