18 Types of Pothos That Are Fun to Grow and Display

Pothos are undoubtedly some of the easiest and most popular houseplants to care for. They thrive indoors and can survive in a range of different lighting conditions. Plus, they are great vining plants that are popular choices for hanging baskets and planters.

Pothos are typically considered to be varieties of the Epipremnum aureum plant. However, there are several other vining plants that are commonly referred to as pothos and are similar in care and appearance, so we have included them here. Read on for 18 pothos varieties that are fun to grow and display in your home.

Warning

All species in the Epipremnum genus are considered toxic to both cats and dogs.

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Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

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Likely the most widely available pothos on the market, the golden pothos is characterized by waxy, heart-shaped green leaves with yellow variegation. It is considered a fast grower and does well in a variety of light conditions—from low light to bright, indirect light.
- Leaf color: Green with yellow variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Low to bright indirect light.
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Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’)

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The marble queen pothos can sometimes be mistaken for the golden pothos as the leaf detail is similar, however, this variety can be distinguished by its white/cream variegation. It is a highly variegated variety that requires a bit more light than the golden pothos in order to keep its variegation bright. A location that receives medium to bright indirect light is ideal.
- Leaf color: Green with white variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light.
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Jade Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Jade’)

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Thanks to its solid jade-green foliage, the jade pothos is a great option for those who have limited natural light. It does well in a range of lighting conditions, from low light to bright, indirect light. The jade pothos’ leaves are slightly slimmer than the golden and marble queen pothos, but similarly heart-shaped and waxy.
- Leaf color: Medium green.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Low to bright indirect light.
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Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’)

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The neon pothos displays bright green-yellow foliage and is frequently mistaken for the lemon-lime philodendron as its coloring is nearly identical. It does best in medium to bright, indirect light which helps keep its neon foliage vibrant.
- Leaf color: Bright green-yellow.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light.
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Dragon's Tail Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum)

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The dragon’s tail pothos differs from most pothos varieties in that it is an Epipremnum pinnatum rather than Epipremnum aureum. Despite this, it is still considered a pothos, and its care is very similar. The dragon’s tail pothos is characterized by small, thin, and jade-green leaves that grow large and develop fenestrations as it matures.
- Leaf color: Jade green.
- Leaf size: Small (juvenile), large (mature).
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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Cebu Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’)

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Native to Cebu island in the Philippines, the Cebu blue pothos is a unique variety of pothos. Along with the baltic blue pothos, the Cebu blue is a variety of Epipremnum pinnatum (or dragon’s tail pothos) rather than Epripremnum aureum like most other kinds of pothos. It is characterized by thin, silvery green-blue leaves that develop fenestrations as they mature.
- Leaf color: Silvery blue-green.
- Leaf size: Small (juvenile), medium (mature).
- Light: Bright indirect light.
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Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum 'Baltic Blue')

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The baltic blue pothos is a clone of the Epipremnum pinnatum, also known as dragon tail pothos. It is distinguished from the Cebu blue and dragon tail pothos by its dark green leaves that develop a blue undertone. Its leaves are also larger and tend to develop fenestrations earlier than the Cebu blue pothos.
- Leaf color: Deep green-blue.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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Global Green Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Global Green')

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A relatively new pothos, the global green pothos is known for its foliage that is mottled with dark and light green. The distribution of coloring on the leaves is similar to the n’joy or pearl and jade pothos. While this pothos is still considered rare, garden centers and nurseries are starting to carry it more often as it grows in popularity.
- Leaf color: Light green and dark green.
- Leaf size: Small.
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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Pearls and Jade Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade')

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Developed at the University of Florida, the pearls and jade pothos is a patented cultivator of the marble queen pothos. Its foliage is smaller and thinner than the marble queen and features white-edged light green leaves with cream and white variegation that has green streaks throughout it. This pothos is known for being a slow-grower and prefers brighter light than some other pothos varieties.
- Leaf color: White-edged light green leaves, white/cream variegation.
- Leaf size: Small.
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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N'Joy Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'N'Joy')

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To the untrained eye, the n’joy pothos looks almost identical to the pearls and jade pothos with its small, papery-thin green and white leaves decorated with white/cream variegation. However, they are distinct varieties. The easiest way to tell them apart is by the variegation—the white variegation on the n’joy pothos does not have any green, while the pearls and jade pothos has green splotches in its white variegation.
- Leaf color: White-edged light green leaves, white/cream variegation.
- Leaf size: Small.
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light.
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Glacier Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Glacier')

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We’ve covered the pearls and jade pothos and n’joy pothos which look almost identical. Now to make things even more confusing, there is a third variety to add to the mix—the glacier pothos. Its foliage is very similar to the pearls and jade pothos but can be distinguished by its coloration which is slightly more silvery. Its leaves are also smaller and rounder than both the pearls and jade and n’joy pothos. Unfortunately, the glacier pothos is a pretty rare variety that can be difficult to find. If you manage to get one though, make sure you provide it with medium to bright, indirect light to encourage healthy growth and stable variegation.
- Leaf color: White-edged light green leaves, white/cream variegation, silvery hue.
- Leaf size: Small.
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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Manjula Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Manjula')

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The manjula pothos is a rare pothos variety that is characterized by creamy yellow-white leaves with light and dark green variegation. It was developed at the University of Florida and is a patented variety. While this pothos can survive in low light conditions, it prefers bright, indirect light where possible.
- Leaf color: Creamy white leaves, green variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Bright, indirect light.
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Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus')

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Commonly referred to as the satin pothos, the Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' is technically not a pothos as it is not a part of the Epipremnum genus, but its appearance and care is similar, so it’s worth including here. It is characterized by small, shimmery green and silver leaves and a vining growth habit.
- Leaf color: Green with light green spots and a shimmery hue.
- Leaf size: Small.
- Light: Low to bright, indirect light.
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Silver Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica’)

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Technically another Scindapsus pictus variety, the silver satin pothos boasts large, thick leaves that are decorated with silvery splashes. Its foliage differs from the argyraeus variety in both size and color—with much larger, darker leaves overall. To avoid leggy growth, place this pothos in a location that receives bright, indirect light.
- Leaf color: Dark green with shimmery silver variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Bright, indirect light.
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Jessenia Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Jessenia')

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The jessenia pothos is a stable sport of the marble queen pothos, discovered in 2014 by Costa Farms. It has highly variegated green and yellow-green foliage. In order to support its variegation, the jessenia pothos does best in medium to bright, indirect light—although it can survive in low-light conditions as well if necessary.
- Leaf color: Medium green leaves with yellow-green variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
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Variegated Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon Variegata’)

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While it is normal to see patches of small variegation on a regular neon pothos, the variegated neon pothos is distinguished by stable variegation of bright green/yellow throughout its leaves. In low light conditions, its variegation will begin to revert, so a location that receives bright, indirect light is best for this pothos.
- Leaf color: Variegated bright green/yellow.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Bright, indirect light.
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Snow Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen')

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Not to be confused with the marble queen pothos, the snow queen pothos is a highly variegated pothos variety with stunning white/cream foliage adorned with thin streaks of medium green variegation. Because of the small amount of green on its leaves, it requires a location that receives bright, indirect light in order to prevent the leaves from reverting.
- Leaf color: White with medium green variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Bright, indirect light.
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Harlequin Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Harlequin')

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Undoubtedly the rarest pothos available, the harlequin pothos displays highly variegated white and dark green foliage. It looks very similar to the manjula pothos, although it does not have any cream/yellow coloring. It requires bright, indirect light in order to support its bright variegation.
- Leaf color: White with dark green variegation.
- Leaf size: Medium.
- Light: Bright indirect light.

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