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Crassula ovata Scales on leaves and leaves are dropping

josieg33josieg33 Posts: 2
in Plants
Good afternoon,
I am a tad worried about my Jade plant, I have had it for 6 years but this was a cutting from the original plant (my grandmothers) who had the plant for over 30 years. 
My Grandmother sadly passed away so I’m very sentimental about this plant.
Some leaves have a light brown crust on them and some have a white dots which can be removed when you wipe them. Some of the leaves when touched lightly fall off! 
I would be most grateful if someone could kindly advise.

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  • Arthur1Arthur1 Posts: 542
    Have you got it in full sun? Looks a bit leggy, as though kept in poor light. Needs  thorough watering then allowed to dry out. 
    I can't really see anything wrong in the photos. Exceptionally easy from cuttings so you might want to have a spare just in case. 
    It possibly would benefit from repotting but I can't tell from the photo.
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    The white 'scales' are actually mineral deposits from the water that the plant expels onto the leaves.
    Sunny Dundee
  • josieg33josieg33 Posts: 2
    Brilliant, thank you both so much for your advice. 
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