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title: "hi!! Can anybody tell me why my succulent turns white like that? It…"
description: "hi!! Can anybody tell me why my succulent turns white like that? It happens a lot and it goes away when i touch it but comes back eventually any advice to get…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "drea"
published: "2024-08-31T21:56:39.092209Z"
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# hi!! Can anybody tell me why my succulent turns white like that? It…

_Posted by drea on 2024-08-31_

hi!! Can anybody tell me why my succulent turns white like that? It happens a lot and it goes away when i touch it but comes back eventually any advice to get rid of it is very appreciated!

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## 2 comments

### Adrian commented on 2024-08-31

The white film is the plant’s natural sunscreen. It protects it from getting burned. You should try not to remove it, since it often doesn’t regenerate once removed.

### Rosie commented on 2024-09-01

Don’t touch it! 😂 it’s the protective layer that keeps your plant safe from pests, fungus and other disease that could kill it. It’s on many succulents especially echeverias. Watering the leaves or touching them can lead to death as it uses up more energy trying to keep its health regulated

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