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title: "I’m a beginner in the plant world, but I got this succulent about a…"
description: "I’m a beginner in the plant world, but I got this succulent about a week ago and it’s got this dusty look to its leaves as well as some brown spots on them as…"
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# I’m a beginner in the plant world, but I got this succulent about a…

_Postat av Piper den 2024-01-01_

I’m a beginner in the plant world, but I got this succulent about a week ago and it’s got this dusty look to its leaves as well as some brown spots on them as shown in photos. I’ve seen a couple gnat-like bugs on/around the plant and I’m just not sure if it’s got some sort of pest or not. Thoughts? And advice what I should do if that is the case? I’m not too keen on the idea of using insecticides…

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gi5__UIJgAeFNx0P9NvpqtN37QMRXorVKAtuo0IjfYA/cfc8f364a0af482c83cdce90aad6da58.webp?size=large)

## 5 kommentarer

### DanishGramma kommenterade den 2024-01-01

I can’t diagnose it 💯 but if you want to treat it, you can use a few natural remedies and see if it helps. I personally use sulfur powder and mix it with water and spray the leaves. Others use copper soap or neem oil mixed with castor soap.

#### Piper svarade den 2024-01-01

Good idea, thanks!

### tortellini kommenterade den 2024-01-01

Something like neem oil might help? I’m not completely sure though

### Saarah Aamilah kommenterade den 2024-01-01

I agree with it likely being fungus gnats, so be extra careful about overwatering. The dusty look is nothing ominous- it’s simply dirty! Use a damp washcloth to wipe the leaves down and it will look much better! Just make sure water doesn’t sit on the leaves because succulents hate that.

#### Piper svarade den 2024-01-01

Good to know - thanks so much!!

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