Golden Pothos vs. Marble Queen: Compare & Find Out Which Is Better

If you are a beginner gardener, starting with more common Pothos varieties such as Golden and Marble Queen is a good idea.

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Can’t decide which one is best, or what plant you have? We’ll do a complete breakdown of Golden Pothos vs. Marble Queen pothos, what is common to both varieties, and how to differentiate one from another.

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Guide: Golden Pothos vs. Marble Queen Pothos

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Leaves

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Growth habit

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Where They’re From

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