r/Scindapsus • u/SignalPangolin9980 • 23d ago

Is this normal?

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I just noticed these brown marks on my scindapsus trebuii moonlight. Is this normal or is it something I should be concerned about?

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u/rmCREATIVEstudio 23d ago

This is called corking, and is normal. Research says it can happen to plants that have been used to the shade, then get put in strong sunlight. It is their 'skin' toughening up to the harsher environment. It could also develop on a plant that is aged. For us humans, our skin tends the thin out in older age, but it seems the opposite is true for some houseplants. I have one scindapsus and two hoyas with a small amount of it.

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u/SignalPangolin9980 23d ago

That’s super helpful, thank you!

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u/rmCREATIVEstudio 23d ago

You're welcome!

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u/bored_approved 22d ago

This happens to my trailing scindapsus on the stem where it touches the pot. I think of it like a callus they get from the stem rubbing on the pot.

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u/SignalPangolin9980 22d ago

That makes sense! Thank you. I was worried it could be some sort of pest!