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Whether you have houseplants, a container garden, or a full-spread vegetable garden, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as watching your plants flourish under your care! That means the right balance of nutrients, plenty of sunlight, and consistent watering.
Oh, and love. Plants need love, too.
A great watering can tailored to your plant’s needs is an essential tool in your gardening arsenal. Plus, they can make watering plants extra fun!
Finding the right one isn’t difficult, but in the spirit of helping you sort through the thousands of watering cans out there, we’ve compiled a list of options so you can find the best watering can for you.
We’ll also answer some common watering-can-related questions from green-thumbed shoppers.
Let’s grow!
Watering Cans For Indoors, Outdoors, Or Both!
1. Most Stylish Watering Can
Georg Jensen Terra Watering Can
by Wayfair
This gorgeous watering can is perfect for the decor-conscious plant parent! Made from hand-polished stainless steel, it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
It would look beautiful displayed front and center in your home—which is perfect if you have an indoor plant or two. It’s clearly designed to be a piece of art while it waters your plants.
2. Watering Can For Precise Watering
Limbo Watering Can
by West Elm
Another beautiful can that does double duty! It features an extra-long stainless steel spout to ensure your stream of water reaches hanging plants or plants located in tight spaces for easier indoor watering. You’re welcome, urban gardeners!
Holds 50 fl oz of water. Comes in three colors.
3. Best Budget-Friendly Watering Can
Vattenkrasse Watering Can
by IKEA
Gorgeous design and function at a meager price? Why, that sounds like an IKEA product! From the makers of all things Scandanavian for the home comes a watering can you’ll want to show off in yours.
Made from galvanized steel, holds 30 oz.
4. Best Mini Watering Can
Mojave Glaze Ceramic Watering Can
by Etsy: LisaAngelLtd
This mini watering can is more like a watering pot! If your space is on the small side (and so are your plants), this cute little watering can is just the thing to keep everyone hydrated and happy. Made from glazed stoneware, it’ll look wonderful hanging out on the shelf when not in use.
5. Best For Delicate Plants
Bronze and Glass Plant Mister
by Pottery Barn
Suppose you’re cultivating an herb garden or delicate potted plants that require a gentler touch? In that case, using a mister is a perfect way to ensure they get the hydration they need without damage. Made from glass and brass, this one has a delightfully vintage vibe!
6. Best Indoor Watering Can
WhaleLife Indoor Watering Can
by WhaleLife
The transparent design of this watering can allows you to see how many ounces of water you’re pouring. That’s especially great for ensuring indoor gardens and plants located high on shelves get just the right amount of water. We really like the ergonomic design, modern shape, and jewel-tone color, too.
Made from sturdy resin, holds 40 oz of water.
7. Best Outdoor Watering Can
Behrens 2 1/2 Gallon Steel Metal Outdoor Watering Can
by Behrens
Sturdy is the word of the day for outdoor watering projects, and a metal watering can fits the bill. It’s weather-resistant, doesn’t rust, and comes in three capacities. The rosehead spout ensures even water flow, so whether you’re watering flower pots or shrubs, everyone gets plenty of hydration.
8. Best For Outdoor Gardens
Sarasota Long Spout With Detachable Shower Head
by SAROSORA
The double-handle design and dual spout options make this the perfect watering can for outdoor container plants. The spout features a removable showerhead, so you can use it to sprinkle or pour. It even has a filter plug to keep the spout from clogging with debris.
Comes in two colors with a .9 gallon capacity.
9. Large Capacity Watering Can
3 Gallon Indoor/Outdoor Watering Can
This heavy-duty plastic watering can features a removable stainless steel rosehead spout. Whether you need sprinkling or spout watering, you’ve got complete control over how you water your garden. Its huge capacity reservoir means fewer trips to the faucet, too!
Made from durable polyethylene plastic.
10. Watering Can For Kids
Elephant Watering Can
by Bangerz Sunz
If you have a little gardening helper, they’ll need their own small watering can to ensure the job gets done! Whether it’s used indoors or for outdoor plants, the smaller reservoir opening means this cute little elephant watering can travels from sink to plant without too much sloshing. His narrow spout helps keep the water inside the planters, and the handle is the perfect size for little hands.
Made from lightweight, sturdy plastic. Holds two quarts.
Common Questions About Watering Cans
A good watering can should be designed with function and control in mind.
As illustrated in our list here, a watering can meant for indoor plants will feature a longer spout for the precision needed to effectively water potted plants. The best cans for outdoor plants should have a removable nozzle for watering different kinds of plants.
The handle design is just as important as the spout, too. The best watering cans will have comfortable, ergonomic handles with plenty of room to position your hand according to how steep you have to tip the can.
That all depends upon your preference and the can’s functionality. Some prefer plastic because the handles tend to be more comfortable. Some prefer a metal can for outdoor use because they’re durable and weatherproof.
Technically you can, but it isn’t recommended if you want to prolong the life of your can and care for your plants effectively. If left outside in freezing temperatures, the water inside the can may freeze and warp the bottom.
If left out in intense heat, the water inside the can may heat to temperatures harmful to the plants. Also, standing water left in the can may collect debris and attract bugs.
Necessary? Not really. Recommended? Definitely.
It’s definitely better to use a watering can on indoor plants. They need more precise watering, not only for the plant’s sake but for the sake of saving your floors and furniture from the potential mess that ensues if you water with a cup.
Outdoor watering cans give you much better control over how much and where you need to distribute water to your plants.
Get crafty with a milk or juice jug! Really any household container with a sturdy handle can be transformed into a handy DIY watering can. Check out this video for a tutorial.
Only The Best For Your Leafy Friends!
When we shopped for watering cans for this list, we were struck by how many are just as gorgeous as they are functional! From ultra-modern to rustic to vintage, watering cans have indeed come a long way since the standard plastic can your mom used.
Now for the arduous task of deciding which ones we want for our own plants. There are houseplants everywhere around here. Honestly, we need one for every room. Yep, definitely need every single one on this list.
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