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title: "Is that white stuff a fungus? How do I take care of it if it is?"
description: "Is that white stuff a fungus? How do I take care of it if it is?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/6504b963221def261b62bb8f"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Elise"
published: "2023-09-15T20:06:59.13Z"
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# Is that white stuff a fungus? How do I take care of it if it is?

_Posted by Elise on 2023-09-15_

Is that white stuff a fungus? How do I take care of it if it is?

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## 2 comments

### Chickadee commented on 2023-09-15

I clean mine with neem and hydrogen peroxide. You can wipe it or spray it

### Cassie commented on 2023-09-16

Might be from hard water if you’re filling the water really high when watering. After cleaning it off maybe try distilled or rainwater

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