Plant Showdown: Emerald Pothos vs. Global Green Pothos

Emerald Pothos and Global Green are two very similar varieties of Pothos, or Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum).

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These elegant, trailing houseplants with dark green leaves can both reach up to 10 feet long. They are so much alike, in fact, that they’re often mistaken for one another.

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Care Tips for Emerald vs. Global Green Pothos

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Light

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Temperature

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Humidity

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