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title: "I just purchased this plant, and I’ve noticed some circular spots on…"
description: "I just purchased this plant, and I’ve noticed some circular spots on some of its leaves. Planta DXs it as either scale or insufficient light; I don’t think…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Lynda"
published: "2025-02-06T22:58:40.134831Z"
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# I just purchased this plant, and I’ve noticed some circular spots on…

_Posted by Lynda on 2025-02-06_

I just purchased this plant, and I’ve noticed some circular spots on some of its leaves. Planta DXs it as either scale or insufficient light; I don’t think that’s correct. Since my experience with succulents is very limited, what do you think? TIA!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/rMOGeOuQS4Kqd2GjhZBzgw.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2025-02-06

I don’t have extensive succulent knowledge either. However, whenever I’m on the fence about if something is a bug I wipe at it firmly with a cotton ball or cotton swab soaked in alcohol.  
If it doesn’t come off and look like a dead bug I usually assume it’s a scar from manual damage.

### Lynda commented on 2025-02-06

Also, look at the two leaves on the upper left, on the backside of those leaves; something looks weird, like indentations on the backs of those leaves. I don’t know if this is anything, but I thought I would just add another piece to this puzzle. TIA!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/Xl1KdFVZTTOTBu8P7IlMhA.webp?size=large)

#### Lynda replied on 2025-02-06

Better picture???

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ogsS0GJIvWBzx7CvItnCsicGb0YTD2umkWf-CRAbvzU/KgTyuGrLSqOCuLnJjul7tg.webp?size=large)

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-02-07

This does kind of look like sucking damage

#### Lynda replied on 2025-02-07

As unusual, TXS for your post! Just to be safe, since this plant’s new, should I put her through my usual series of neem sprays as a preventative? TIA!

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-02-07

I would

#### Lynda replied on 2025-02-07

👍🏼!

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