Gilded Vine Cutout Sphere Fountain

If you're tired of the one-piece cylindrical fountains everywhere, the difference here is the cutout band around the body. By day it just reads as pattern. Plug it in at night and light comes through the gaps, throwing small broken shadows onto the ground that shift with the water. Don't expect crisp, sharp projections — it's a metal-look silhouette, not a projector — but that soft, half-visible effect holds up better over time than a fountain that just floods a wall with light.

The small gold ball on top is easy to dismiss in photos, but in person it does real work — it lifts the eye above "a cylinder with a sphere" and breaks up what would otherwise be a fairly blocky shape.

Quick Specifications

Where It Earns Its Spot

This isn't a centerpiece-of-the-yard fountain — at 9.45" wide, it's built to sit in a corner, against a wall, or tucked between a few planters as background rather than the main event. The sound is intentionally kept low (the pump only outputs 0.32W), so it's more "quiet presence" than "rushing water." If you want a fountain loud enough to hear from across the yard, this isn't the one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the shadow effect actually noticeable at night?

It's a close-up effect, not a dramatic light show. The cutouts are fine, so the pattern reads clearly up close, but the body isn't wide, so the shadow only spreads a foot or two. Place it somewhere you'll actually walk past, not somewhere you'll view from across the yard.

Does it come with a pump, and is it loud?

Yes, pump included — but it's a low-output unit (0.32W) by design, meant for a quiet trickle you can have near a window or patio seat without it becoming background noise. If you want a louder, more "waterfall" sound, this isn't the right size for that.

Plug-in or solar?

Plug-in only, standard US outlet (NEMA 5-15P). No worrying about cloudy days killing the flow, but it does mean you need an outlet or an outdoor extension cord within reach of wherever you place it.

How much maintenance does it need?

Wipe it with a soft cloth — skip harsh liquid cleaners, they can affect the coating. The reservoir is small (0.5–2 gallons), so check the water level more often in hot weather so the pump doesn't run dry.