Pothos vs Philodendron: How to Tell Them Apart
“Is this a pothos or a philodendron?” It’s the most common plant identification question, and honestly — even experienced plant owners mix them up. I embarrassingly mislabeled my heartleaf philodendron as a pothos for the first two years I had it. Both are trailing, heart-shaped-leaf plants that thrive on neglect. But they’re actually different genera with distinct characteristics. Here’s how to tell them apart once and for all. ...