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Here are 15 stunning Pothos varieties that you can grow at home. The term Pothos is used a little loosely, as many common names are, but it generally refers to plants in the Epipremnum genus, particularly the aureum species. Let’s take a look at some beautiful varieties of Pothos, along with photos and descriptions of the differences between the varieties.
While all Pothos can survive (and some can even thrive in lower light), they will do better if attended to and provided sufficient light.
17 TYPES OF POTHOS
1. GOLDEN POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum
This is THE original Pothos that many of us started our indoor gardening journey with, and the most commonly found pothos. Golden Pothos has heart-shaped leaves that are streaked with a golden-yellow variegation and is a really vigorous grower.
This tropical aroid vine is native to French Polynesia. Pothos in the wild often acts as a ground cover, and also rambles up trees.
Here is a Golden Pothos that I have growing on top of an armoire. Also known as Devil’s Ivy, it is arguably the most vigorous and easiest to grow type.
The amazing part about Pothos, is that if you give it a support to attach and climb on, over time they will develop huge leaves with slits. Take a look at this Pothos that I photographed growing up a palm tree in Mexico.
In very mature plants, the leaves can even grow to 2-3 feet long!
2. MARBLE QUEEN POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’
This stunning variety of Pothos has fresh moss-green leaves and stems that are both streaked in white. Like any variety of plant that is extremely variegated, growth will be slower. In general, be sure to give any highly variegated plants a little more light and avoid locations that are too dark otherwise growth will be poor.
3. NEON POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’
Stunning chartreuse leaves can’t help but be noticed! Newer leaves of Neon pothos will be brighter in color, and will deepen a bit as they mature.
For a more brilliant color, place this plant in brighter locations as darker locations will tend to wash out the color.
4. VARIEGATED NEON POTHOS
Here is the variegated variety of Neon Pothos. This is probably one of the rarer varieties of Pothos and I’ve personally never seen one in person.
5. JESSENIA POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Jessenia’
This is a cultivar from Costa Farms and almost looks like a very variegated Golden Pothos. Costa Farms has stated that Jessenia is a stable sport of Marble Queen. Similar to “Marble Queen’, this is a slower growing Pothos.
6. MANJULA POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘HANSOTI14‘
Very similar to Marble Queen, the shape of Manjula Pothos leaves seem to be wider and rounder. Manjula leaves have quite a variety of colors including cream, white green, some silver, and yellow-ish green.
7. PEARLS and JADE POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘UFM12‘
Pearls and Jade Pothos is a patented sport of ‘Marble Queen.’ This variety has smaller leaves and is also slower growing than many other Pothos varieties. The variegation in this variety tends to occur more on the edges of the leaves, and tends to be a slower grower compared to less variegated Pothos varieties.
8. POTHOS N’JOY
Often confused with Pearls & Jade Pothos, N’Joy lacks the tiny splashes of green on the leaves that are present in both Pearls & Jade as well as with Marble Queen.
It is a slower grower, although my plant has managed to grow more than 6 feet long (but it took 3 years to do so). Compared to Golden Pothos, this growth rate is very diminished. I’ve had Golden Pothos vines grow 6 feet long in just a few months.
9. CEBU BLUE POTHOS – Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’
Unlike all the Pothos described above, Cebu Blue is actually a different species (pinnatum), but still falls in the same genus of Epipremnum. The leaves are narrower and. have a gorgeous silvery-green color. I’ve found that they are pretty vigorous growers.
10. JADE POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Jade’
Very similar to Golden Pothos, the Jade variety has solid green leaves. This is a great variety of Pothos for lower light since it is not variegated.
11. SNOW QUEEN POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Snow Queen’
This one is very similar to Marble Queen Pothos, but the variegation in Snow Queen is more consistent and has much more white variegation in it (hence the name). This is quite a stunner! Remember that growth is slow due to the highly variegated leaves and lack of chlorophyll.
12. HARLEQUIN POTHOS
I have not been able to find a credible source describing this variety, but I’ve included it here anyway since the name Harlequin has been occasionally thrown out there. If anyone know the origin of this plant, please comment on this post!
According to some sources, it is similar to Manjula Pothos, but with much more white variegation. Whether Harlequin is a separate variety or the same as Manjula is yet to be determined.
13. GLOBAL GREEN POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Asaoka Second’ PPAF
Global green is a unique Pothos that has dark green and light green mottled leaves.
14. GLACIER POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘Glacier’
Beautiful green foliage with white variegation as well as silvery streaks make this a stunning Pothos! It is slower growing than many other Pothos.
15. SILVER or SATIN POTHOS – Scindapsus pictus
Last but not least, I’ve included this plant because it is commonly called Satin Pothos. It is an entirely different genus (Scindapsus), but is commonly called Silver Pothos or Satin Pothos.
It is interesting to note though that the “classic” Pothos, the Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), used to be classified under the Scindapsus genus many years ago.
16. Epipremnum pinnatum (Dragon’s Tail Pothos)
Most plants known as pothos are cultivars of Epipremnum aureum. Dragon’s Tail Pothos is still in the Epipremnum genus, but it’s a different species.
The care is identical to all pothos, and like any pothos, the mature foliage looks distinctly different from juvenile foliage.
17. Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Baltic Blue’
This cultivar is similar to the Cebu Blue pothos, except it has darker leaves that tend to fenestrate earlier. The leaves will develop a bluish cast to them as the plant matures.
SOME CLOSING NOTES ON POTHOS TYPES
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Like I mentioned earlier on in this post, the term Pothos is used a little loosely. Many people include Philodendron as a Pothos type, but this just adds to the confusion. Philodendron is a completely different genus from Pothos (which is the common name for plants in the Epipremnum genus), and really mostly refers to Epipremnum aureum.
In fact, there is often much confusion over how to tell the difference between Pothos (Epipremnum) and some very similar looking plants in the Philodendron genus. Check out my blog post that shows you my observations in distinguishing Pothos vs. Philodendron.
Are you looking for the best moss post for your Pothos plants? I have not found any on the market that are worth purchasing, but you can easily make your own! Check out my DIY Moss Post tutorial so that you can make your own high quality and inexpensive moss post.
Included in the post are visual ways to tell the difference between the plain green Heart Leaf Philodendron, Philodendron ‘Brasil’, and Pothos or Devil’s Ivy.
Lastly, if you have had trouble propagating Pothos, check out my popular blog posts:
Pothos Not Rooting? Top 10 Secrets Why You’re Failing
Where to Cut Pothos to Propagate – Simple Steps With Pictures
Are any of your variegated Pothos starting to grow all green leaves? Be sure to check out my post, Marble Queen Pothos Losing Variegation? The tips apply to any variegated Pothos, not just ‘Marble Queen’.
Which is your favorite Pothos variety? Comment below. I’d love to hear! Be sure to pin the image below to Pinterest to spread the word!
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Richard Pate
Friday 4th of August 2023
I’m trying to find our exactly what variety of pothos I have, but I can’t post a picture on here?
Raffaele
Friday 4th of August 2023
Hi Richard. I don't allow people to post photos because it can cause my site to slow down, so that's why I don't have that feature turned on. You can email me though through my contact form on my website. Once I reply, you can respond and attach any photos and I'd be happy to help.
Mary
Thursday 27th of July 2023
Oh my goodness! I had no idea until recently that there were so many varieities! I was all se to say my favorite is MANJULA POTHOS – Epipremnum aureum ‘HANSOTI14‘, but then kept scrolling and found so many more I love! I think I'm in trouble
Raffaele
Saturday 29th of July 2023
Haha, glad you enjoyed :-) One can never have too many pothos :-)
Alexis Sjurseth
Monday 24th of July 2023
The white knight plant is very very similar to the harlequin one you’re referencing. I don’t know if it is a pothos or not but i just got a plant with half white and half dark on either side of the sand stem, called white knight.
Susan
Wednesday 23rd of August 2023
@Raffaele,
I thought they were all Philodendron's. They all look similar just differ Nat color's. Now IDK what i have. lol
Raffaele
Monday 24th of July 2023
Is it a Pothos that you have or a Philodendron? There is a Philodendron 'White Knight' :-)
Penny Adkins
Monday 16th of May 2022
I have a huge pot of this variety of pathos if anyone wants a piece just ask
Totsy Jinkens
Tuesday 25th of April 2023
@Penny Adkins, my name is Totsy Jinkens im starting me some pothos for myself but i live in alabama.Do you know how i might find cutting
Linda Mee
Wednesday 1st of September 2021
A new one to Britain is the Harliquin hybrid, the leaf is manjula in shape, with a beautiful,subtle lighter green variegated leaf.Also,Champs Elysee,almost the same as Epipremnum neon,although I think the leaf takes on a broader shape (similar to manjula shape) as it matures, mine is still a young cutting so yet to see. What makes the Champs Elysee fascinating is the "gill" detail on the reverse of the leaf,as in Epiprenum shanghai.
I have a question, anyone heard of Epiprenum miami blanco. I read something about it being a sport of marble queen, having been found in Florida,unfortunately I can't find the post again,
Raffaele
Thursday 2nd of September 2021
I've never heard of miami blanco. I'd be curious as well!