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title: "My Meyer lemon tree has white almost powder on it and I was wondering…"
description: "My Meyer lemon tree has white almost powder on it and I was wondering if the was a bad thing or something I should just wash off."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "TF44"
published: "2023-06-01T14:39:31.566Z"
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# My Meyer lemon tree has white almost powder on it and I was wondering…

_Geplaatst door TF44 op 2023-06-01_

My Meyer lemon tree has white almost powder on it and I was wondering if the was a bad thing or something I should just wash off.

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## 3 reacties

### Spenser leigh reageerde op 2023-06-01

Powdery mildew would be my first guess

### MeasomerPi reageerde op 2023-06-01

It looks like it might just be dust? I’d clean the leaves. That will give you a good opportunity to closely inspect for pests.

### Hannah reageerde op 2023-06-02

It could be spider mites. Not a bad idea to check for them and clean the leaves with a Castile soap / neem oil / water solution.

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