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title: "what is happening to my pinwheel plant??"
description: "what is happening to my pinwheel plant??"
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author: "lexi"
published: "2024-08-16T17:09:23.970657Z"
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# what is happening to my pinwheel plant??

_Posted by lexi on 2024-08-16_

what is happening to my pinwheel plant??

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## 2 comments

### Kate commented on 2024-08-17

If it doesn’t flake off, it could be scale. I had a succulent last summer with it and had to throw it out along with another plant. It can get on other plants so you should clean your other plants. Wipe the area it was in down with alcohol.

I know you can treat it, but I’ve heard it can be an extensive process.

#### lexi replied on 2024-08-20

thank you!

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