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title: "What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thank you so much in…"
description: "What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thank you so much in advance!!!!!"
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# What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thank you so much in…

_Posted by I love plants on 2026-06-17_

What is this and how do I get rid of it? Thank you so much in advance!!!!!

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## 4 comments

### Christina commented on 2026-06-17

Terracotta absorbs a lot of the water, as it evaporates the minerals and salt in the water is left behind. You can clean these and give them a good vinegar soak when your replanting

#### I love plants replied on 2026-06-17

Is there a way to avoid it?

### SJ commented on 2026-06-17

I just use a wet wipe on the outside every once in a while, easy peasy

#### I love plants replied on 2026-06-17

Thank you so much!!!!!

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