White lines on shell

Yvonne G

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That's the new growth, but it's lookin' hard and dry. You can help to soften it by taking a Q-tip dipped in either extra virgin olive oil or cold pressed coconut oil and painting it on those lines. After allowing about 15 minutes for it to absorb, wipe it off with a soft cloth.

I'm thinking that because it seems drier in the top of the shell that maybe you have your light hanging too low????
 

MesaSully

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Yvonne, I was actually thinking her light needed to be raised since she grew so much. Thanks everyone.
 
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