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title: "My mom has this on her marigold plants and is wondering what’s…"
description: "My mom has this on her marigold plants and is wondering what’s happening. I don’t have much experience with flowers so figured I’d ask here…any ideas? No…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Lisa_starch_bishop"
published: "2026-07-28T21:44:31.485679Z"
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# My mom has this on her marigold plants and is wondering what’s…

_Posted by Lisa\_starch\_bishop on 2026-07-28_

My mom has this on her marigold plants and is wondering what’s happening. I don’t have much experience with flowers so figured I’d ask here…any ideas? No insects present, I’m thinking fungal?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/dWffwIb2rKfhpWA7vd8y2IpgkWaehuaselBjD32-4A4/t1hruZETSwS8cxUNWiIOLw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/dWffwIb2rKfhpWA7vd8y2IpgkWaehuaselBjD32-4A4/26eR-mbqQcue2dcbFj5XZg.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-07-29

Not sure but possibly powdery mildew?

#### Lisa\_starch\_bishop replied on 2026-07-29

Thanks! I think you’re right based on pictures.

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-07-29

Right time of year for it too. Good luck!

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