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Just lost $40 on a 'rare' philodendron cutting that turned out to be a common pothos.
The seller's blurry photo from a 'local greenhouse' should have been my first clue, but I was too excited about adding something new to the collection.
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dianal946mo ago
Been there, done that. Always ask for a clear picture of the leaf stem and the node itself before you pay. Pothos nodes look totally different from a philodendron's. A good seller will send a video if you ask, no problem. If they make excuses, just walk away.
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the_sandra6mo ago
Actually, the node itself on a pothos and a heartleaf philodendron can look pretty similar, it's the petiole (the leaf stem) that's the real giveaway. A philodendron petiole is round and smooth, while a pothos has that grooved, kinda ravine-like edge. Asking for a close-up of that specific part is the best move.
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riley_schmidt6mo ago
My friend Jake bought a "philodendron" that was just a golden pothos.
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