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Variegated vs. GreenPlants that are variegated (have white, cream, yellowish, mauve or pink markings) in addition to green, are inherently weaker plants because they do not produce as much chlorophyl as leaves that are totally green. Many growers are drawn to plants with variegated leaves because of their unique appearance. Propagating Variegated Leaves I have not noticed any difference in the amount of time it takes for plantlets to emerge from the potting mix when I am propagating variegated leaves. However, it is necessary to keep the plantlets with the mother leaf for a longer period of time and not try to separate them for repotting until the leaves are about the size of a quarter. By this time they should start to show more green and be healthier in terms of the amount of chlorophyl available to support growth. 
The photo below shows Rob's Scrumptious, a semi-miniature variegated violet. Even though I put down a completely green leaf, the emerging plantlets show little green. As they grow older, more chlorophyl will emerge, and when the leaves are about the size of a quarter, they will be separated from the mother leaf and repotted. 
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