Philodendron Pothos Varieties. Pothos and vining philodendron varieties are arguably some of the most popular houseplants around and ironically they are often mistaken for one another. Pothos can retain water longer making it more drought tolerant as compared to philodendron.
Although quite a technical article i hope this has helped you clarify the difference between common pothos and philodendron houseplants. Pothos and vining philodendron varieties are arguably some of the most popular houseplants around and ironically they are often mistaken for one another. There are several types of pothos plants and each of these types differs in one way or another from the philodendron species.
In most species the philodendron s leaves are a deep glossy green.
It s amazing how two plants that look pretty similar at first glance can all of a sudden be easily identified with just a few key features. In most species the philodendron s leaves are a deep glossy green. It s amazing how two plants that look pretty similar at first glance can all of a sudden be easily identified with just a few key features. Some of the different pothos varieties include jade pearls cebu blue and marble.