What Is The White Stuff Growing At The Base Of My Plant? If It Is Harmful, How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Question

I have a succulent that hasn’t been doing well lately and it’s got white fuzzy stuff growing at the base.

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Answer 1

The picture is not very clear. It is quite difficult to see what is going on, here, but it looks like soft scale, or mealy bugs! This is a HUGE problem, and will cause infection to your plant, and eventually, death of the plant.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-soft-scale.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm