Pothos Varieties: All Types Explained for Beginners & Avid Collectors + Care Tips

Collecting pothos plants is always exciting as new types are continually being introduced. These new varieties have become incredibly popular, keeping us interested in this fun and versatile species.

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But with so many types of pothos available, it can take a lot of work to keep track of them all. To help, here is a list of the 22 most popular pothos varieties, including tips on identifying and caring for them.

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22 Epipremnum Pothos Varieties

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Golden Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)

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Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum ‘Marble Queen’)

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Snow Queen Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum ‘Snow Queen’)

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