January 27, 2023

In Good Company: Pothos & Philodendron

Growing From Your Strengths

Pothos & Philodendron

Ranging from easy to moderate care requirements, Pothos and Philodendron are two popular, versatile plant families that share a lot in common and offer an incredible array of varieties. This makes it easy to take the leap and transfer your skills with one plant family over to the next plant family. If you’ve experienced success with varieties in either of these types, and are looking to expand your collection, it’s likely you’ll be successful across these two plant families, especially given their rather similar care needs.

Epipremnum spp.

Pothos

Pothos, Epipremnum spp., also commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is one of our favorite plant families for its no-nonsense, vining attitude. It is happiest in medium, indirect light, and when permitted to grow as a trailing plant over the side of a pot or trained to grow up a trellis or moss pole. Pothos will wilt slightly, indicating the need for water, and will perk right back up after being irrigated thoroughly. Native to southeast Asia and Australia, Pothos enjoys increased humidity. All Pothos varieties have a glossy sheen to their slightly heart-shaped to elongated leaves, some possessing fenestrations or beautiful marbling. In the case of ‘Cebu Blue’, the variety displays stunning silver to blue leaves.

Light | Medium Indirect Light
Water | Irrigate thoroughly when dry
Humidity | Provide humidity by misting or humidity tray

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Philodendreae

Philodendron

If you love Pothos and are looking to expand your indoor plant collection, try members of the Philodendron family. Their care is very similar, originating from tropical America, but there are so many more varieties. From bushy ‘Silver Sword’ and stunning yellow and green ‘Brasil’,  to shocking chartreuse-yellow and pink-stemmed ‘Painted Lady’, this gorgeous plant family comes in all shapes and sizes. Cascading down a shelving unit or admired as a floor plant, Philodendrons always garner attention.

Light | Medium Indirect Light. Varieties with bright colors and variegated foliage may require bright indirect light to maintain their color.
Water | Irrigate thoroughly when dry
Humidity | Provide humidity by misting or humidity tray

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A Video Guide To

Pothos & Philodendron

Whether you prefer the low-maintenance and pleasing foliage offered by the Pothos family, or the color and variety of growth habits present in the Philodendron family, caring for these plants is very similar and fairly simple. In our video, Noelle explains the similarities between Pothos and Philodendron, plus she shares some of our favorite varieties.

Interested in more medium indirect to low-light-loving houseplants? Check out our Houseplant Lighting Guide.
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