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title: "Why are bases of the branches of my fiddle leaf fig dark? Is this a…"
description: "Why are bases of the branches of my fiddle leaf fig dark? Is this a fungus problem?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "SS"
published: "2025-09-15T19:46:53.691151Z"
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# Why are bases of the branches of my fiddle leaf fig dark? Is this a…

_Posted by SS on 2025-09-15_

Why are bases of the branches of my fiddle leaf fig dark? Is this a fungus problem?

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## 3 comments

### verdure commented on 2025-09-15

seems like corking but don’t take it from me

### Springvision commented on 2025-09-15

Mine is the same, but just on the older leaves. I think that has something to do with it. The Young leaves don't have it yet.

### Yup commented on 2025-09-16

Just like trees, they begin with a simple stem, and as they mature, it becomes woody. It's a beautiful process of growth and transformation.

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