{"product_id":"sophie-conran-indoor-watering-can-blue","title":"Sophie Conran Indoor Watering Can - Blue | Burgon \u0026 Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe properly considered indoor watering can — lightweight, accurate, beautifully made, and properly designed for the precise small-volume work that houseplants actually need. The \u003cstrong\u003eSophie Conran Indoor Watering Can in Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sheffield, combines proper everyday usefulness with the kind of considered styling that means you don't mind leaving it out on the kitchen counter or by the windowsill plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt £27.50, properly the upgrade from the plastic kitchen jug most of us water houseplants with — a piece of garden kit you'll use weekly for years and properly enjoy doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe houseplant watering problem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost household watering cans are properly designed for outdoor use — large capacity, broad spout, rose attachment for fine spray onto seedlings or borders. None of which is right for indoor plants, which need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA precise, narrow spout\u003c\/strong\u003e that gets water into the pot without splashing onto leaves, floors or windowsills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e that's manageable when you're moving between pots indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight weight\u003c\/strong\u003e for carrying around the house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn indoor aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't look out of place sitting on a counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper build quality\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't drip, leak or rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is properly that watering can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender precision spout\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets the water exactly where you want it, into the soil rather than across the leaves. Particularly useful for plants where wet leaves cause problems (African violets, peace lily, calatheas, ferns with delicate fronds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-coated galvanised steel body\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly the right balance of light weight and rust-resistance. Won't dent like cheaper indoor cans, won't rust like galvanised garden cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranquil pale blue finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, considered colour that suits modern and traditional interiors equally. Doesn't shout for attention amongst your plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomically curved handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kind of detail you don't notice until you've used a watering can without it. Slides through your hand as you tip; doesn't dig in or wobble during the pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Sophie Conran maker's seal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the small detail at the top that distinguishes the piece from generic alternatives. Properly the kind of considered touch that makes a difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly good for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouseplant collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly the right tool when you have more than a handful of indoor plants and the kitchen jug isn't going to cut it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApartment and flat dwellers\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough to store, light enough to use anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice plant managers\u003c\/strong\u003e — looks the part on a desk or shelf when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConservatory and greenhouse growers\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly useful for the indoor-greenhouse routine of watering many small pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen herb growers\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise watering for windowsill basil, parsley, chives, mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the narrow spout reaches into pot bottoms without disturbing aerial roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican violet enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly the right tool for plants that need water-from-below or careful crown-avoidance watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew plant parents\u003c\/strong\u003e — an affordable proper tool that makes daily plant care easier and more satisfying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly considered Christmas, Valentine's, Mother's Day or birthday gift for the houseplant enthusiast in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it properly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill from the top opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortably accommodates standard kitchen tap or jug filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse room-temperature water\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold straight-from-tap water shocks tropical houseplant roots; let water sit for an hour or so before using if your plants are sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect the spout into the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — not onto leaves; the narrow spout is designed for precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e — allow water to soak in before adding more; faster watering runs straight through to the drainage tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty after use\u003c\/strong\u003e — storing dry prevents mineral buildup at the spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse occasionally\u003c\/strong\u003e — remove any limescale or sediment from the inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with a soil moisture meter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA properly considered watering can is most useful when you know \u003cem\u003ewhen\u003c\/em\u003e to water as well as \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e. Pair this with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hygrometer-for-measuring-soil-moisture\"\u003esoil moisture meter\u003c\/a\u003e to take the guesswork out of watering. Overwatering is the single most common cause of houseplant death — the meter tells you when each plant actually needs the water this watering can delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sophie Conran range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sophie Conran for Burgon \u0026amp; Ball range pairs the considered design aesthetic of Sophie Conran (Sir Terence Conran's daughter, with her own established furniture and homeware design practice) with the manufacturing pedigree of Burgon \u0026amp; Ball, Sheffield's oldest tool maker (established 1730). The collaboration produces tools that look as considered as they perform — properly the right combination of design and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther pieces in the Sophie Conran range Bishy stocks include the Hand Trowel, Hand Fork, Hand Rake (a complete hand tool trio for £60), Dibber and Harvesting Basket — properly the considered upgrade across the whole hand-tool category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophie Conran by Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor watering can with precision narrow spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder-coated galvanised steel; brass Sophie Conran seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tranquil pale blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor houseplant watering — precision spout for accurate pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GSCICBLUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5019360009443\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgon \u0026amp; Ball, Sheffield (established 1730)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sophie Conran in partnership with Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it fits in our range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indoor Watering Can pairs naturally with the rest of our Indoor Plant Care range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hygrometer-for-measuring-soil-moisture\"\u003eSoil Moisture Meter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for knowing when to water (overwatering is the #1 cause of houseplant death)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/houseplant-pruner-compact-precision-cutter-for-indoor-plants-burgon-ball\"\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball Houseplant Pruner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the matching B\u0026amp;B Sheffield-made precision tool for houseplant maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Gang Pianta and Stelo plant lights\u003c\/strong\u003e — for indoor plants in lower-light spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLadybird Plant Care Slow Release Pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e — nutrition for potted houseplants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/horticultural-soap\"\u003eLadybird Plant Care Horticultural Soap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for aphid and whitefly issues on indoor plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hypoaspis-mites-stratiolaelaps-scimitus\"\u003eLadybird Plant Care Hypoaspis Mites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for fungus gnat control in soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarland Tray Pots and Fibre Pots\u003c\/strong\u003e — for repotting and propagation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBishy microgreen and herb seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e — for indoor kitchen growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDandy's Horticultural Grit\u003c\/strong\u003e — pot topper \/ drainage amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these properly cover the complete indoor plant care customer journey: lighting, nutrition, pest control, pruning, watering, propagation and seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball is Sheffield's oldest tool-making firm, established 1730. Nearly three centuries of unbroken tool manufacturing in the city historically synonymous with steel and quality cutlery. Their tools carry the RHS endorsement. The Sophie Conran range extends their traditional craftsmanship into considered contemporary design — the same Sheffield engineering principles, presented for a different market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small thought: a properly made watering can is one of those objects that ends up being used more often than you expected. Daily through summer, every few days through winter, hundreds of small pours over the years — and properly the kind of thing that gets more pleasing to use the longer you own it. The kind of small upgrade that quietly improves something you do anyway, every week, for as long as you have houseplants. Worth the upgrade from a plastic kitchen jug.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AllotMate Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57154110718329,"sku":"5019360009443","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/GSC-ICBLUE-sophie-conran-for-burgon-and-ball-indoor-watering-can-blue-03_large_e19b6b55-d3d7-4a39-835b-5de54bd58936.webp?v=1781977419","url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/sophie-conran-indoor-watering-can-blue","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}