Hydrofarm Watering Can, 9 L

Durable Plastic Watering Can With Detachable Rose, 9L

A watering can that leaks at the seams or dents the first time it's dropped doesn't last a season, and a single fixed spout makes it hard to switch between a gentle shower for seedlings and a faster fill for established plants. This Hydrofarm watering can is molded from durable plastic that won't leak or dent, and its detachable rose switches between a fine shower and a direct pour.

The 9-liter capacity is marked in both U.S. and metric units, and two ergonomically placed handles make it easier to control the pour and balance the weight as the can empties.

Key Features & Benefits

• Won't leak or dent — durable plastic construction holds up to regular handling and the occasional drop.
• Detachable rose — switch between a fine shower for seedlings and a direct pour for established plants.
• Dual U.S. and metric markings — read the fill level in whichever unit you use.
• Two ergonomic handles — balance the can's weight and control the pour as it empties.

Who Should Use This Watering Can

Home gardeners and smaller commercial growers who want one watering can that handles both a gentle shower for seedlings and a faster, targeted pour for established plants.

About Hydrofarm

Petaluma, California-based Hydrofarm has manufactured and distributed growing hardware, including hand tools like watering cans, since Stuart Dvorin founded the company in 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does this can hold?

It holds 9 liters, with fill markings in both U.S. and metric units so you can read the level in whichever system you use. That capacity suits a home garden or a smaller number of containers without needing constant refills.

What does the detachable rose do?

It switches the can between a fine, gentle shower suited to seedlings and a faster, direct pour for established plants. Remove it when you want a more targeted stream instead of a spread-out shower.

Will this can dent or crack if I drop it?

It's molded from durable plastic built to resist denting and leaking under normal handling, including the occasional drop. That's a meaningful difference from thin metal cans that dent on the first impact.

Why does it have two handles?

The second handle helps balance the can's weight and control the pour angle as it empties, which matters more once several liters of water shift the can's center of gravity. One handle alone makes that harder to manage smoothly.