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title: "Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my velvet calathea?"
description: "Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my velvet calathea?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Nora"
published: "2024-06-02T13:55:32.520463Z"
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# Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my velvet calathea?

_Pubblicato da Nora il 2024-06-02_

Does anyone know what this white stuff is on my velvet calathea?

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## 3 commenti

### kena ha commentato il 2024-06-02

powdery mildew! it may be overwatered/too dark. i use Natria brand neem oil against fungus/pests.

consider moving it to a brighter spot/waiting a couple more days between watering to make sure it doesn’t come back.

#### Nora ha risposto il 2024-06-02

ohh okay thank you!

### Planty28 ha commentato il 2024-06-02

It doesnt look like powdery mildew, it looks like mineral build up from water that had fertilizer in it. Use a warm cloth and wipe away. If it’s powdery mildew you’ll be able to feel it and will wipe away with touch

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