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title: "I’ve had nothing but trouble with this guy since I got it. Does…"
description: "I’ve had nothing but trouble with this guy since I got it. Does anyone know what is going on here? I removed this stem in case it’s something that can spread."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eoUOGJTTSwSgLj6aj1QGMQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kate"
published: "2024-10-08T14:09:46.193695Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve had nothing but trouble with this guy since I got it. Does…

_Posted by Kate on 2024-10-08_

I’ve had nothing but trouble with this guy since I got it. Does anyone know what is going on here? I removed this stem in case it’s something that can spread.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_f4iuaVLfJSiirtVsShFLZnTkaPSiwz5zTy8vCxY74k/yLu6RJMTSgGi4z97nGrBIg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_f4iuaVLfJSiirtVsShFLZnTkaPSiwz5zTy8vCxY74k/7W86tLttSBeUgAbBuY8lkA.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Josie's Jungle commented on 2024-10-08

By any chance are they older leaves from the bottom of your tree? They look like mine that are aging out while all the new growth happens up top.

#### Kate replied on 2024-10-08

That might be it, thanks!

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