Philodendron Pothos Care. Pothos plants are also called devil s ivy golden pothos hunter s robe ivy arum money plant silver vine solomon islands ivy and taro vine or incorrectly called a philodendron. Unlike pothos it is very easy to transfer philodendron hederaceum from water to soil.
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. Philodendron are sometimes confused with pothos plants but you can tell the difference by the leaves. Pothos vs philodendron summary.
Their care is very similar so if you can t tell the difference you can use this guide to care for your plant whichever one it is.
Amazingly philodendron brasil can be grown in water. A great way to start learning to care for houseplants a pothos plant is a durable specimen of the epipremnum genus. Unlike pothos it is very easy to transfer philodendron hederaceum from water to soil. Although many philodendron varieties are labeled as low light plants you ll want to give your philodendron brazil a little more light since it is variegated.