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title: "I am looking for the cause of the brown lines on these leaves. The…"
description: "I am looking for the cause of the brown lines on these leaves. The lines create a scar as well, an indentation on the side of each leaf. I’ve had same problem…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Phil"
published: "2025-10-13T00:57:11.920943Z"
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# I am looking for the cause of the brown lines on these leaves. The…

_Posted by Phil on 2025-10-13_

I am looking for the cause of the brown lines on these leaves. The lines create a scar as well, an indentation on the side of each leaf. I’ve had same problem on a couple other succulents, but they keep growing as if nothing is wrong.

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## 7 comments

### Mugsy commented on 2025-10-13

Have you sprayed anything on the leaves recently? My burro’s tail got similar marks after I used neem oil spray on it.

#### Phil replied on 2025-10-13

Nope. Have not had any pests. I’m thinking it may be a watering issue.

#### Mugsy replied on 2025-10-13

I was thinking it’s marks from water. Maybe try Dr Planta. They updated the diagnosis function so it’s now a chat with more detailed and specific advice.

#### Mugsy replied on 2025-10-13

And it’s really cool looking succulent.

#### Phil replied on 2025-10-13

Thank you. It’s a graptoveria Titubans. I just tried the new Dr Planta. Diagnosis is too much light. And that is very possible because it’s under a strong Sansi light. So I’ll try moving it.

### Jneyman commented on 2025-10-15

I’m not positive but I feel like I saw a similar thread where someone said it was the leaf taking in too much water quickly and almost getting a plant version of stretch marks from expanding

#### Phil replied on 2025-10-15

Actually I also thought that was a possibility because this planter goes for several weeks without needing water. And then I drench it. Thought maybe one time it couldn’t handle the drenching. Something I need to be watchful of. I have moved it to a less bright area as Dr Planta suggested. Thanks for input. Much appreciate.

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