A GFCI outlet is recommended for all outdoor electrical appliances.
Be sure the pump has an output adjustment control. This sliding lever allows you to regulate the water flow to your liking.
Pea gravel is inexpensive, so fill the bulk of the bowl with it. Aquarium gravel also works and can be purchased in small amounts. Rinse it before using to eliminate sand and debris. Top it off with the more expensive Mexican beach stones.
Many houseplants adapt to life in the water. We used trailing philodendron; other choices include pothos, lucky bamboo, small
dracaenas, and arrowhead vine.
If the cord is hard to disguise, paint it the same color as the bowl.