Pothos N Joy vs. Pearls and Jade: 7 Differences + Care Tips

There are a number of beautiful varieties of Epipremnum aureum, aka Pothos or Devil’s Ivy. Some have all-green leaves, like Neon Pothos, but most have numerous patterns and colors of variegation.

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N’ Joy and Pearls and Jade are two of the very popular variegated cultivars, and they are so similar that it’s easy to get them confused. We’ll sort out the differences here so that it will be easier to tell them apart.

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7 Differences Between N’ Joy and Pearls and Jade

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Pothos N Joy vs. Pearls and Jade: Leaf shape

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Pothos N Joy vs. Pearls and Jade: Leaf tip

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Pothos N Joy vs. Pearls and Jade: Leaf coloration/variegation

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