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title: "Hey guys, so my friend gave me a cutting of her jade plant. Are these…"
description: "Hey guys, so my friend gave me a cutting of her jade plant. Are these scales?? Or is it just natural bruising? Debating whether to keep it or not. I can rub…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Victoria"
published: "2025-12-05T22:28:29.164319Z"
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# Hey guys, so my friend gave me a cutting of her jade plant. Are these…

_Posted by Victoria on 2025-12-05_

Hey guys, so my friend gave me a cutting of her jade plant. Are these scales?? Or is it just natural bruising? Debating whether to keep it or not. I can rub them off but it damages the leaf so I’m unsure. Thanks in advance.

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## 4 comments

### Auxsman commented on 2025-12-05

There might have just been times when the plant didn’t get enough water/nutrients it needed. They are also the oldest leaves and with it being a cutting I suggest removing the bottom 2/3 and propagate in water to grow some healthy roots for soil!

#### Victoria replied on 2025-12-05

Okay, thank you so much!

### Rhus commented on 2025-12-06

I've seen other jade plants do this thing where they develop brownish or grayish tissue where they've been damaged... I agree that you can remove these leaves anyway so it'll be fine. It looks like a nice cutting; I hope you enjoy your jade plant!

#### Victoria replied on 2025-12-06

Thanks!

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