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title: "I have a sweet potato in water that is vining and these white things…"
description: "I have a sweet potato in water that is vining and these white things on a few of the leaves. Is this normal? If not please tell me how to fix it!"
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published: "2024-04-01T19:58:46.301919Z"
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# I have a sweet potato in water that is vining and these white things…

_Gepostet von Alex am 2024-04-01_

I have a sweet potato in water that is vining and these white things on a few of the leaves. Is this normal? If not please tell me how to fix it!

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OirGEx6xK3MscKzAYMtF2AO6biwTT3ibEixpJOAkyCY/BpRqz6BtTC68oFmbsRhhkw.webp?size=large)

## 6 Kommentare

### LearningPlantMom kommentierte am 2024-04-01

MEALYBUGS!!!!! Get a mixture of rubbing alcohol water and apply directly to them with a cotton swab or spray bottle.

### Sunny kommentierte am 2024-04-01

I don’t see bugs in the picture. So I googled it. It’s likely crystallized sap and the sugars from the sweet potato plant per google.

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/rwzMB_U4QM2b7CBFSEHlSQ.webp?size=large)

#### Alex antwortete am 2024-04-01

Do I need to get rid of them?

#### LearningPlantMom antwortete am 2024-04-01

That makes more sense 😂

#### Sunny antwortete am 2024-04-02

No. It’s the plant pushing out excess moisture. Checkout the link in the above picture for more info. I would tell you to let the soil dry out more. But, the potato is in water. So, I’m not sure how to fix this.

#### Alex antwortete am 2024-04-03

Ok, thank you for your help!

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