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title: "Does anyone know what these orange specks are? They just appeared…"
description: "Does anyone know what these orange specks are? They just appeared yesterday."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mbeSMbDPqGyPiqDnyI8TOf"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Tracey"
published: "2026-02-20T14:41:43.226591Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know what these orange specks are? They just appeared…

_Posted by Tracey on 2026-02-20_

Does anyone know what these orange specks are? They just appeared yesterday.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Lu03cr4XaunbswosQR1KyNzb4mS4K_PZKtbYglR4R5I/Tjc940wnTkmvQuK_barq_A.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-02-21

Looks like perlite that changed colors after watering?

### plantgeek commented on 2026-02-21

probably mineral deposits, if i'm guessing. if it really bothers you, use distilled water

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