What Plants Are Similar to Pothos? A Roundup of the Latest Varieties

Pothos is a relatively easy plant to keep alive, beautiful and easy to grow, and is basically common in offices. It not only beautifies the environment but also relieves eye fatigue and gives people a fresh and energetic feeling. There are many plants around us that look very much like pothos, but we do not know what they are and mistake them for pothos. So today let us get to know a few common plants that are similar to pothos!

1. Golden Pothos

The leaves of golden pothos look very much like those of pothos, but their color is a little lighter than that of pothos, and they have some yellow stripes, while pothos leaves are relatively darker. Although they look very much alike, they are actually quite easy to tell apart. Pothos cannot be placed in the sun; in the sun it will die very quickly, while golden pothos especially loves sunlight. So those of you keeping them should be careful not to mix them up.

2. Large-Leaf Green Emerald

Large-leaf green emerald is also a very common plant kept in offices, and it is extremely similar to large-leaf pothos, but its leaves are longer than those of pothos. The biggest difference is that it also blooms, but only if it gets a little diffused light. Its flowers are white-green and very beautiful, like a spathe.

3. Heartleaf Philodendron

Heartleaf philodendron is a plant that is especially easy to confuse with pothos. Whether seen from far away or up close, it looks exactly the same as pothos. But as long as you reach out your hand and touch its leaves, you will find a very obvious difference: its leaves feel hard, while pothos leaves are relatively softer and thicker, and feel nicer to the touch.

4. Spider Plant

Actually, spider plant is very different from pothos in appearance, but many friends still mistake it. The stems and leaves of pothos are relatively long, while the stems of spider plant are very short. The biggest difference is in the leaves: pothos leaves are plump and wide, while spider plant leaves are pointed and long. In fact, you can tell them apart just by the leaves. Finally, when spider plant grows to a certain point it will bloom, while pothos is a flowerless plant.

In fact, the reason so many people mistake them is that they are basically all kept indoors and are all especially easy to keep alive. If you want to recognize them, it is also very simple: just see whether you have observed them carefully. What else do you think looks like pothos? You are welcome to keep following Qinong Web.