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title: "What is happening to the soil of my panda plant and lemon lime…"
description: "What is happening to the soil of my panda plant and lemon lime dracaena fragrans? This is the second time this has happened to my dracaena fragrans"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/656922980d153119a559fc07"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "berenicebarros"
published: "2023-12-01T00:02:32.938Z"
language: "en"
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# What is happening to the soil of my panda plant and lemon lime…

_Posted by berenicebarros on 2023-12-01_

What is happening to the soil of my panda plant and lemon lime dracaena fragrans? This is the second time this has happened to my dracaena fragrans

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## 6 comments

### Cultish Delight commented on 2023-12-01

The same thing seems to be happening to my peace lily. Started drooping more than usual and yes like leaves are popping up out of nowhere

### Plant Father commented on 2023-12-01

looks like mold. it can be caused by overwatering and/or soil that is too dense and doesn’t drain well enough

### FriendofVeg commented on 2023-12-01

It looks like the Dracaena might have mealybugs.

#### berenicebarros replied on 2023-12-02

I gave it a thorough check today and it did!

### Doll commented on 2023-12-02

Looks like mold.

### Dan \& Amber commented on 2023-12-02

Needs air circulation put a fan in the room

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