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title: "Should I be concerned about this “chalk” on my paddle plant?"
description: "Should I be concerned about this “chalk” on my paddle plant?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/P9AOKld_RjyZ2rfwVpHDuA"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Daril"
published: "2024-08-08T21:41:18.694541Z"
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# Should I be concerned about this “chalk” on my paddle plant?

_Posted by Daril on 2024-08-08_

Should I be concerned about this “chalk” on my paddle plant?

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## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-08

no! this is her sunscreen, called farina— try not to disturb it

### Daril commented on 2024-08-08

Will do; thanks!

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