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title: "I got this ZZ plant from Target this Summer so I feel like it’s…"
description: "I got this ZZ plant from Target this Summer so I feel like it’s already been on borrowed time. It’s been stagnant in its growth but the leaves for the most…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "JazzyBel"
published: "2024-12-02T22:18:49.924543Z"
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# I got this ZZ plant from Target this Summer so I feel like it’s…

_Lagt ut av JazzyBel den 2024-12-02_

I got this ZZ plant from Target this Summer so I feel like it’s already been on borrowed time. It’s been stagnant in its growth but the leaves for the most part are still shiny and green. Today I noticed these black markings on the stems. Planta says the problem is probably overwatering or bad drainage (the pot it came in is trash but I didn’t want to further shock it by replanting). Do y’all think it’s overwatering or some kind of nefarious disease 😩?

![Vedlegg 1 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ryWjue6Pm4j90oo6b1AxtDEXEDx2oUoO2ud_TFLyEF8/SuBKsIKqQMu1Gl9h8bGMvQ.webp?size=large)

![Vedlegg 2 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ryWjue6Pm4j90oo6b1AxtDEXEDx2oUoO2ud_TFLyEF8/dNMJpP7hRz2bJXgutKEv-w.webp?size=large)

![Vedlegg 3 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ryWjue6Pm4j90oo6b1AxtDEXEDx2oUoO2ud_TFLyEF8/n6Ti6KILS9Kza-ZF00c-4A.webp?size=large)

![Vedlegg 4 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ryWjue6Pm4j90oo6b1AxtDEXEDx2oUoO2ud_TFLyEF8/TucS2EsARiy8reImU-yZng.webp?size=large)

## 4 kommentarer

### Abi kommenterte den 2024-12-02

Just repot it! I only water my zz like once a month

#### Tiff svarte den 2024-12-02

Really? Man... I'm gonna have to try that because. My ZZ's are acting crazy lately since I started following a "routine".

### Lo kommenterte den 2024-12-03

My ZZ is best when left alone! I also have black marks on my stems but it seems to be doing well overall. I’ve repotted once since I got her 3 years ago.

### kaylie kommenterte den 2024-12-03

the black marks are normal, the yellowing on the leaves i would say is probably over watering. zz plants do not need hardly any water. i have mine in a mix of potting soil and cactus soil. i only water it when i can stick my pinkie completely in the soil and its dry all the way through

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