that word is Dutch right? :)

I'm not sure what those spots are. I suppose its possible it was crushed versus impacted. Does it continue below the graft point?

ha ha I couldn't figure out what you meant by "Dutch". I did not type that. I meant to say that a bruised spot would seem a susceptible spot for rot. It is Siam Gold.

I'm not an expert in the Dutch language even though I fell off my bike and into a canal once.

can you gently use a thumb tack or a pin to see if you can draw white sap in the discolored areas?

Could it be the plant got overheated in the packaging? In the image, the tile is nicely in focus, but the plumera -- not so much. LOL!

kms I've also had near misses bicycling an ADM. Im not brave enough to stick a pin on it. Ebay seller said he'd replace if it dies, but I'm not holding my breath. Dave, pic to follow

The good news is...those tourist wooden shoes do float.

It's less intrusive than it sounds and its often a good way to see if the discoloration is merely on the surface. At this point I would give it a misting of neam oil to reduce the changes of fungal issues and wait and see.

Hope this pic is better

Slightly a month later the bruising has disappeared. Looking great. This was a golden foliage rooted cutting I got on eBay

ETA: conclusion: bruising is not fatal.

Wow. I've never seen one with golden leaves. Please keep posting updates.

Bruising completely gone, strange

I wonder if that bruising look could have been caused by condensation.

Yes, maybe during travel. So happy it's gone