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Color: Silver Gray
Gray Elephant Watering Can. This classic Union Products blow-mold plastic garden accessory is still made in the United States using the original mid-century design. Elephant stands about 8 inches tall, 15 inches long and holds 2 quarts--the perfect size for your window box flowers or house plants. Made in the U.S.A.!
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Silver Gray
I purchased a few of these because I love elephants and thought these would be fun... and they are!
The person who received one without a hole in the top received an obvious mismanufacture. Not that they should have to, but the plastic is very pliable and they could easily put their own in with a steak knife.
The problem I've had with these is that you have to be very careful not to tilt them too far while watering through the elephant's trunk because water will start pouring out the drilled refill hole on top of the elephant's head. It's very easy to do this and I keep forgetting and so keep relearning the lesson! You've got to think gentle trickle, not quick splash.
Overall, a fun and solid product.
The person who received one without a hole in the top received an obvious mismanufacture. Not that they should have to, but the plastic is very pliable and they could easily put their own in with a steak knife.
The problem I've had with these is that you have to be very careful not to tilt them too far while watering through the elephant's trunk because water will start pouring out the drilled refill hole on top of the elephant's head. It's very easy to do this and I keep forgetting and so keep relearning the lesson! You've got to think gentle trickle, not quick splash.
Overall, a fun and solid product.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Silver Gray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The elephant watering can is adorable. It makes me smile to see her sitting patiently alongside my plants, waiting for her big moment. Unfortunately, when that moment comes, if filled up more than 2/3, she gets so excited to be watering, that water pours out the top of her head, as well as from her trunk. This means that the wood floor gets watered more than the plants. Also, her trunk only has the one hole, so you get a pretty strong stream rather than the more delicate sprinkle you'd get with a more traditional watering can. I paid $9 for her, which was too much, but she's so cute, I'm making do rather than exchanging her for something more utilitarian. If you privilege fashion over function, or want a watering can you can name, you'll be perfectly happy with the elephant watering can. Otherwise, you might want to keep looking.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Salmon Pink|Amazon Verified Purchase
I like the size of this can and the no sprinkler fact. I have two gray elephant cans, same size, that I've had for several years. My only bad comment is that you have to be very careful to keep them out of direct sunlight or they tend to crack.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By brittanyred
Color Name:Salmon Pink|Amazon Verified Purchase
This cute little watering can works just fine, though the water will spill out the top if you arent watching what youre doing. At the end of the elephant's trunk there is one dime sized hole.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By C. E. Lione
Color Name:Silver Gray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Couldn't be happier with my 2 elephant watering cans (1 for work, 1 for home) They are not only adorable, but arrived in perfect condition and perfect working order. Eveyone who sees my cute little sprinklers, wants one! Quick delivery, good product equals happy customer. Thanks!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By okfuskee
Color Name:Silver Gray
Great to see this here. This can comes with its own US history lesson...if you want it. This is (or once was) made by Union Products. This is the same innovative company that made the first and best pink lawn flamingoes designed by Don Featherstone. Both elephant can and pink flamingo were made in Leominster, Massachusetts. Leominster once produced more plastic than any place in the world thus earning for itself the dubious moniker, Plastic City, as well as an unusually high rate of autism.
13 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By REinDC
Color Name:Silver Gray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Elephant Watering Can arrived without any opening for filling in water. - Amusing maybe, but useless.
Contacted seller and manufacturer but received no response.
Contacted seller and manufacturer but received no response.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By KayRay
Color Name:Salmon Pink|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just love this watering can! I haven't had any issues with the water pouring out the head/top unless I fill it completely full and then pour it too fast. It's really cute and works great. My plants and I are so happy with my purchase!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
This elephant is the cutest thing, I got it for my 3 yo son who has been exploring the garden and it's the perfect size for him.
Published 3 days ago by ELA237
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is so cute
It is so cute I got some house plants for my grandmother and she wanted a little watering can to water them but nothing to heavy. She wanted something that blends with her decore. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soooooo cute
I use watering cans on my patio as planters for flowers. The opening on this little guy is small, but sufficient for a few little posies. And it is cute. I love his long nose!! Read more
Published 14 days ago by Dorothy S. Mall
4.0 out of 5 stars
The most adorable watering can ever.
I love this elephant. I purchased this product as a gift and my friend loves it! It's already being displayed near her plants in her office. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Annelih
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just right.
Exactly what I expected! Cute!
Sorry -- I'm not wordy. It's a plastic elephant -- what do you want? An essay! Very irritating. Next time I'll skip the review!
Sorry -- I'm not wordy. It's a plastic elephant -- what do you want? An essay! Very irritating. Next time I'll skip the review!
Published 24 days ago by Bookcrazy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mom loves it!
I took Mom to a rather pricey Mother's Day brunch, so for her gift, I wanted something fun but inexpensive. This fit the bill perfectly. She loves it!
Published 26 days ago by SuburbanPrairie
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's so darn cute.
It's so darn cute. I like to see it sitting atop my frig, waiting to be used. It pours water fine.
Published 1 month ago by Tabitha Twitchit
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super cute
As and elephant collector, I had to have this! complaint...not enough color choices! I feel so, so,....quaint...when I water my plants with this super cute unique watering can.
Published 1 month ago by Pam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute and functional
Bought this for a friend for Christmas. She didn't have a water can and thought this was simply delightful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kaz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very cute but it leaks
Right around the neck area of the elephant, there is a leak. It is right at the seam.
I think I can use some putty to stop the leak, but I wish it wasn't there at all.
I think I can use some putty to stop the leak, but I wish it wasn't there at all.
Published 2 months ago by BarbaraFred
