Why is Pothos Plants Turning White? How to Fix it?

Pothos is a perfect choice for you for its bright green or variegated leaves and lush appearance with an arrogant vibe. They are known as one of easy-growing plants. Pothos plants are low maintenance houseplant that willingly adapts in many growing conditions. Tropical vines come in a wide range of varieties with leaf colors. If you grow pothos plant, you would still face challenges. You might witness your pothos leaves become pale white or even yellow. Before you start panicking, keep reading because white leaves are a common problem in pothos. Let’s know about the causes and solution of pothos white leaves.

Varieties

Often new Pothos parents panic about white leaves without realizing that this is a natural attribute of variegated pothos varieties. The varieties have been bred for specific traits, usually related to the appearance of their leaves.

Location

As a houseplant, pothos best thrives in indirect but bright light. Too less or too much light can cause pothos leaves to turn white. The plants that grow in low-light conditions become pale and leggy. If the plant receives too much direct light, it can cause sunburn and turns white.

Powdery Mildew

If the pothos plant looks like it has white or grey powder on its leaves, you may be dealing with a disease called powdery mildew. This common fungal infection affects lots of different plants and causes light grey or white dusty spots that resemble mold growth.

Solution

White marbled pothos need more sunlight than other types and may get “too white” from low light environment. If you don’t have a white-variegated type of pothos, then you have to deal with a disease or nutrient issue. The ideal position for placing the pothos plants in the house is near the east-facing window. Next, try to reduce humidity by moving your plant to an area with more air circulation.

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