Why does my plant have that white spots or things?

Question

Hello, today I saw something duspect at my plant , I water it after five days , and today it was the day to water it and i saw this spots !!! Can someone help me and say what happened and what to do please help my plant! #helpplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy

@dreamlettuce · Answer

Also, just a heads up. I know some Crassula O. are called “money plants”, but the ID on your plant card is wrong. Your plant is a Jade 😊🌿💚

@dreamlettuce · Answer

@SavePlants It’s okay! Usually some plants will be mislabeled at the store (depending on where you got it) and just kind of sell it as is. Don’t worry though, we have your back on Plant ID 🌿🤍

@sijuadekings · Answer

I am suspecting mealy bugs. Wipe it with clean and observe for a few more days.

@dreamlettuce · Answer

Also, because it’s a jade plant, I’m also suspecting salt deposits coming from the Jade plant. @Gordo @SavePlants

When the jade plant tries to re-balance the salt content in leaves, it transpires and eliminates salt through the leaf pores. Then, the salt water will evaporate and leave a salt residue on the leaf. Unfortunately, this white spot looks very similar to the beginning stages of powdery mildew.

My jade plant produces these quite often after watering.

@dreamlettuce · Answer

My jade plant is currently in good health and this is what salt deposits look like on a Jade. @SavePlants @Gordo

@dreamlettuce · Answer

@Gordo Hoping it’s salt deposits, but I would still gently clean the leaves with diluted isopropyl for good measure! 😊

@TwistedThreads · Answer

@SavePlants I couldn’t agree more with @Gordo

@PlantMompy · Answer

My jades all have salt deposits that look just like that! I actually always wondered but since they all have them I didn't worry 🤷🏽

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