20 Types of Pothos That Are Easy to Grow at Home
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Pothos have been a favorite low-maintenance houseplant forever. Your grandmother probably even grew these handsome vining plants! The reason? Pothos are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors. They have glossy heart-shaped leaves on cascading stems, and they look amazing in hanging baskets or when tumbling over the edges of end tables or open shelves. They’ll also happily grow up a moss-covered pole or trellis.
Interestingly, there’s some confusion about what plants actually fall into the pothos category. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best types of pothos that you can grow at home. The common and popular golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) was once categorized botanically as Scindapsus aureus, which is why Scindapsus plants (which also typically have heart-shaped leaves and a vining habit) often are lumped into the pothos category, too. “'Pothos' is a common name, so it's really just a nickname, not a true botanical classification,” says Justin Hancock, horticulturalist with Costa Farms. “But these plants are close relatives, and because they have similar appearances, Scindapsus plants often are marketed as different types of pothos."No matter which type of pothos you choose, these plants can all thrive in many different settings from living rooms to bathrooms. They’ll grow quickly in high light, but they tolerate medium or low light levels, and they’ll also do well under LED grow lights. The most important thing to remember is that pothos do not like to stay soggy; let the top few inches of soil dry out before watering again. And, if they become a little overgrown (they can go crazy in the right environment!), prune as needed. But save the pieces: It’s super-easy to propagate new pothos plants!
Beautiful yellow variegations make this old favorite a great plant for any room of the house. They're great for beginners who might not have the confidence to grow their own plants.
Similar to golden pothos, this pretty variety has more of a white variegation, instead of golden markings. But it's just as easy to care for!
Chartreuse coloring make this pothos especially eye-catching. Add it to a room where you want a pop of color. It does well in bright, indirect sunlight.
This pothos features a lovely blue-green color with interesting leaf fenestrations openings that make it unique. If you're looking for something new, this is the plant to try!
Jessenia is relatively difficult to find, but if you see one, you'll fall in love with its handsome green-on-green variegation. The leaves are liberally splashed with chartreuse.
This pothos is known for its irregular light and dark green leaves, which make it especially striking. If you really want it to shine and develop larger, more dramatic leaves, let the plant climb and grow it in a bright spot.
Creamy white leaf patterns make this pothos an eye-catching addition to your collection. It has smaller leaves than the 'Marble Queen' and it's slower to grow, but it's easy to care for and very hearty.
This scindapsus plant, often referred to as satin pothos, has gorgeous silver streaks on its leaves. They can become quite large and look incredible tumbling out of a hanging basket.
This variety of scindapsus has smaller leaves with ample silver splotches. It's another type that looks great in a hanging basket.
This handsome, rare type of pothos has pointier leaves than other varieties with a distinctly silvery-blue hue. Its unique appearance makes it a nice addition to your pothos collection.
Creamy white and green leaves, which are a bit smaller than other types of pothos, make this another type you'll want to acquire. Use it to add greenery to your office or library.
Another Scindapsus, this variety has large silvery markings that seem to glisten in the light. Heart-shaped leaves curl to one side at the tip. It's a slightly slower grower than other types in this genus.
This handsome type of pothos is truly lovely with large cream-colored splotches. It's the result of selective breeding by the University of Florida between the N’Joy and the Pearls and Jade varieties.
This scindapsus has gorgeous silvery leaves with what appears to be a green streak down the middle. It does well in offices, kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and even outside on a patio.
This pothos is as low-maintenance as can be. With lovely dark green leaves that are lightly variegated with gold, it's well worth adding to your collection for its sturdy good looks.
This gorgeous scindapsus has dark green leaves with silver streaks and flecking. It's a rare find, so grab it if you see it!
The young glossy leaves of a dragon tail are rounded, but as the plant matures, they become deeply lobed. The resulting leaves look like a dragon's tail, hence the name!
These long, elegant leaves actually don't resemble a pothos at all. It has a silvery-blue hue that's quite attractive and it can also be a hearty climber if you give it a moss pole.
This is a rare type of pothos, so you won't find it just anywhere. It boasts the bright, neon leaves of Neon but with white variegations that set it apart.
Although marketed as a separate variety, this rare plant actually is a highly-variegated type of Manjula pothos. Still, it's quite striking and is a delightful variation that's as easy to care for as all pothos plants.
Arricca Elin SanSone is a writer, editor, and content creator who specializes in lifestyle and gardening. With a background in health reporting, she applies these same research skills when writing about the science of growing things. She trials new plants in her expansive garden, and her houseplant collection consists of 60+ varieties. Arricca has written thousands of articles for publications such as Country Living, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, VERANDA, Southern Living, and more. She’s happiest when digging in the dirt, baking, or spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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