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title: "What is this white stuff? It wipes off like tiny slime. Also, should…"
description: "What is this white stuff? It wipes off like tiny slime. Also, should I repot this in a bigger pot?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J2ut0plBuY9EipQST9hPnQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Nicole B"
published: "2025-07-23T01:49:09.976127Z"
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# What is this white stuff? It wipes off like tiny slime. Also, should…

_Posted by Nicole B on 2025-07-23_

What is this white stuff? It wipes off like tiny slime. Also, should I repot this in a bigger pot?

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## 4 comments

### Danielle commented on 2025-07-23

Those are melee bugs. They are a pain to get rid of. Isolate and check all your other plants.

#### Dory replied on 2025-07-23

Came here to say this.

### Nicole B commented on 2025-07-23

Yikes! Thank you!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-07-23

Oh no looks like you have mealy bugs ! Isolate it right away ! And treat it

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