Bloom Signal Planter — Water Level Indicator Cactus Planter | FDM Print
Bloom Signal Planter — Water Level Indicator Cactus Planter | FDM Print
When the flower's out, your plant is happy. When it's gone, you already know.
The Bloom Signal Planter is a cactus planter with a built-in water level indicator — no guesswork, no apps, no checking the soil with your finger. Fill the reservoir base, and a small purple flower rises into bloom on the side bud. As the water level drops, the flower quietly retreats. When it's gone entirely, it's time to refill. Simple, mechanical, and oddly satisfying to watch.
The design does two jobs at once. The terracotta-coloured base acts as a hidden water reservoir; a capillary wick cord draws moisture up through the base and into the soil continuously, keeping your plant watered between refills without any intervention from you. The barrel-shaped cactus body sits on top — printed in a warm sage green with bright lime nodules across the ribbed surface and two rounded paddle arms extending to the sides. The whole thing looks like a cactus someone drew with great confidence and very little botanical accuracy, which is entirely the point.
It comes with a length of capillary wick cord pre-threaded and ready to go. Add soil, add a plant, fill the base, and let the flower do the rest.
Specifications
- Printer type: FDM
- Finish: Multi-colour — sage green body, lime green nodules, terracotta base, purple flower accent
- Height: 17cm
- Includes: Cactus planter body, reservoir base, detachable bloom flower, capillary wick cord
- Intended use: Indoor planter / windowsill, shelf, or desk display
- No plant included
Processing & Delivery
All products are 3D printed to order. Please allow 3–5 working days for printing and preparation before dispatch. Once dispatched, delivery times depend on the shipping method chosen at checkout (typically 2–3 working days for UK Standard).
Please note: Some products are dispatched in parts for safe transit and may require light assembly on arrival. Where this applies, assembly is straightforward and usually involves no more than 1–2 pieces.