Pothos Varieties: Complete Identification Guide for All 15 Common Cultivars

By Emma Johnson · May 27, 2026

The Pothos Family: Epipremnum aureum and Beyond

What we call "pothos" encompasses multiple cultivars of Epipremnum aureum, plus a few related species. While they share the same easy-care reputation, each variety has distinct leaf patterns, growth rates, and light requirements that affect how you should care for them.

The Classic Varieties

Golden Pothos (E. aureum 'Golden')

The original cultivar. Heart-shaped green leaves with irregular golden-yellow variegation. Fastest-growing variety — can add 12-18 inches per month in ideal conditions. Tolerates the lowest light of any pothos, though variegation decreases in shade.

Marble Queen

Green leaves with extensive cream-white marbling, sometimes covering 50%+ of the leaf surface. Slower-growing than Golden due to less chlorophyll. Requires brighter light to maintain variegation — in low light, new leaves emerge mostly green.

Jade Pothos

Solid green leaves with no variegation. The most vigorous and low-light-tolerant variety. Often recommended for offices and windowless bathrooms. Essentially a Golden pothos that reverted to all-green.

The Variegated Specialties

N'Joy

Compact growth with small leaves featuring clean, distinct patches of white and green — not marbled like Marble Queen. Slower grower, stays bushy. Needs bright indirect light or white sections turn brown.

Manjula (Happy Leaf)

Patented variety with wide, wavy-edged leaves featuring splashes of silver, cream, and green. Each leaf is unique. Moderate growth rate. One of the most photogenic pothos varieties.

Snow Queen

The most heavily variegated pothos — leaves can be 80-90% white with green speckling. Very slow-growing due to minimal chlorophyll. Requires the brightest light of any pothos. Prone to brown patches if light is insufficient.

The Rare and Unusual

Cebu Blue (E. pinnatum 'Cebu Blue')

Technically a different species. Elongated, narrow leaves with a metallic blue-green sheen. Juvenile leaves are small and oval; mature leaves (on a moss pole) become large and develop fenestrations like a monstera. A climber, not a trailer.

Baltic Blue (E. pinnatum 'Baltic Blue')

Similar to Cebu Blue but with deeper blue-green coloration and a more compact habit. Develops fenestrations at a smaller size. A newer cultivar that's gaining rapid popularity.

Hawaiian Pothos

The largest-leaved pothos cultivar. Mature leaves can reach 12+ inches. Bold yellow-gold variegation on deep green. Needs a moss pole to reach full size. Fast-growing when climbing.

Care Differences Between Varieties

Variety	Light Need	Growth Rate	Difficulty
Golden	Low-Bright indirect	Fast	Very Easy
Marble Queen	Medium-Bright indirect	Moderate	Easy
Snow Queen	Bright indirect	Slow	Moderate
N'Joy	Medium-Bright indirect	Slow	Moderate
Cebu Blue	Medium-Bright indirect	Moderate	Easy
Hawaiian	Bright indirect	Fast	Easy

Reversion: When Variegated Pothos Turn Green

All variegated pothos can revert to all-green if light is insufficient. If you notice all-green vines emerging, prune them back to the last variegated node. Increase light to prevent further reversion. Once a stem reverts fully, it won't regain variegation — only new growth from variegated nodes can be variegated.