Dust on Umbrella Tree?

ballin

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There seems to be a dust like thing on some of the leaves of my umbrella plant, it is not yet in the cage becasue I have just repotted in organic soil and waiting a week, will this dust be harmful for my chameleon? and is there a way to get rid of it?
 
Could be hardwater build up on the leaves. Wash it with mild dish soap.

If its still there, take a picture, and post it.




-Jay
 
If this is a new plant, that is most likely a pesticide.

Like Jay said, wash it with a light soap and water solution. IME with this "dust" it takes some kind of physical force to remove it. So if it doesn't come off with just soap and water, use a soft cloth to wipe the leaves as you spray.

Edit, and yes it could also be hard water build up..Sorry Jay I was wondering what "hardware" build up was. LOL
 
are hard water build ups bad or dangerous to the chameleon in any way? (it won't be pesticide becasue we have washed it quite a few times, but not with soap)
 
If you live in an area that has hard water, you can let the water stand in a container or jug overnight, to allow some of the chemicals to dissapate. Hard water, is just water with high mineral content mostly calcium and magnesium. It is not harmful to you nor your animals.
 
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hmm, okay but then why would it be that there is only "dust" on some of the leafs?

If the water collects/pools on certain leaves and then dries, it will leave mineral deposits on those leaves.


It is pointless for me to go on about it without seeing it, post a photo so we can see the issue of concern.
 
If the water collects/pools on certain leaves and then dries, it will leave mineral deposits on those leaves.


It is pointless for me to go on about it without seeing it, post a photo so we can see the issue of concern.

okay thanks, I will post a picture on it in the morning
 
Jay, while you are correct about the chlorine dissipating, minerals will not dissipate from the water by letting it sit overnight.
 
Jay, while you are correct about the chlorine dissipating, minerals will not dissipate from the water by letting it sit overnight.


Edited it to "Chemicals", as it was in the artical I read, from the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.


I was unaware you were the H20 Nazi.....:rolleyes:
 
The "dust" is probably nursery wax. You can remove it with mild soap and elbow grease via dish rag.

I also like to polish my plant leaves once in a while...with a dab of mayonnaise on a rag. It works really, really well and the plants look amazing afterward. Try it sometime- I do it to my houseplants, too.
 
I wasn't trying to be a "nazi". I didn't know you made a mistake.

ballin, I hope you can get some pictures up soon!
 
I wasn't trying to be a "nazi". I didn't know you made a mistake.

ballin, I hope you can get some pictures up soon!

I just woke up (1:00) :rolleyes: so I'll try now (not very good with computers so it mite take a while...
 
this is mainly on the leaves on the bottom.
 

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Do you put reptisafe in your water? Do you have anything you add?

How do you spray your plants, with what kind of water, and do you do anything to it before using it?
 
Looks like hard water deposits to me. Pesticides are a more uniform coverage on the leaf.
 
since we have been keeping it as a house plant to rid the plant of fertilizers, my mom has been using hard water, when I put it into the cham cage , I will be using treated water with reptisafe.
 
Reptisafe has calcium in it. Won't help with the "dust" problem you have - might make it worse! That's why I asked. :p

Also, treated water? What kind of treated water?
 
lol, you tricked me. :eek: I meant treated for chlorine as in like the droplets you put in the water, but anyways all I need to here right now is that the stuff on the leaves is fine for the chameleon and that it won't harm it at all.
 
Well if your chameleon drinks from those leaves he could potentially ingest some of what is on the leaves.
I know you said it's a house plant, but.. still, I would wash it off like the forum members suggested and get it cleaned off and ready to go before letting the chameleon on it.
 
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