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title: "hello! i got this fittonia cutting from a plant swap about a month…"
description: "hello! i got this fittonia cutting from a plant swap about a month ago and it’s been in water. it has these weird white spots that won’t come off and the…"
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author: "bee"
published: "2025-05-16T06:20:13.569071Z"
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# hello! i got this fittonia cutting from a plant swap about a month…

_Posted by bee on 2025-05-16_

hello! i got this fittonia cutting from a plant swap about a month ago and it’s been in water. it has these weird white spots that won’t come off and the leaves are starting to turn yellow and feel crispier, i moved it to a new spot in case it was getting burned by the sun. i’ve never had one of these before, what could be wrong/what should i do? :(

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## 6 comments

### Dory commented on 2025-05-16

It’s powdery mildew. Here’s some quick lookup treatment thoughts…

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#### Buffy replied on 2025-05-16

Good info

### Dory commented on 2025-05-16

I also swear by cinnamon tea. Brew a couple sticks in some boiling water, strain, let cool and it’s ready for use. I do the peroxide formula when I pot and introduce any new plant to my collection.

### Dory commented on 2025-05-16

This plant needs a lot of light and humidity. Here’s a pic of my set up…. They have a grow light over them and a mini humidifier on the table they sit on.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/S4z3aQ2khTE7J3aG2xz7upbRRl2F3-i_jVEmIudfpKg/pTYsbQeyQcOsKfPQ1dBX-w.webp?size=large)

#### bee replied on 2025-05-16

thank you so much!!

#### Dory replied on 2025-05-16

Most welcome!

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