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title: "Does anyone know what these are on the back of my money plants…"
description: "Does anyone know what these are on the back of my money plants leaves? Any tips on getting rid of them? TIA"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Tellie"
published: "2025-09-04T22:28:58.600927Z"
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# Does anyone know what these are on the back of my money plants…

_Posted by Tellie on 2025-09-04_

Does anyone know what these are on the back of my money plants leaves? Any tips on getting rid of them?

TIA

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z2B7kTs6ufIy2O5NurADba3zGv2JQOTvYvXGk_Uw430/BcP9GvnyTAiFbiLN6FRMAw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### JakeArnett commented on 2025-09-05

I believe they are mineral deposits from the water. It’s the plants way of filtering them out. I’ve found they can easily be wiped off with a wet cloth.

#### Tellie replied on 2025-09-05

Thank you.

### Amy commented on 2025-09-05

My money plant has those too but the plant seems to be really growing so I just leave it be

### Nan commented on 2025-09-07

Mine are not as defined, but so you can see I have them as well. These leaves are about a year old

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ywoyxjGPQt3H70Xk99Po9QWZiq6tQ3uO6PORZ0v7LMk/dcIi9speThWds8WwGRoziQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ywoyxjGPQt3H70Xk99Po9QWZiq6tQ3uO6PORZ0v7LMk/5EEipXLDTbedoH2ZESCQWA.webp?size=large)

#### Tellie replied on 2025-09-07

Is it because I have watered it with tap water? I usually water with filtered water or bottled water.

#### Nan replied on 2025-09-07

It’s not typical caused by tap water. Stomata are just the tiny pores on a plant’s leaves that open and close to let the plant “breathe.” They take in carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and let out water vapor. It’s a totally natural part of how plants live and grow.  
I do recommend keeping to distilled or filtered water though-I’m my experience the tap water has too many chemicals especially depending where you live.

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