Indirect plant watering system

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Purpose built automated system waters small plants using an external pump and reservoir designed for specific project but usable for any small plant requiring monitoring/metering of watering. A 10cc syringe without needle fits snugly in holder, secured with superglue around meeting point to prevent leakage. Syringes used are Nipro 20Gx1" (10ml) available on ebay and other online platforms. Two holes at bottom of planter should be used for feeding and securing a wick whose end sits in reservoir below. For project, paracord with knots on either end was tied through holes. Reservoir requires supports for v4 shelves due to long bridge across middle section. Shelves have been shortened in newer version with chamfered edges to reduce or eliminate support requirements. Design may change again soon as transparent material or viewport for water level viewing is likely to be used.