17cm pot for Orchid by tsh2

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Here is a plant pot which you can print using 'per part' print settings to achieve a single-layer for the main part. I wanted to use translucent filament so my orchid can get light to its roots. There is not too much ventilation here, use this somewhere warm/dry of if you're forgetful about watering....
There are 3 parts to this model. I wanted to assemble them so the middle section printed in vase mode, but Cura doesn't seem to allow that. One option is to generate G-code for each part, and manually merge the files together (remembering to correct for extruder absolute position). Assuming you don't want to do this:
Configure Cura
Unselect 'keep models apart'
Base Part
No top layer
Make sure the model is centred on the bed.
Enough base layers to get a strong base (and waterproof if you plan to use the pot 'bare). I also used 4 walls to get a good base around the ridges.
Supports for the centre recess might be a good idea - you don't need support in the radial area, and might want to leave a good Z-gap so the support comes off easily.
Middle Part
Centre the model on top of first part. There is a registration part at Z=0, so once it's centred, the base and middle should be flush.
No base layer.
No top layer.
Wall thickness 1 (or as you chose). Although this part is solid, we print it so only the walls come out.
Top Part
Centre in the same way as the middle part.
This part of the model needs infill.
With the 3 models stacked one on top of the other, Cura (3.0.3 here) will generate a printable model, but i strongly recommend you check the transitions in a gcode viewer (http://gcode.ws) before printing since this is a multi-hour print.
I've included a one-part model too, but this probably won't work in vase mode, and might not give good results if you try printing it 'as is'.
I used PLA, for resiliance and ease of gluing...