18 Pothos Varieties to Grow: Epipremnum Aureum

What are Pothos Plants?

Pothos is a common houseplant among novice gardeners because it is easy to care for.

You can grow these versatile plants either in hanging baskets or containers. Some pothos varieties even grow along a moss pole or plant totem. 

The most striking fact about growing pothos plants is that they don’t require high or intense light to grow. However, bright light does accelerate their growth.

In addition, you don’t have to water them too often. Make sure that the potting mix is evenly moist but not soaking wet.

Growing pothos with other indoor houseplants can be a great idea because pothos plants have beautiful variegated leaves that can enhance the overall beauty of your indoor garden.

Many pothos lovers tend to grow a mini-jungle in their homes.

Pothos has various variegated colors, including pale green, yellow, or white.

When you buy one, you may see that the most common pothos plants are ivy arum, taro vine, or Devil’s ivy.

Other than growing pothos plants for aesthetics, they are great air-cleaners as they can remove formaldehyde and benzene from the air [1].

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Popular Types of Pothos to Grow

Cebu Blue Pothos

Epipremnum pinnatum Because of its beauty, Cebu Blue Pothos has a higher demand.

People love this variety for its arrow-shaped, thin, and blue-green leaves.

Remember that this variety belongs to Epipremnum pinnatum, not to Epipremnum aureum.

The foliage has a glossy texture, and gardeners often describe the look as metallic.

Cebu blue pothos plants can grow in practically any light condition, but the leaves will become more prominent if you can supply enough light.

However, don’t keep them in the direct sun.

This plant doesn’t require too much water to thrive. It is better to sprinkle water on them.

Remember that these plants need humidity. Lastly, the potting mix should be well-drained.

It would be best to mix perlite, coco peat, and vermiculite minerals with the potting soil to promote a well-drained soil mixture.

Emerald Pothos

These beautiful varieties are, unfortunately, the rarest.

Emerald pothos, another Epipremnum aureum variety, have a similar appearance to Global Green pothos, but the emerald variety has a lighter emerald green colored leaf with dark green variegation.

Due to their unique shape and color variation, they are a highly demanded species.

If you are a newbie, you can grow these plants in your garden.

Emerald pothos plants thrive well under indirect sunlight, and they are ideal for keeping in office buildings, bedrooms, atriums, or anywhere inside a house that receives indirect light.

Intense sunlight will burn the emerald green colored leaves and cause death to these pothos plants. Plant them in a well-draining pot.

Also, prepare the potting mix using compost and loamy soil. Keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilize the plants if you don’t notice any new growth.

Glacier Pothos

It is said that these pothos look astonishingly beautiful.

Interestingly, it is hard to identify this variety because it resembles a NJoy pothos or a Pearl and Jade pothos in having similar variegated foliage patterns.

However, one can still identify Glacier pothos by their larger, flatter leaves than the Njoy, the Pearls, and Jade. 

This plant can grow up to 8-feet long and 4-feet wide. So, you must make sure that they receive abundant space.

It would be best to grow them in the direct sun, where they will not receive natural light. Glacier pothos prefers moist conditions.

Therefore, we suggest you prepare the potting mix by using coco coir, vermicompost, and other organic materials that can retain water for a more extended period.

Global Green Pothos

These plants are popular types of pothos and have a similar appearance to the Emerald pothos.

Emerald pothos has dark green foliage with light green at the edge, while the Global Green variety has darker edges. They are the opposite of each other.

It is a new variety with attractive texture on dark green heart-shaped leaves.

This type of pothos is quite hard to find in garden centers in some regions.

Global Green pothos doesn’t have many requirements like the other types of pothos varieties.

However, you should carefully control the light to maintain the marbled tones and beautiful variegation.

Make sure that the plants receive bright but indirect light. In addition, these plants are thirstier than other pothos types.

So, maintain the moisture level correctly and watch the wilting point.

Golden Pothos

The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum genus) is one of the most popular types of pothos varieties to grow in your garden.

The golden pothos has yellow variegated leaves scattered throughout the beautiful green foliage.

It can be a wonderful gift to any new gardener because anybody can grow golden pothos in an indoor garden.

The golden pothos has heart-shaped and green-yellowish leaves that enhance the overall beauty.

Golden pothos, epipremnum aureum, plants grow best in low indirect light.

If you grow them as indoor plants, you should place them near a north-facing window to maintain their golden yellow variegation.

You should rotate your golden pothos from time to time. Before watering your golden pothos, let the soil dry a little.

If you notice your golden pothos leaves are starting to curl, it indicates that the plants need water.

Lastly, feed your golden pothos with organic fertilizer during the spring – when it’s their growing season.

Harlequin Pothos

Harlequin pothos is the rarest variety, and it is pretty tough to find one. The white-green color combination on the leaves is fantastic.

Many people often become confused because of its similar appearance to Manjula pothos.

Also, a Harlequin pothos looks like a cross of the Snow Queen and Marble pothos.

You will find that the Harlequin variety has more variegation than Manjula pothos. So, don’t worry about it.

Since it is a variegated plant, you should keep it away from direct sunlight, as it can turn those white spots green.

This pothos grows slowly. You will need patience while growing them.

Water them once or twice per week, depending on the soil and the climate.

You may fertilize them during the spring to the late summer.

Hawaiian Pothos

Hawaiian pothos and Golden pothos look similar, but you can recognize Golden pothos by identifying the bright and intense golden yellow spots on the green leaves.

On the other hand, the Hawaiian variety has larger, green, and light yellow leaves. Both of them have heart-shaped leaves.

Due to its vigorous growth, we suggest you prune this plant often to maintain its shape and size.

Hawaiian pothos can survive in bright to shady conditions, though the optimal lighting requirement is indirect bright light.

The intense sun can scorch the beautiful foliage. Water these plants deeply, but make sure that the soil doesn’t become too soggy.

Overwatering can damage the root system and consequently kill these plants. They enjoy average humidity levels.

Jade Pothos

Jade pothos plants are popular pothos varieties because of their beautiful dark green leaves.

The heart-shaped leaves are relatively narrower than most other types of pothos.

These plants actively grow throughout the year but become slow in the winter months.

These green Jade pothos plants may reach up to 30-feet, but they look more attractive when maintained to approximately 6-to 10-feet long.

Jade pothos varieties are ideal for growing indoors as they can tolerate shady areas and low light. However, Jade pothos can also grow bright light.

It is better to keep them near the south or north-facing window. These types of pothos enjoy thriving at room temperature.

It would be best if you watered them less often. Let the topsoil dry before you water them.

Jessenia Pothos

Jessenia pothos is one of the most complex pothos varieties to grow indoors. The leaves have light green color with bright chartreuse variegation.

It looks similar to the Marble Queen pothos variety and has a growth nature like Cebu Blue pothos and Golden pothos.

Jessenia pothos plants are hardy species that adapt very well to different environments.

The optimal light requirement of this Jessenia pothos is bright, indirect light. It grows best under temperatures between 70- and 90-degrees Fahrenheit.

Jessenia pothos withstands even when you don’t give too much attention.

If you notice that the leaves are getting brown, the air is too dry, and you need to mist the plant.

More importantly, water them only when the soil looks dry.

Marble Queen Pothos

Epipremnum aureum Marble queen pothos is a popular variety because of its beauty and color pattern.

It is regarded as a bushy plant and looks similar to the Golden pothos but has white variegation, not yellow.

Pruning is necessary to maintain its miniature shape.

Otherwise, these plants can reach up to 20-feet. We suggest you prune Marble Queen pothos in early spring to encourage bushy growth.

It requires bright shady areas to grow.

If you notice that the leaves are becoming greenish and losing their white variegation, you should move the plant to another spot.

It grows pretty fast compared to the other varieties if you can provide them with all the requirements.

Keep your soil slightly moist but not completely wet.

The Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen grows well under 60% humidity level.

Neon Pothos

Neon pothos is a more straightforward variety to identify because of its attractive neon-colored heart-shaped leaves.

Having this variety of pothos will enhance the beauty of your indoor garden, and neon pothos is no exception.

Many people love Neon pothos because of their beautiful appearance and low care requirements.

Neon pothos is rugged and tough plants that thrive in any garden.

Neon pothos leaves can grow approximately 20-inches long if grown outdoors.

However, it would be best to plant them away from hot and intense heat.

A good option is to plant them in hanging baskets or pots in some shade.

Alternatively, it is better to keep neon pothos in the office or bathroom – anywhere that has high humidity.

Moreover, neon pothos grows best if the growing medium stays moist.

Therefore, you should consider using coco peat or peat moss to prepare the potting mix.

Manjula Pothos

The Manjula pothos looks similar to the Snow Queen pothos and sometimes the variegated Marble Queen pothos.

However, you may easily find out the differences by looking at the variegation pattern.

The Marble Queen pothos has leaves with white variegation, while Manjula pothos leaves are a creamy white pattern and dark green background. 

Manjula Pothos prefers growing under indirect light. Direct heat can burn those beautiful leaves.

Since they have white and green variegation, you should supply bright light. If you keep Manjula Pothos under shady areas, they may lose the creamy variation.

To make Manjula Pothos happy, you should keep the soil moist but not soggy as it can cause root rot.

NJoy Pothos (N-Joy Pothos)

Like the Marble Queen and Neon Pothos, NJoy is another variety with a great appearance. It grows slower than most other pothos.

Many people make mistakes by confusing it with the Marble Queen variety.

Remember that NJoy has broader and smaller leaves and grows in compacted form. Also, it has a bright variegation pattern.

Keep the NJoy pothos variety in bright light as it will encourage growth. They can survive even in the presence of little water.

It is an excellent idea to let the soil dry before watering. Also, use a humidifier to increase the humidity level in your house.

This variety is a light feeder. Therefore, you don’t have to think about feeding NJoy pothos too frequently.

Pearls and Jade Pothos

Pearls and Jade pothos is a popular pothos variety.

Like most other pothos varieties, the Pearls and Jade pothos have a climbing nature and grey-green leaves with gray or creamy variegation.

Satin pothos is considered its cousin variety. This species is native to the Soloman Islands.

You will find Pearls and Jade pothos sold as philodendron species in the garden center.

These plants thrive well under low light conditions, although bright light is regarded as the ideal light.

They cannot tolerate frost. Like most other pothos varieties, Pearls and Jade pothos cannot withstand soggy conditions.

Water them when the soil seems dry. They enjoy humid conditions and well-draining soil.

The container should have a drainage hole to remove excess water.

Silver Satin Pothos

Silver satin pothos is scientifically known as Scindapsus pictus.

Like most other pothos types, it is a climbing plant with medium green-colored foliage with beautiful silver spots.

The entire leaf has a metallic sheen. You may use a moss pole to allow them to climb onto it.

This variety is native to Southeast Asia and famous mainly due to its lower care requirements. It is commonly called Satin pothos.

Silver pothos is one of the most popular types of pothos varieties that can be easily grown indoors.

You can grow these pothos varieties onto a trellis or pole, even furniture. It doesn’t require too much attention to grow.

You should place them under bright indirect light and prune the dead or yellow leaves. Pruning will encourage new growth.

Water the plants when the soil surface seems too dry. These pothos varieties are not heavy feeders, so you don’t have to water them too often.

Snow Queen Pothos

Snow Queen pothos plant is one of the most popular types of pothos varieties, but it looks similar to the Marble Queen pothos.

Nevertheless, you may easily find out the differences that lie in their heart-shaped green leaves.

Marble Queen pothos varieties have green foliage with white or creamy patches.

On the other hand, the leaves of the Snow Queen pothos have a vice versa pattern.

These leaves have a creamy or whitish color with light green patches. Snow Queen is a beautiful variety to add to your indoor houseplant.

The requirements of the Snow Queen are similar to those of the Marble Queen variety.

However, since Snow Queen has fewer green foliage, you should consider its lighting requirements.

Rotate the plants to maintain the beautiful variegation.

Like the other pothos plants, they cannot tolerate inundated conditions. You can fertilize them during their growing seasons.

Shangri La Pothos

Shangri La pothos is also called the Sleeping pothos because of their unique curly foliage pattern.

This climbing plant’s dark green and oval-shaped leaves have a glossy appearance.

Devil’s Ivy Shangri La pothos can reach up to 3- to 5-feet. You can tie it with a moss pole to provide support.

Due to its unique look, it can be a great addition to your houseplants.

These plants can tolerate low light. Besides, they don’t require too much attention.

You may also notice creamy white to yellow flowering spikes.

You should provide them with a minimum of 2 hours of morning sunlight regularly.

This species of Devil’s ivy prefers 60% humidity. So, you can use a humidifier if you live in an arid region. 

Trebi Pothos

Trebi pothos is one of the most beautiful types of pothos. They have a similar appearance to silver pothos.

People love them because of their dark green and heart-shaped leaves with attractive silver patches.

Mature plants may have blue-green leaves like Cebu blue pothos with silvery spots. 

All Trebi pothos prefer growing in a sunny location. Morning or afternoon sunlight seems good to them, but midday sun can damage the color.

Never overwater them as excess watering can damage the roots.

Use a humidifier to increase humidity because they enjoy thriving at 60% humidity. You can feed them with organic fertilizer in the early spring.

FAQs

Conclusion

To sum up, there is a wide range of pothos plants, but you should always begin with the non-variegated species.

It is because the variegated pothos plants are a bit tough to maintain.

We suggest you go for Cebu blue pothos, neon pothos, and jade pothos. You can keep these plants on your balcony at first.

If you want to grow them in your bedroom, you should use the cuttings instead of the parent plant.

References

• [1] Meshram, A & Srivastava, N. (2014). Molecular and physiological role of Epipremnum aureum. International Journal of Green Pharmacy, 8(2):73.
• [2] Srivastava et al. 2011. Comparative study on the anti‑termite, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of leaf and root extracts of Pothos Aurea (Epipremnum aureum L.). Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Clinical Practice, 1: 1-11. URL: