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title: "My snake plant is thriving, but noticed this white covering the soil.…"
description: "My snake plant is thriving, but noticed this white covering the soil. What is it? I assume I need to replant with new soil?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Alexa"
published: "2025-02-28T16:29:26.214655Z"
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# My snake plant is thriving, but noticed this white covering the soil.…

_Posted by Alexa on 2025-02-28_

My snake plant is thriving, but noticed this white covering the soil. What is it? I assume I need to replant with new soil?

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## 2 comments

### Evie commented on 2025-02-28

I’ve heard it’s from poor aeration in the soil so perhaps new soil yeh!

#### Alexa replied on 2025-02-28

Thanks!

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