Ming dynasty
Shohin
Can anyone tell me what this may be? They are white spots on the leaves on a ginger ficus. A website said it’s harmless, just wanted to double check. Thanks y’all, happy spring!
White dots on ginger ficus
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SWfloirda
Chumono
Yes the spots are harmless.
Apex37
Chumono
They’re called cystoliths and are calcium carbonate crystals in the leaf itself. It’s not harmful and believed to aid in photosynthesis by scattering light throughout the leaf.
Ming dynasty
Shohin
Thank you for confirming
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Ha!
I remember when I posted about the exact same thing.
Welcome to the world of ficus!
Some also theorize the cystoliths may attract the wasps that all species of ficus need for pollination.
Still, though, they're normal. If you didn't see them that would be the concern.
Different species of may have them in different patterns, and of different sizes.
I remember when I posted about the exact same thing.
Welcome to the world of ficus!
Some also theorize the cystoliths may attract the wasps that all species of ficus need for pollination.
Still, though, they're normal. If you didn't see them that would be the concern.
Different species of may have them in different patterns, and of different sizes.
