Philodendron can grow to 6 feet long! But some types of pothos get even longer — the golden pothos can grow to a whopping 10 feet!
Philodendron leaves tend to have a more defined heart shape and are dark green. Pothos leaves have a less pointed tip and may have yellow markings.
Pothos leaves have a bumpy, waxy texture. They’re also thicker than philodendron leaves, which are smooth and matte.
The petiole is the stalk that connects the leaves to the stem. Pothos petioles are grooved while philodendron petioles are typically round, smooth, and more slender.
Philodendron's aerial roots are long while pothos roots are long and stubby.