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title: "What would cause this on my jade Plant? It's been doing great all…"
description: "What would cause this on my jade Plant? It's been doing great all winter and now this shows up??? Please help. Thanks"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Stephanie"
published: "2026-02-05T01:20:01.197743Z"
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# What would cause this on my jade Plant? It's been doing great all…

_Posted by Stephanie on 2026-02-05_

What would cause this on my jade Plant? It's been doing great all winter and now this shows up??? Please help. Thanks

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## 2 comments

### Lex 🪴 commented on 2026-02-05

Looks more like residue or minor chemical/light burn. Doesn’t look like pests to me.

I’d gently wipe it down with water (or water and a tiny drop of dish soap) and see if it comes off. If so, residue. If not, likely chemical or light burn.

I’d still isolate her just in case it is a pest issue.

#### Stephanie replied on 2026-02-05

Ok thanks I will try that

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