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My plant parenthood experience has really bloomed over the past few years. When the pandemic-induced shelter-in-place order first went into effect back in 2020, I was struggling to keep my lone money tree alive, but fast forward a mere four years, and I have nearly a dozen plants that are thriving in my apartment: Think a parlor palm, basil stems, and even strawberry plant I propagated from an ultra-thin slice of fruit. And, in case you were wondering, my money tree is doing so well that it's actually taller than me now.
Now that I've mastered the nuts and bolts of keeping houseplants alive and well, I've been itching to give my gardening accessories a glow-up. The small watering can from IKEA is serving me well, but could things be a little chicer? After seeing the ceramic cloud watering can for the umpteenth time on TikTok, I've been curious to try it out on my botanical buddies.
For the uninitiated, the cloud watering can has been making the rounds on social media for being that perfect mix of adorable and functional. At first glance, this small, cloud-shaped ceramic vessel looks like something you'd use to accessorize a bookshelf or coffee table. However, if you look closely, you'll quickly notice that it actually works as a cool watering can, complete with 19 evenly spaced holes on the bottom and a big one on the top.
To water your flora, simply submerge the entire cloud in a bucket of water and let it fill up. When you're ready to quench your plants' thirst, just press your thumb on the top and watch the water sprinkle out of the bottom—you know, like rain from a cloud. If you want to watch the adorable cloud in action, take a peak at the charming Reel below.
And, of course, the internet loves this can. "Omg this is the coolest gadget," one Instagrammer wrote. "I didn't know I needed this, but here we are," said another. A third kept it simple by commenting, "So cute."
A watering can that's cute, practical, and serves up a little ASMR? I couldn't wait to try it myself—so I bought one on Amazon and tested it out myself. The first thing I noticed was the quality. Made with a glossy ceramic, this "cloud" was incredibly sturdy, yet stylish enough to leave on my bookshelf when idle.
But while the waterfall sound was incredibly relaxing—serious spa-like vibes—I noticed using this can required a bit of a learning curve. For starters, since water is evenly dispersed through the smaller holes on the bottom, the watering diameter would sometimes be too large for my smaller planters and I'd have water dripping onto my plant stand or hardwood floors. I also noticed it was trickier to evenly water plants that are taller or have a thicker trunk like my aforementioned money tree. That said, this watering cloud worked pretty well for my shorter aloe and strawberries.
The other thing worth noting is that no matter how hard I press my thumb into that top hole, I would still have a small amount of water sprinkling out of the bottom when I was transferring my watering can from a larger bucket of water to my plants. Was it the end of the world? No, but it did make a small mess.
So the big question: Is the viral cloud watering can actually worth it? Well, it depends. If you're working with larger planters—and shorter leafy greens that don't have thick trunks—this ceramic cloud can be an excellent way to offer an even watering. And, at $25, it could be a cute gift for your favorite plant-loving pal or a fun way to treat yourself and your plants. But in my experience, I like the control I have with a basic watering can. While watering cans might be basic, they don't have to look basic. That's exactly why I scouted a few stylish options (at a similar price point, no less) worth adding to your cart.
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