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title: "I was wondering is this powdery mildew or the way it's supposed to…"
description: "I was wondering is this powdery mildew or the way it's supposed to look?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wSNt9zJDHOLRRokx1ZvSQE"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Plant Vamp"
published: "2026-07-21T12:33:49.121487Z"
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# I was wondering is this powdery mildew or the way it's supposed to…

_Posted by Plant Vamp on 2026-07-21_

I was wondering is this powdery mildew or the way it's supposed to look?

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## 7 comments

### Taryn commented on 2026-07-21

I don’t know for sure, but for a lot of succulents it’s normal to have a powdery coating! Some of my little guys have it too and it’s totally normal for certain types of them :)

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#### Plant Vamp replied on 2026-07-21

Yes that's why I'm wondering. It just seems like a lot of powder.

#### Taryn replied on 2026-07-21

Definitely keep an eye on it! If it’s fuzzy or spotty instead of smooth then it might be something out of the normal like mildew. Fingers crossed for ya

### Phil commented on 2026-07-21

What is the name of the plant plus an overall pic would help. Sometimes hard to tell from just a closeup.

#### Plant Vamp replied on 2026-07-28

It is a paddle plant

### Chris commented on 2026-07-22

It looks like a paddle plant, which is a succulent. I have one and they do naturally have a powdery substance on them. I think it’s to protect them from pests.

#### Plant Vamp replied on 2026-07-23

Yes it a paddle plant

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