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title: "My philodrendon has these white specks on it’s leaves and pot. I…"
description: "My philodrendon has these white specks on it’s leaves and pot. I tried spraying it with neem oil the last time I watered it and nothing makes it go away. Is it…"
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author: "amoonda"
published: "2025-09-25T02:29:18.038367Z"
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# My philodrendon has these white specks on it’s leaves and pot. I…

_Posted by amoonda on 2025-09-25_

My philodrendon has these white specks on it’s leaves and pot. I tried spraying it with neem oil the last time I watered it and nothing makes it go away. Is it some sort of insects or mold? What can I do to make it go away?

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-25

Does it easily wipe off and reappear days later? Then, it might be mold/fungus such as powdery mildew. Threat with a commercial fungicide. Neem is a natural fungicide. It should work on fungus.

It could be hard water deposits and salt residues from liquid fertilizers. I clean off the mineral deposits with a white vinegar and water solution starting with a low percentage of vinegar to avoid putting too much acid on the plant. I wipe gently with a soft damp cloth.

Check for pests like thrips and spider mites that chew leaves. 🪴🍀

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