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title: "Hi! I'm looking for some help with identifying what the heck these…"
description: "Hi! I'm looking for some help with identifying what the heck these white specs are."
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# Hi! I'm looking for some help with identifying what the heck these…

_Postat av Malory😊 den 2025-03-09_

Hi! I'm looking for some help with identifying what the heck these white specs are.

![Bilaga 1 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z6OpZX0Dkl9KIQbZHOz-moagXoGJWdBZXen4WBzSy1c/pXR_JTFOQCyCZE1tm_X3XA.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Z6OpZX0Dkl9KIQbZHOz-moagXoGJWdBZXen4WBzSy1c/VUMhX1DZR_K6cM9tA3jYUQ.webp?size=large)

## 9 kommentarer

### Malory😊 kommenterade den 2025-03-09

Update: I have tried to rub them off and they're not moving.

### Plant Freak kommenterade den 2025-03-09

Maybe a fungus

#### Malory😊 svarade den 2025-03-09

I tried rubbing it off with no luck  
Rubbing it off and

#### Wolfen 🐺 svarade den 2025-03-10

This is not a fungus.

### Samantha kommenterade den 2025-03-09

They're normal. Something to do with minerals in the water, I think.

#### Malory😊 svarade den 2025-03-09

I water my plants using gallon spring water

#### Samantha svarade den 2025-03-09

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VQw4xOcoDOaXtboQUt_GkUcrQv37PXYu2iPfp6Q58OI/2sOdGh7yQK-0G-kwRqeohw.webp?size=large)

### Adrian kommenterade den 2025-03-09

I have a pilea and I’m happy to report that doesn’t look like something of serious concern. Some plants have “pores” and shed excess salt and other minerals through them from time to time. It’s common to spot on jades but I’ve definitely seen this on pilea too. If you’re having any other problems with this plant, though, the folks here are happy to help you troubleshoot. Hope this helps!

### Wolfen 🐺 kommenterade den 2025-03-10

As said, pilea are one of the plants that excrete minerals from their leaves. Which if you're giving spring water they often have a fair amount of dissolved minerals. I have seen people use a vinegar dilution to wipe them/dissolve them. But it's usually on the bottom and not harmful, so i leave any

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