Introduction: DIY Piranha Plant
This is a simple DIY project for making your own Piranha Plant.
The "pipe" is printed with 3D printer.
This is a really simple and quick project to do!
Step 1: Desing
I made the Pipe with Tinkercad.
Just attach a tube on a larger tube and make a hole inside. Id you are interested in 3D design this is a must for you to test out.
*EDIT*
Taller version of the pipe uploaded.
Step 2: Pipe Is Done
The pipe is printed with Pritrbot Simple Maker's kit.
This is a full PLA print. No support or anything. Flip the print that way the larger part is down. The bottom part is thick enough not to need any support in printing.
Print settings.:
0.4 mm nozzle
0.2 mm layer height
60 mm/s print speed
15% fill in hollow part
Print time was about 2 hours.
Step 3: !!Warning!!
Before you start to dig out the flytrap make sure you don't touch these spikes inside the plant's leaves aka"mouth".
If two of these spikes is touched at the same time the "mouth" will close.
It is not venomous or anything it's just that the flytrap has limited quantity of reopening's on the "mouth".
It may be fun to try out with finger. Use a fly or Super Mario instead if you must test it out.
The mouth can re-open about 7 time's on its lifetime per leave. More leave's will grow out if the plant is healthy.
If there is a insect inside the mouth it can take for few days to even moths to reopen again. This depends on how big the insect was and how long it takes to digest it fully.
Step 4: Repotting
Loosen up the plant carefully. Use a spoon to help out in need.
Put the plant on a table and use the spoon to dig up some soil from the original pot to the bottom of the pipe.
Insert the plant in to the pot and put some more soil around the plant and make sure it is damped well.
Step 5: Done
Clean up the mess and admire your piranha plant.
Read the instructions how to take care your new plant.
Thanks for reading. More project's coming soon! :)
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