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White Fuzz on Elephant Ear: Mealybugs or Fungus?

White fuzz on leaf veins and undersides could be mealybugs or fungus. "Tiny dots" on top are vague. A photo is needed to identify the plant (Alocasia/Colocasia) and the problem accurately.

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