Hello all,

It seems yet another noobie is in search of guidance : ]

I bought my JM ~ 3 months ago, the first week in July. It's progressing nicely with the exception of what seems to be some sort of white powder that's accumulated on some of the leaves. Is this simply cosmetic or can it pose detrimental to the plant's health?

Some background info:

I live in NYC, the plant stays outdoors on my fire escape (not ideal of course but as the young kids says YOLO haha)

I water in the morning before I leave for work, around 5:30. I use super thrive and a liquid fertilizer sparingly, usually once a week every Sunday.

I don't mist the leaves since i'm not sure if this is a fungal infestation and do not want to risk further contamination if it is.

It's given partial shade by a nearby Zelkova neighbor.

If anyone here has any experience with the same issue or any insight, i'd be most grateful.

Many thanks for your time,

Omar