Siheyuan Water Pot Common Names: Crocodile Fern

Common Names: Crocodile Fern

Scientific Name: Polyscias fruticosa 'Variegata'

Use to add texture to an outdoor or indoor garden

Native Region: Native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Peru and other parts of South America

While traditional planters rely on humans to decide when their plants need water

Siheyuan Water Pot Common Names: Crocodile FernOnce a central part of the interior courtyard of a traditional Siheyuan Chinese home, the Siheyuan Water Pot, today serves as a wonderful outdoor or indoor planter. These vintage clay pots are two feet tall and add a rustic feel for a large indoor plant or outdoor garden.