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title: "I have had this string of buttons for several years. I am looking for…"
description: "I have had this string of buttons for several years. I am looking for some guidance on what is covering the leaves. Thanks in advance!"
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author: "Sandy"
published: "2025-03-30T22:56:43.167743Z"
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# I have had this string of buttons for several years. I am looking for…

_Gepostet von Sandy am 2025-03-30_

I have had this string of buttons for several years. I am looking for some guidance on what is covering the leaves. Thanks in advance!

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## 7 Kommentare

### Lauralye kommentierte am 2025-03-30

Ok several reason it may not have proper dirt (you need succulent dirt specifically) or you are not watering it enough or too much (water once very week or two) or there is no drainage in the pot (holes in the bottom for the water to slowly come out so it doedoes not drown) or you need to mist it about once every 2 or 3 weeks

#### Sandy antwortete am 2025-03-30

It is in succulent soil and the pot does have drainage. I use a moisture meter. So not necessarily a disease or insect problem? Could this plant simply need a bigger pot? Right now it is sharing space with a ripple jade.

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### Sandy kommentierte am 2025-03-30

Thanks for your input!!

### Lauralye kommentierte am 2025-03-31

Yes it may need a bigger pot or it is not happy sharing with another plant

#### Sandy antwortete am 2025-03-31

Thanks so much!

### Phil kommentierte am 2025-03-31

I have several plants sharing pots. Not an issue unless needs are different. I would suggest you use the Planta support for help. Just my guess but may be scale or type of bacteria. Maybe look that up to get better idea. And just an FYI, moisture meters usually do not work with high grit soil. The reading is not reliable because of the loose soil.

#### Sandy antwortete am 2025-03-31

Thanks for the advice!

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