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title: "Can anyone tell me what this is? I’m freaking out 😭"
description: "Can anyone tell me what this is? I’m freaking out 😭"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/a_GYsokdTW6vl5fOldlseQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "yene_fikir"
published: "2024-04-09T21:47:31.335631Z"
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# Can anyone tell me what this is? I’m freaking out 😭

_Posted by yene\_fikir on 2024-04-09_

Can anyone tell me what this is? I’m freaking out 😭

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## 2 comments

### Planta member commented on 2024-04-09

Not an expert but it jut looks like mineral buildup, if it’s worrying too much just change the soil

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-04-11

If there’s perlite in the substrate that often gets discolored over time, not harmful.

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