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title: "Is this scale? Planta says it might also be edema. It’s not easy to…"
description: "Is this scale? Planta says it might also be edema. It’s not easy to scrape off and takes the skin off the leaves when I try. Very healthy plant overall. Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pEFEF26HqGf2gsK35aJ1jL"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "BritneyMC"
published: "2026-08-28T15:15:23.178783Z"
language: "en"
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# Is this scale? Planta says it might also be edema. It’s not easy to…

_Posted by BritneyMC on 2026-08-28_

Is this scale? Planta says it might also be edema. It’s not easy to scrape off and takes the skin off the leaves when I try. Very healthy plant overall. Thanks!

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## 2 comments

### Holly commented on 2026-08-28

It doesn’t look like scale to me. The shapes are quite irregular - especially looking at that spot down on the right! Scraping off scale also shouldn’t damage the leaf underneath, at least in my experience. I’d agree with edema!

#### BritneyMC replied on 2026-08-28

Phew! Thanks!

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