Troubleshooting
Marble queen pothos problems — and how to fix them
Marble queen pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Reverting to green
Insufficient light; bright indirect light maintains variegation.
Slow growth
Normal for highly variegated cultivars.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering.
Brown leaf edges
Tap-water sensitivity or low humidity.
Prevent marble queen pothos problems before they start
Most marble queen pothos issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common pothos problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Marble queen pothos watering schedule
- Marble queen pothos light requirements
- Best soil mix for marble queen pothos
- Marble queen pothos temperature & humidity
- Full marble queen pothos care guide
Looking for marble queen pothos in general rather than its problems? Read the full marble queen pothos care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Marble queen pothos problems — FAQ
Why is my marble queen pothos reverting to green?
Insufficient light; bright indirect light maintains variegation.
Why is my marble queen pothos slow growth?
Normal for highly variegated cultivars.
Why is my marble queen pothos yellow leaves?
Overwatering.
Why is my marble queen pothos brown leaf edges?
Tap-water sensitivity or low humidity.