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Pothos: Versatile Tropical Climbers

Pothos is a genus of roughly 65 subtropical and tropical, evergreen root-climbing lianas in the Araceae family, distributed from Madagascar through Southeast Asia to the Pacific islands. These plants display a wide range of leaf shapes and variegation patterns, offering both resilient houseplant favorites and intriguing morphological diversity for dedicated enthusiasts.

See the species list below

POTHOS SPECIES

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Pothos Armatus Discover Pothos armatus, a tropical climbing aroid known for striking glossy foliage and easy care for home and garden enthusiasts.

Pothos Atropurpurascens Explore Pothos atropurpurascens, a rare aroid with dark foliage and a climbing habit ideal for indoor gardens.

Pothos Barberianus Discover Pothos barberianus, a rare tropical climbing aroid with unique heart-shaped foliage and ornamental appeal for indoor and garden use.

Pothos Beccarianus Discover Pothos beccarianus Engl., a rare tropical aroid prized for its unique climbing habit and striking, textured foliage.

Pothos Boyceanus Rare aroid species Pothos boyceanus captivates with unique foliage and tropical origins, ideal for both beginners and dedicated enthusiasts.

Pothos Brassii Discover Pothos brassii, a rare tropical climbing aroid prized for its striking foliage and unique growth habit in warm, humid settings.

Pothos Brevistylus Discover Pothos brevistylus Engl.: a tropical aroid with unique foliage, ideal for indoor cultivation in humid, shaded environments.

Pothos Brevivaginatus Discover Pothos brevivaginatus, a rare tropical aroid with unique short-sheathed leaves and adaptable growth, ideal for indoor collectors.

Pothos Chinensis Discover Pothos chinensis, an East Asian climbing aroid with vibrant foliage and easy indoor care.

Pothos Clavatus Explore Pothos clavatus Engl., a tropical aroid with club-shaped inflorescences, lush foliage, and a rich botanical legacy.

Pothos Crassipedunculatus Discover Pothos crassipedunculatus, a rare South Asian aroid with striking foliage and a thick peduncle, ideal for enthusiasts seeking unique tropical plants.

Pothos Curtisii Pothos curtisii is a rare climbing aroid from SW India to Sumatra, valued for its leathery oblong leaves and slender pinkish spadix with scattered flowers.

Pothos Cuspidatus Discover Pothos cuspidatus, a rare New Guinea climbing aroid with narrow pointed leaves. Learn care tips, habitat, and propagation methods.

Pothos Cylindricus Pothos cylindricus is a tropical climbing aroid with unique tubular juvenile leaves that flatten into broad adult foliage, ideal for collectors.

Pothos Degenerans Pothos degenerans is a rare Borneo aroid vine with tiny, three‑floret inflorescences and narrow, coriaceous leaves.

Pothos Dolichophyllus Discover Pothos dolichophyllus, a slender-leaved climbing vine from the Philippines. Learn care tips, propagation methods, and its unique

Pothos Dzui Explore Pothos dzui, a rare Vietnamese climbing aroid with elliptic leaves and a stout cylindrical spadix, thriving in perhumid evergreen forests.

Pothos Ecclesiae Pothos ecclesiae is a root‑climbing vine from Borneo’s lowland dipterocarp forests, with falcate leaves, stipitate yellow inflorescences, and red berries.

Pothos Englerianus Pothos englerianus is a rare epiphytic aroid from Borneo with slender, lanceolate leaves prized by collectors.

Pothos Falcifolius Discover Pothos falcifolius, the rare Sickle Leaf Pothos from Maluku and New Guinea, known for its curved glossy leaves and compact white spathes.

Pothos Fractiflexus Discover Pothos fractiflexus, a rare Borneo climbing aroid with narrow leathery leaves. Learn care tips, propagation methods, and its unique traits.

Pothos Gigantipes WPothos gigantipes is a robust, root‑climbing liana from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, prized for its rectangular stems and elliptic mid‑green leaves.

Pothos Gracillimus Pothos gracillimus is a rare slender climber native to New Guinea’s lowland forests, with narrow lanceolate leaves and small green inflorescences.

Pothos Ovatifolius Discover the climbing Pothos ovatifolius Engl. with unique oval leaves and easy-care traits for tropical plant enthusiasts.

Pothos Repens Explore Pothos repens, a tropical climbing aroid with heart-shaped leaves, perfect for indoor gardens and easy care.

Pothos Scandens Discover Pothos scandens L, a tropical climbing aroid with glossy foliage and easy care ideal for indoor gardens.

Species List

Pothos inaequilaterus
Pothos insignis
Pothos junghuhnii
Pothos keralensis
Pothos kerrii
Pothos kingii
Pothos lancifolius
Pothos laurifolius
Pothos leptostachyus
Pothos longipes
Pothos longivaginatus
Pothos luzonensis
Pothos macrocephalus

Pothos mirabilis
Pothos motleyanus
Pothos oliganthus
Pothos ovatifolius
Pothos oxyphyllus
Pothos paiei
Pothos papuanus
Pothos parvispadix
Pothos philippinensis
Pothos pilulifer
Pothos polystachyus
Pothos pugnax
Pothos remotiflorus

Pothos repens
Pothos roxburghii
Pothos salicifolius
Pothos scandens
Pothos tener
Pothos thomsonianus
Pothos tirunelveliensis
Pothos touranensis
Pothos venustus
Pothos versteegii
Pothos vietnamensis
Pothos volans
Pothos zippelii

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