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title: "Does anyone know what this white powder is on my paddle plant? For a…"
description: "Does anyone know what this white powder is on my paddle plant? For a while I’ve just thought it was the natural color but it wipes off when I touch it so I’m…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jaime"
published: "2024-07-29T14:14:21.639826Z"
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# Does anyone know what this white powder is on my paddle plant? For a…

_Posted by Jaime on 2024-07-29_

Does anyone know what this white powder is on my paddle plant? For a while I’ve just thought it was the natural color but it wipes off when I touch it so I’m second guessing myself.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q1pgpcGsyQp-fIUnFjr1Fx4muPVZWz_KX4Ee7aBQfaU/G9hx2JLCS-2UNE7mm31-Bg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q1pgpcGsyQp-fIUnFjr1Fx4muPVZWz_KX4Ee7aBQfaU/iJL0bQTkSFyl8nPXaQT3ew.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Cala commented on 2024-07-29

Hi Jaime, that looks like epicuticular wax. It helps the plant retain moisture and protects it from excess sun. Don’t wipe it off! Hope this helps:)

#### Jaime replied on 2024-07-29

😮‍💨 Thank God! Okay, thank you!

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