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title: "I got these two plants at the same time and they were the same size.…"
description: "I got these two plants at the same time and they were the same size. Do you know why the neon is smaller than the golden? Thank you"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/kpC3EIH8SeG4RBKjYXUKtQ"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Mr Plant Guy"
published: "2024-07-06T12:19:02.500948Z"
language: "en"
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# I got these two plants at the same time and they were the same size.…

_Posted by Mr Plant Guy on 2024-07-06_

I got these two plants at the same time and they were the same size. Do you know why the neon is smaller than the golden? Thank you

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## 2 comments

### Kades commented on 2024-07-06

Neons tend to be a slower growing variety of pothos compared to the goldens. Neons also prefer a bit more light due to the lighter colored leaves

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-07-08

goldens grow like weeds 😂

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