Why Your Variegated Pothos Lost Its White Marbling in the Dark—and How to Get It Back

Why Your Variegated Pothos Lost Its White Marbling in the Dark—and How to Get It Back

Moving a variegated pothos to a dark corner seems protective, but it triggers a metabolic shift that erases white marbling within weeks. The plant’s non-chlorophyll white cells become dead weight in low light, and the pothos responds by favoring all-green leaves for survival. Recovery is possible with proper light placement and patience.