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title: "Pests, diseases and problems"
description: "Discuss and troubleshoot plant issues"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ"
language: "en"
modified: "2023-05-15T13:58:31.579Z"
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# Pests, diseases and problems

Share your own experiences with plant pests and diseases, and gain valuable insights from others on how to prevent and treat these common problems.

Misc. 59995 members, 13095 posts

## Posts

- [Not sure what is happening… is this a sign of over or under watering? They were put out in maybe a bit too much sun a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IEB07mbURjWw0xwnQEJl5w.md) (by Bananapudding16, 2024-06-27, 5 comments)
- [Not sure what’s going on with my prayer plant. He’s been curled up for a few days now. I did give him some more water…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gnYO6Lm_SR2oWgtwvk-h2g.md) (by Beka, 2024-06-27, 12 comments)
- [Hello! I brought my houseplants outside for the first time and I’m seeing massive growth! They are just on my patio so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DFdLaERpRDKzYq371G7ckw.md) (by Caity, 2024-06-27, 2 comments)
- [Someone help me please! Hello, I just started collecting plants last year in the summer and the other day I decided to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6xbGVuHXQzmhparSifF0mg.md) (by 🪴❤️Enzo❤️🪴, 2024-06-27, 8 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my French lavender plant is dying and how I can fix it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JLz5TaOxRjqNP8871k_XzQ.md) (by Amy, 2024-06-27, 3 comments)
- [This are my sunflowers which I was gifted about a month ago. They had an ant and fly infestation. I’ve tried spraying…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PPKXRculSm-7x0-oABWS6Q.md) (by Amy, 2024-06-27, 3 comments)
- [I got 6 plants the other day, realized one had thrips when I got home. I gave them all several insecticidal baths and a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LQRMoT24SCyUgKdzAINRZg.md) (by Teddy, 2024-06-27, 5 comments)
- [hi, i’ve been having such a hard time growing my pothos and my monstera. i got the monstera (monstera adonsii) as a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q-i3Q8z3Q5-5N5R9RBlmMQ.md) (by Rachel, 2024-06-27, 7 comments)
- [Hey everyone! My Birds Nest Fern has been struggling for awhile. The leaves are continually browning, and I’ve been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k-4J4eNaSo6KyrnHND4Rjw.md) (by Sydney Burgard, 2024-06-27, 3 comments)
- [Any idea what’s happening with my Dracaena? There very big and pretty but I started noticing these marks on a few of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DJ1zrZ0HSPS-Z79wWjasHg.md) (by Clark, 2024-06-27, 1 comment)
- [Hey Everyone! I repotted this spider plant and it is turning black🫠 it has a fresh soil. But leaves still turning…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mnig5yQNQ_a8raWgZTi4pA.md) (by Lana, 2024-06-26, 11 comments)
- [Any advice on why the leaves are turning yellow and curling at the edges? Roots look healthy and there’s new growth…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sXhSG3cIT8K4VyqXJEhFRg.md) (by Victoriasplants, 2024-06-26, 2 comments)
- [Hi there!! My Monstera Thai Constellation’s roots look funky. It doesn’t seem like rot since the plant is holding onto…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KMLsEnVjR5u0gC23vyE1cQ.md) (by Victoriasplants, 2024-06-26, 2 comments)
- [Seen these tonight under my Bird of Paradise leaves. Are these bugs ? How would i treat this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NNZtKmLkR_6TeTnfrnKXFA.md) (by Courtney 🌱, 2024-06-26, 4 comments)
- [I recently found out I have Fungus Gnats on my succulents. People have recommended misquote bits, but I’m not sure how…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WhXqDb5kQ0ukeiK7hTIf2w.md) (by Maddie, 2024-06-26, 11 comments)
- [I have a pepper plant outside in full sun for at least 5-6 hours in a pot. The plant is getting flowers, but the leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hk9HtK0yTcqRz-xmvIQM9w.md) (by S Singh, 2024-06-26, 5 comments)
- [I’m trying to save a coworker’s plant — she had it in a windowless office and just moved it to an area with part-sun. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/A2gNFaG3SG-XXs5hOEBJ8g.md) (by Terrarimum, 2024-06-26, 2 comments)
- [My dahlia is sick and I need some tips Sorry the corgis in the way](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hyp6x9NoTcOUhaIoJp0qHQ.md) (by Bailey the corgi gir, 2024-06-26, 2 comments)
- [same plant that i took a picture yesterday vs today pls help me i’m not sure what’s happening!!!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BGxQc3gNSK2X_qrXMzpC1g.md) (by red, 2024-06-26, 7 comments)
- [Would love advice for my monstera. Thrips tried to take over but I think I caught it early. I believe most of them are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AC1KQ9gSSvWoEo94YUdtfA.md) (by T, 2024-06-26, 0 comments)

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