--- title: "Hi there! I noticed that my orchid leaves have begun looking like…" description: "Hi there! I noticed that my orchid leaves have begun looking like this. Does anyone know what this could be/the cause?" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/zIQTcj-OSiSKIzQaoHrNxQ" community: "The Orchid Oasis" author: "Mic" published: "2024-06-25T21:11:35.098645Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbgP4H2w8-yqo9FWhd7GrumNuQDiB2SnTLS6ZfC7mqw/0TuckFW8S5yeKVat96VGjA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Orchid Oasis](https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ.md) # Hi there! I noticed that my orchid leaves have begun looking like… _Posted by Mic on 2024-06-25_ Hi there! I noticed that my orchid leaves have begun looking like this. Does anyone know what this could be/the cause? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbgP4H2w8-yqo9FWhd7GrumNuQDiB2SnTLS6ZfC7mqw/0TuckFW8S5yeKVat96VGjA.webp?size=large) ## 5 comments ### ABucketOfPlants commented on 2024-06-25 They’re dusty; you should clean all your plants leaves like once every 2-3 weeks because it can inhibit photosynthesis and makes them look dusty. #### Mic replied on 2024-06-25 Oh phew! I was hoping that’s all it was!! #### ABucketOfPlants replied on 2024-06-25 That could be mold but that would only occur if it’s really really REALLY humid or you don’t wipe the leaves down after watering. ### Jen commented on 2024-06-26 2 things- if it’s dust, (I HOPE it’s dust) be sure to only wipe the top of the leaves, as if you clog the stoma on the underside of leaves, it inhibits the ‘breathing’ mechanisms of the plant. 2- Is the white stuff slightly fluffy like cotton? Do you see any around the stem and leaf joints? Check the backside of the leaves too. #### Mic replied on 2024-06-26 It was just dust thankfully!! Thanks for the tips! --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_