8 Pothos Varieties Every Plant Lover Should Add To Their Collection

Step up your houseplant game with these eight pothos varieties hand-curated by us.

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Pothos is one of the most common and popular houseplants. There are several cultivars available of this foliage plant, with leaves in deep greens, bluish green, and even variegated varieties. Also known as golden pothos, devil’s ivy, and hunter’s rove, the plants are in the Arum family and occur from Southeast Asia to the western Pacific. Pothos plant types are not cold hardy and prefer little sunlight, but they are easy to grow and thrive even in office settings.

Our Top 8 Pothos Varieties

There are about 15 species in the genus, with many of them available for home cultivation. These have led rise to several cultivar types of pothos. Among these types of pothos plants are specimens that have been bred to display neon green, creamy white, and gold leaves, along with the standard green varieties. Each of these pothos types has similar cultivation requirements and thrive in indoor settings.

1. Golden Pothos

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This is a tried and true variety with heart shaped green foliage splashed with gold. In the right situation these leaves can grow up to 12 inches ( 30 cm) wide. It has the same warm temperature needs and lower light requirements as most of the pothos plant types.

2. Baltic Blue Pothos

3. Neon Pothos

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An amazing Pothos specimen, Neon Pothos develops heart shaped chartreuse leaves which are brightest when young. Unlike some of the pothos varieties, Neon prefers a bit more light which will help the leaves achieve their brightest color.

4. Manjula Pothos

Manjula pothos in a two tone basket

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This pothos has everything in one plant. The heart shaped leaves are decorated with several shades of green, silver, and cream. Every leaf is individually adorned with flecks and splashes of these hues. The edges of the leaves are slightly wavy, a way to tell it apart from other variegated pothos plant varieties.

5. Global Green Pothos

6. Pearls And Jade Pothos

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Firm arrow shaped leaves that look like they have been dipped randomly into 2 pots of different colored paint, white and green. The white portion has very faint green flecks. This is a slow growing cultivar and has smaller leaves than some of the others.

7. Cebu Blue Pothos

Potted cebu blue pothos plant

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Narrow, extremely pointed, arrow shaped leaves adorn Cebu Blue. It needs a warm, fairly bright location to develop its signature blue green hue. Mature leaves may naturally split and the leaves have a glistening sheen.

8. Lemon Meringue Pothos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest pothos to grow?

Golden Pothos is one of the more recognizable of the varieties but it is also the easiest to grow. It is not fussy and can withstand several cultural anomalies.

What is the difference between golden pothos and jade pothos?

The main difference is that Golden Pothos has yellow and gold variegated leaves, while Jade Pothos produces blue-green foliage. Both are trailing plants that can climb if given a sturdy post.

Bonnie L. Grant
Writer

Bonnie Grant is a professional landscaper with a Certification in Urban Gardening. She has been gardening and writing for 15 years. A former professional chef, she has a passion for edible landscaping.