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title: "Is this a pest or problem?"
description: "Is this a pest or problem?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-EJU0rSfTa6BH8omACxPbw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Brianna Miller"
published: "2024-08-30T16:19:27.423472Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hCHZRKxrAntM2yRvjpEQ8yBXrmMYrpbVqzjISqUK794/OjAjPNw6QhyHT0D4dTfJfw.webp?size=large"
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# Is this a pest or problem?

_Posted by Brianna Miller on 2024-08-30_

Is this a pest or problem?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hCHZRKxrAntM2yRvjpEQ8yBXrmMYrpbVqzjISqUK794/OjAjPNw6QhyHT0D4dTfJfw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hCHZRKxrAntM2yRvjpEQ8yBXrmMYrpbVqzjISqUK794/oq2msZj7Qv-GpqFnAn-VhQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### PlantLady commented on 2024-08-30

No. It’s fiber from the center that can be seen on the leaves as they grow.

#### Brianna Miller replied on 2024-08-30

Thank god

### Riley commented on 2024-08-31

The second picture looks like it has a mealybug, and when I zoomed in I spotted webbing that looks like it’s from spider mites. It probably needs immediate pest treatment.

#### Brianna Miller replied on 2024-08-31

Ugghhh thank you

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