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title: "dark spots along stems along with some yellowing tips. still…"
description: "dark spots along stems along with some yellowing tips. still producing new shoots. outdoor plant with mostly shade directly under an oak tree."
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author: "isabelle b."
published: "2023-09-04T00:31:34.677Z"
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# dark spots along stems along with some yellowing tips. still…

_Publié par isabelle b. le 2023-09-04_

dark spots along stems along with some yellowing tips. still producing new shoots. outdoor plant with mostly shade directly under an oak tree.

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## 4 commentaires

### Lauren a commenté le 2023-09-04

I had the same thing happen to my stems when I repotted my ZZ. Yours could be different, but mine was just from “bending” the stems. Pretty sure it’s just a water build up in the area or something, but I’m not an expert on ZZ’s by any means. It could be something as simple as the wind blowing a little too fierce. Mine are back to normal now!

### Plants\&theirMediums a commenté le 2023-09-04

Its normal. Those are just their stripes!

### Plants\&theirMediums a commenté le 2023-09-04

Yellowing tips might mean overwatering though

### Membre Planta a commenté le 2023-09-04

Hello!! I can’t stress this enough but that is normal!!! Like it happens to all ZZs. This plant is a succulent, and every succulent produces something called wax. Wax is the light green part of the stem. It helps shield succulents from the sun. Even though this plant is probably not an outdoor it needs this wax to stay healthy. So pretty much do not wipe it off!  
The yellowing tips are from overwatering. Because it is the tips you only overwatered a tad. Like I said before it is a succulent!

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