English Ivy vs Pothos
Side-by-side comparison.
| English Ivy | Pothos | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Light | Bright indirect to low light | Bright indirect light, tolerates low light |
| Water | When top inch dry, about weekly | When top 1-2 inches dry, typically every 1-2 weeks |
| Humidity | 40-50% | Average (40-60%) |
| Mature size | 3-6 ft indoors | Up to 10 ft (3 m) indoors, often pruned shorter |
| Pet-safe? | Toxic to cats & dogs | Toxic to cats & dogs |