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title: "Is this a fungus? Can I do anything to help it? EDIT: Tried to clear…"
description: "Is this a fungus? Can I do anything to help it? EDIT: Tried to clear it away and it was cobwebby. It seems otherwise to be doing ok!"
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author: "rdpixie"
published: "2024-09-01T18:09:47.991257Z"
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# Is this a fungus? Can I do anything to help it? EDIT: Tried to clear…

_Posted by rdpixie on 2024-09-01_

Is this a fungus? Can I do anything to help it?

EDIT: Tried to clear it away and it was cobwebby.

It seems otherwise to be doing ok!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rS30dvlo4Zk6ArfNANxbVCDecsf1pHfNlQE4xsmMOoo/CkJc55wXRcevusPlpLKf4g.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Brit commented on 2024-09-01

I think these are mealy bugs! Move it away from other plants immediately and I would treat it with neem oil!

#### rdpixie replied on 2024-09-01

It’s not near any plants and it’s not new so who knows how this happened! I’ll look them up now!

#### MattL replied on 2024-09-01

Mealy bugs are the WORST. I don’t know how they get in either, it’s like they have a teleporter. Be ruthless with whatever treatment you choose—neem oil is a good one.

### Arlo commented on 2024-09-02

I know a succulent I have has that naturally in the same spot, so maybe your succulent is the same? I panicked too but apparently it’s normal.

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### DanishGramma commented on 2024-09-02

I spray isopropyl alcohol on them and if they turn red when squished then you know it’s definitely mealy bugs

#### Chelser replied on 2024-09-02

I do this too. I first rise off the leaves under the tap then spray the shit out of them with isopropyl and wipe with cotton pads then spray with neem oil. Repeat every couple days until they are gone.

### Chelser commented on 2024-09-02

Oh and don’t forget to isolate your plant from others so they don’t spread!

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