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title: "I’ve got these white beads on the soil of two of my plants and I’m…"
description: "I’ve got these white beads on the soil of two of my plants and I’m trying to figure out if it’s some type of fungus or bug eggs or just the perlite in the soil…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2EXDgYnQS8GJnElUcMPH8g"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sydney"
published: "2024-07-10T20:49:32.09272Z"
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# I’ve got these white beads on the soil of two of my plants and I’m…

_Posted by Sydney on 2024-07-10_

I’ve got these white beads on the soil of two of my plants and I’m trying to figure out if it’s some type of fungus or bug eggs or just the perlite in the soil gathering together?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/FIm4f7TkqOaamn_cQF0fPD0KcOq0Lla3Xq591PoCKwA/AT6hpE3tSYGe2DazfIjh3A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/FIm4f7TkqOaamn_cQF0fPD0KcOq0Lla3Xq591PoCKwA/uuaSuoaMQ7qrEQkpcm8eQQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Josie commented on 2024-07-10

The round stuff looks like perlite, mine does it too. The white film could be buildup from hard water or something

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-10

The beads you’re talking about are a harmless fungus. You can sprinkle some cinnamon on it and call it a day 😊

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-07-10

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/P8oTpm_GSeuExCTSFRcwOg.webp?size=large)

### Sydney commented on 2024-07-10

Thank you! 😊

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