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Jul 11, 2023 12:49 PM CST
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Is this white stuff on my flapjack normal or is it from spider mites?
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Jul 11, 2023 12:53 PM CST
Name: Donald
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Normal. It even gets a lot heavier than that sometimes.
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Jul 11, 2023 7:00 PM CST
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Ok cool cuz I didn't see any signs of bugs but this is my first one of these so I was kinda alarmed!! Thank you!!
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Jul 16, 2023 3:54 PM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Agree, it is normal.
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Jul 17, 2023 7:14 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
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I agree I think Baja called this Farina.
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Jul 17, 2023 7:30 PM CST
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That is one of a few names for it. The Latin word refers to flour. Plants with a powdery coating on the surface are usually called glaucous (or at least that is my usual go-to word).

The white powdery waxy stuff that rubs off (as in Tiffany's pic) is kind of like sunscreen and waterproofing all in one. It will usually be more intense in full sun. It appears on a wide variety of succulents, which are usually in the range from pale green to blue to white. It can provide very effective camouflage for mealy bugs (word to the wise).
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Jul 17, 2023 7:44 PM CST
Name: Ursula
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Some Orchids also have sturdy, glaucous leaves, as example Rhyncholaelia glauca and digbyana, which are are growing bright and sunny. The digbyana grows in Savanna type conditions, so this is surely a protection.
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Jul 17, 2023 7:58 PM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Farina. I wanted to include but couldn't remember that. Thank you!
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Jul 18, 2023 7:31 PM CST
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Well thank you everyone, iam relieved to hear this!
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Jul 18, 2023 8:04 PM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Isn't it great when a weird plant thing is OK?! : )

Farina makes me think Purina. There's a joke in there somewhere.
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