5 Types of Pothos Plants For Room Decoration
Pothos is an evergreen and hardy indoor foliage plant of the arum family. It is believed to be native to Southeastern Asia and can be found climbing along tree trunks or sprawling along the ground in tropical forests. 5 Different Types of Pothos Plants For Room Decoration are described here in this article.
Pothos usually have glossy, waxy leaves with a slight heart shape rounded at the base and pointed at the tips. It is commonly grown as a hanging plant and can climb using aerial roots. It can reach enormous heights using tall trees if it is grown outdoors. In the wild, leaves and vines grow larger with leaves up to 20 inches long.
Pothos are believed to bring good luck and acts as a shield against negative energy. It is the symbol of perseverance, longing, good fortune, and wealth. It represents determination and the concept of eternal life.
5 Types Of Pothos Plant
Here is a list of the most popular Pothos varieties with quick care tips:
1. Marble Queen Pothos
It is a popular indoor plant of the Pothos family. It has an exceptionally attractive white and green variegated pattern, heart-shaped leaves, and long, cascading vines.
Leaf color: Green with White or cream variegation
Light requirements: Bright indirect sunlight
Growth rate: Medium but grows faster in enough light and can reach a length of 1.5 m.
Care Tips
Bright indirect sunlight
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Fertilize it once a month.
# It is mildly toxic to pets and small children.
2. Neon Pothos
Neon Pothos is a pothos plant with heart-shaped lime green neon leaves which is native to the tropical Solomon island. It has a vining growth habit.
Leaf color: Bright and lime green
Light requirements: Bright indirect sunlight
Growth rate: Fast in a warm climate and slow in Winter and can reach up to 10 ft long.
Care tips
Water when soil is completely dry.
Temperature should be between 50 to 90o F.
Fertilize once a month with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Soil pH should be slightly acidic and moist.
#Toxic to pets and humans.
3. Jessenia Pothos
It has green heart-shaped leaves with two close shades of green i.e. Chartreuse and dark emerald. There are different shades in between many leaves.
Leaf color: Green with Chartreuse and dark emerald.
Light requirements: Bright indirect light.
Growth rate: Slow compared to Golden Pothos
Care tips
Temperature should be between 65 to 90o F.
It prefers low watering.
A hanging planter or pot with good drainage is suitable.
It doesnot need high maintenance and easy to care.
#Toxic to pets and humans.
4. Manjula Pothos
Manjula Pothos also known as Happy leaf Pothos or Jewel Pothos has a mixture of dark and light green leaves with shades of silver, white, and cream. Each leaf is different with large patches of green and heavily flecked and splashed.
Leaf color: Dark to light green, silver, cream and white.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light.
Growth rate: Moderate growth rate.
Care tips
Plant these pothos in a loamy well draining mixing pot.
Soil pH should be slightly acidic.
It prefers temperature in between 50 to 95o F.
# Toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
5. Golden Pothos
It is a traditional pothos that has heart-shaped mid green foliage with dabs of cream yellow scattered on the leaves.
Leaf color: Emerald green with dashes of cream yellow.
Light requirements: Bright indirect light.
Growth rate: Faster in lots of light and warmth.
Care tips
Water when 50 to 75% of the soil is dry.
Temperature should be between 65-85o F.
Trim out dead, discolored, or damaged leaves and stems.
# Toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Read More: Golden Pothos Plant: Meaning, Care and Propagation
Final Words
All types of Pothos love bright indirect light, however, they can tolerate lower light.
All the Pothos plants are useful in cleaning the air as they are living air purifiers. So, Pothos provides double benefits; a beautiful room, and a healthy and green room.
