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title: "A while ago I posted a picture of the little dimpling underneath my…"
description: "A while ago I posted a picture of the little dimpling underneath my pepperomia leaves and was told it’s probably normal. Now there are new ones but they have…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UuGh7GmGQduxslAlVeyE_Q"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Josie"
published: "2024-11-15T20:55:46.663583Z"
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# A while ago I posted a picture of the little dimpling underneath my…

_Posted by Josie on 2024-11-15_

A while ago I posted a picture of the little dimpling underneath my pepperomia leaves and was told it’s probably normal. Now there are new ones but they have little white specks that look like salt. Anyone know what’s going on with it?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1nQuzA6FPLtEe9mmRwUdi4eqqk6ufZbz9Fu8naW2qmM/4yYZNq4QQfmDKiNp3gSUuA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/1nQuzA6FPLtEe9mmRwUdi4eqqk6ufZbz9Fu8naW2qmM/_U8ohIboQXCMKuUNalYJZA.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-15

still normal! this is how pilea expels excess salts and minerals from the water it’s getting

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-11-15

Plants are so fascinating 😌

#### Buffy replied on 2024-11-16

Thank you for reminding me that not all things we see on plants mean there are insects lurking!

#### Josie replied on 2024-11-16

That’s what I was thinking based on how it looks but I wanted to make sure. Thank you!

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