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title: "Does anyone know what that white stuff on top is? Almost looks like…"
description: "Does anyone know what that white stuff on top is? Almost looks like mold ☹️"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/o_5ZZsiKT66z9yjkcxBOYQ"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Moriah"
published: "2024-01-31T18:50:21.015295Z"
language: "en"
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# Does anyone know what that white stuff on top is? Almost looks like…

_Posted by Moriah on 2024-01-31_

Does anyone know what that white stuff on top is? Almost looks like mold ☹️

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## 2 comments

### Lucy Frü commented on 2024-01-31

I really can’t tell from this pic but I’d wager either mealybugs or mold, in that order. Swabbing with isopropyl rubbing alcohol (IRA) then following with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) should take care of both. IRA should kill the adult mealybugs, but the H2O2 will kill any leftover eggs.

#### Moriah replied on 2024-02-01

Ohhhhb ok!! Thanks! :)

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