jordystokes wrote: Hello Everyone!
Looking to buy a new watering can and wanted the opinion of those more experienced than myself.

What are you watering? Would be a bit silly to buy an original japanese watering can if you have a mallsai from Walmart.

What is the best watering can for bonsai? What makes your choice the best?

A garden hose with a fine nozzle and a long wand.

BTW there is a topic about requirements and design of a watering can somewhere on this forum. Couldn't find it, sorry.

You make a great point. Let me specify my trees: procumbens juniper, blue pacific juniper, blue rug juniper, and a schefflera. I have a short leaf pine and a Japanese maple as pre-bonsai. Also, I have some pear tree cuttings.

A fine nozzle and a long wand are a must, I agree. But what brand? From Amazon? Walmart?

I also searched for this topic before I posted and could not find sufficient information.

Thanks for responding!

jordystokes wrote: A fine nozzle and a long wand are a must, I agree. But what brand? From Amazon? Walmart?

Sure, just check reviews to make sure that they're worth buying

What do you use for watering? If you don't mind me asking.

I use my hose with a sprayer attachment.
Something like this:



It works fine but I'm thinking of getting a watering lance soon.

One that holds water would be good

There lies the root of my problem, I live in an apartment and I don't have access to a hose. (never fear, my trees are outside) A watering can is really my only option.

Wise words, m5eaygeoff

I'd get one with as fine a nozzle screen as you can. A removable nozzle would be preferable because debris, dirt, bugs inevitably get stuck in there. If you need a mister, they make small gallon size pressure bottles that sell cheap ($15).

jordystokes wrote: A fine nozzle and a long wand are a must, I agree. But what brand? From Amazon? Walmart?

What to buy: something of good quality. They shouldn't be very expensive. Don't buy cheap stuff. I once did, but it was useless - it leaked lots of water.
Where to buy... whichever shop is the cheapest. Google for it.

I got this one. The long wand is needed for plants I cannot easily reach. The nozzle has several settings, I usually use the one that gives a mild shower.

www.hozelock.com/our-products/watering/s...lance-spray-plus-90/