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title: "Hi! It looks like there are deposits of yellow or grey fine dust on…"
description: "Hi! It looks like there are deposits of yellow or grey fine dust on the tops of a bunch of the leaves of my fiddle leaf fig tree. It’s like a fine…"
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# Hi! It looks like there are deposits of yellow or grey fine dust on…

_Publié par Patrick le 2024-04-06_

Hi! It looks like there are deposits of yellow or grey fine dust on the tops of a bunch of the leaves of my fiddle leaf fig tree. It’s like a fine powder/mineral deposit and I’m able to wipe it off without much fuss using a gentle cloth and some misting. I do not see webbing or any other signs of potential pests, just whatever this substance is.

I’m wondering if anyone knows what this could be/whether it is cause for concern (see pics)? Thanks!!

![Pièce jointe 1 sur 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tfXqnrBejcyHiKByz7-dswQLZQsrJsyocmfH5JvKqns/bKh1-nRaSvKyzGYu_yaHRw.webp?size=large)

![Pièce jointe 2 sur 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tfXqnrBejcyHiKByz7-dswQLZQsrJsyocmfH5JvKqns/dB6GR-yTT1eR064qApQj6g.webp?size=large)

![Pièce jointe 3 sur 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tfXqnrBejcyHiKByz7-dswQLZQsrJsyocmfH5JvKqns/k63PO_WZQxKcCspWmNXgsQ.webp?size=large)

## 3 commentaires

### Patrick a commenté le 2024-04-06

my suspicion is it’s minerals and/or dirt and dust that is left behind after water dries up on the leaves.

#### LearningPlantMom ha respondido el 2024-04-06

Mainly yes. But it could also be powdery mildew - this tends to happen when the fig is in low light areas, so make sure your fiddle leaf fig is getting plenty of bright indirect sunlight.

#### Patrick ha respondido el 2024-04-07

Good to know! It sits in a space where it gets bright indirect light all day so I’d presume it’s not mildew caused by low light and moisture. I cleaned it pretty well yesterday so I’ll keep my eyes out and see if it returns in the meantime.

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