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title: "Weird find on my Zz today…. It’s got these weird rings on a few of…"
description: "Weird find on my Zz today…. It’s got these weird rings on a few of its stems. Def not pests, I thoughly checked him and the surrounding others. I did put it on…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/z4CqhBHgP0NZxzRoV31AYv"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Snowstorm"
published: "2025-09-22T03:57:02.764399Z"
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# Weird find on my Zz today…. It’s got these weird rings on a few of…

_Posted by Snowstorm on 2025-09-22_

Weird find on my Zz today…. It’s got these weird rings on a few of its stems. Def not pests, I thoughly checked him and the surrounding others. I did put it on a lower shelf recently but it didn’t get banged or damaged that way I’m sure.

Anyone seen this? They feel slightly raised.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kbxreZo9tY3RlsyTziQUu7yH2oqcyZEbj4wNRx6BGuU/NyJTegMxQYiuEM6IURrgdg.webp?size=large)

## 13 comments

### RJ いい子 commented on 2025-09-22

Looks like aliens 👽

### Nat SG commented on 2025-09-22

I’ve seen this when plants grow quickly and the outer, thicker skin doesn’t have time to adjust. Like stretch marks! If the plant doesn’t show any other signs of pests or wound healing, I would lean towards this

#### Snowstorm replied on 2025-09-22

No other signs of pests, no wounds that I can see. And there are other stems on either side of this one that has marks that don’t have marks on them that are also on the outer side/edges of the plant that would of gotten wounded if I’d whacked him off the shelf while moving. If I recall correctly these are the newer stems he grew this summer so maybe you’re right. I never knew plants could get stretch marks!!! They’re so perfectly straight and even it’s super odd!

#### Nat SG replied on 2025-09-22

They are definitely strange! I’ve only had it happen to a few of my plants, and it was scary the first time since I couldn’t figure out what was happening!😂

#### Snowstorm replied on 2025-09-23

Yea def scary!!! I was super worried I’d done something wrong. He’s one of my faves!

#### Nat SG replied on 2025-09-23

I struggle soooo hard with ZZs so mine isn’t a favorite 😅 no matter what I do it’s unhappy lol. Yours looks to be THRIVING !!

#### Snowstorm replied on 2025-09-24

Oh that’s too bad! I just ignore mine so I guess they like the neglect. lol. He put out 5 or 6 new stems this summer so I guess he’s really enjoying the neglect!!!

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### Lo plants commented on 2025-09-28

Fertilizer and sowing your plants more is like magic

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