Description
This crocodile watering can turns a routine job into something to smile about, with a long green body, a grinning snout and a tail that curls up and over to form the handle. It is moulded in HDPE plastic and finished in a bright, leafy green, with a row of raised ridges running down the back, scales picked out along the sides, two round eyes and a line of little teeth along its smile. It measures 35cm long, 11.5cm wide and 19cm high, and holds approximately 1.7 litres, a handy amount for a round of pots and window boxes.
We like it on a patio or balcony, by the back door or beside a windowsill of houseplants, anywhere a full-size can would feel like too much. The water pours from the end of the snout as you tip it forward, so the crocodile does the watering, and the curved tail gives a handle that is easy to grip. It suits containers, herbs, seed trays and indoor plants, and it weighs just 164g empty. Because it looks as much like a garden ornament as a tool, it brings a bit of character to a corner of pots between waterings.
The body is made from HDPE plastic with a smooth finish, and there is an opening at the base of the tail for filling. Plastic keeps it light and simple to look after: empty it after use, rinse it through with clean water now and then, and wipe the outside with a damp cloth to keep the green looking bright. At 35cm long it tucks onto a shed shelf or into a corner of the greenhouse when it is not in use. As a gift, it is a cheerful choice for anyone starting out with a few pots, and it pairs nicely with a packet of seeds or a small houseplant.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Plastic (HDPE) |
| Length |
35cm |
| Width |
11.5cm |
| Height |
19cm |
| Weight |
0.164KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How much water does the crocodile watering can hold?
It holds approximately 1.7 litres. That is enough for a round of patio pots, a window box or a windowsill of houseplants in one go.
How big is the crocodile watering can?
It measures 35cm long, 11.5cm wide and 19cm high. It weighs 164g empty, so it is light and easy to carry around.
What is the watering can made of?
It is made from HDPE plastic with a smooth finish. It keeps the can light, and a wipe with a damp cloth keeps it clean.
How do you fill it and where does the water come out?
You fill it through the opening at the base of the curled tail. The water pours from the end of the crocodile's snout as you tip it forward.
What colour is the crocodile watering can?
It is a bright, leafy green all over, with two round eyes and small moulded teeth along its grinning smile.
Can I use it for houseplants as well as outdoor pots?
Yes, its compact size suits houseplants, herbs and seed trays indoors just as well as containers on a patio or balcony.