I finally got tired of seeing everyone call their pothos a philodendron at the local plant swap

It matters because they need different care, and I know from killing my first one in Portland by overwatering it thinking it was a heartleaf philodendron.

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thomas_campbell1d ago

But is it really a big deal? They're both common houseplants that basically want the same thing. Bright indirect light, let them dry out a bit between waterings. People keep them alive for years without knowing the right name. Getting the name wrong at a swap seems pretty harmless.

the_jason1d ago

Look at it from the collector's side though. They trade to find specific plants, not just any green thing. Mixing up names wastes their time and feels a bit lazy. It's about respecting the hobby and the other person's effort.