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Pothos, or Epipremnum aureum, earns the nickname “devil’s ivy” due to its hardy, low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in low-light conditions.
The pothos plant is truly a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to names. We touched on some of its titles, such as Devil’s ivy, Golden pothos, taro vine, ivy arum, or even Devil’s vine. But no matter what you call it, this plant has some serious botanical street cred.
Mo’orea, one of the Society Islands, is where the pothos plant, or Devil’s ivy, originated. This plant species is widespread in tropical regions, especially in Southeast Asia.
Care needs change as the foliage (variegation) of different types changes. For example, Jade pothos has entirely green leaves, whereas Marble Queen pothos has lots of white variegation. This changes the plants’ light needs.