Jade Pothos Vs Heart Leaf Philodendron. A pothos has solitary aerial roots and grooved petioles whereas philodendrons have thin clustered aerial roots smooth petioles distinctive cataphylls and variation of new growth color. Pothos leaves are smoother than those of philodendrons and you can feel a much more ribbed texture on the latter.
While the base of a pothos leaf is relatively straight the base of a philodendron leaf is dramatically curved inwards and shaped like the top of a heart. Growth habit new foliage. These leaf differences are especially noticeable in the area where the petiole connects to the base of the leaf.
Growth habit new foliage.
Notice the pronounced curving and heart shape. Vining forms of philodendron which is also their genus name at left have heart shape leaves that form on slender flexible stems. A pothos s glossy leaves are thicker than a heartleaf philodendron s matte elongated heart shaped leaves. Philodendron neon or lime.