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title: "is it normal for these dark spots to be on the unfurling leaves and…"
description: "is it normal for these dark spots to be on the unfurling leaves and petiole?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/652dbb5ba18980e10cf04b31"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "ellis🪻"
published: "2023-10-16T22:38:19.111Z"
language: "en"
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# is it normal for these dark spots to be on the unfurling leaves and…

_Posted by ellis🪻 on 2023-10-16_

is it normal for these dark spots to be on the unfurling leaves and petiole?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uL-v65f4s-pjzugjmnxJ-S5hoIiOMc2ApUY28UTNQXk/511c5cbfcac44604a6a033ca261319d2.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-10-16

Sometimes it’s just sort of like a bruise if your plant got knocked around or fell over recently. If not, keep an eye out for potential pests

### Abi’s Plants commented on 2023-10-17

I’m experiencing this too with my monstera Thai. I’m wondering the same thing

### Abi’s Plants commented on 2023-10-17

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2WFccCgUmfeNW9z4PmDZGyzZGGtYPhlYIdioOc46pFw/145c2c509b0e46e0b5dc44196174fe09.webp?size=large)

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