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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

- [Look what I found 🙃 Took over an hour to get all of the cotton spots off of my strawberry plant, hoping I caught it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N_3wY0ClT12NgNNyCcEpUw.md) (by Brittany, 2024-06-24, 0 comments)
- [So my Buddha’s Temple has some mealy bugs, no damage as I caught it early, but it’s proving hard to get rid of them due…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VmmowLN7Qomst80T8fOqfw.md) (by Bizz, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)
- [Lately my aloe has taken on a bit of a weird shape (leaves curving way down) and its leaves have gotten flat,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pn3nN3DbSp2VVaoKlmBLcg.md) (by Holly, 2024-06-24, 17 comments)
- [Has anyone ever had a plant die or not so well when using cinnamon powder in plant soil? I sprinkled a bit on my plants…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cRV1qyEkRoOhhmWh5snMpA.md) (by nikki920, 2024-06-24, 13 comments)
- [Hey - is this Blueberry Rust? If so has anyone had any success treating it or is it too far gone? Ideally I’d like to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_mFlOyp3S4e42gY7Zc6DOA.md) (by Nikki, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)
- [Does anyone know what’s happening to my parlour palm, some of the leaf tips have turned white all of a sudden, should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OHXsTBKMTiKeCY56sSCKqg.md) (by tonks179, 2024-06-24, 4 comments)
- [My Vanilla plant is turning brown and shriveling up from overwatering, should i cut off the rotted brown parts and let…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KiOuBL7uRmGGK_HYXQ2_bA.md) (by Cody, 2024-06-23, 3 comments)
- [Hi everyone! Today I managed to rescue this Monstera from a friend, but am a little unsure on how to help her 🤔 I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DcYHfE7KTQe26iBziwH7zA.md) (by Laura, 2024-06-23, 3 comments)
- [Tomatillo stem was snapped over but not dislodged in anyway. Immediately tied it to a bamboo rod to hold it back up,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xSbxx2fuR1WwFQUPriDi2Q.md) (by Dalton, 2024-06-23, 2 comments)
- [Not sure what’s going on with my succulent, first noticed the tips going brown, then started to see little black spots…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CqTx7x4CS9mYwoV1Gq0dQQ.md) (by Lexi 🌿, 2024-06-23, 3 comments)
- [Dealing with spider mites that won’t go away please give me all your tips :( I wash with soap and bug spray them and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fVJMqgS5RdmBYNYAce6hRQ.md) (by Mairead, 2024-06-23, 9 comments)
- [What the heck is growing in my snake plant???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N5VblRiWT2i7KtSUlROVGQ.md) (by Mdbett, 2024-06-23, 4 comments)
- [Can anyone PLEASE give me tips to help with my string of tears plant? When I originally got her (the picture on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cCMZgewRQ-KUtX56LY7Y4A.md) (by Katie, 2024-06-23, 7 comments)
- [Hello!!! Will this kill thrips too?! Thanks in advance.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hXCdtwXpQfWsHemgQD2kOQ.md) (by Tamara, 2024-06-23, 3 comments)
- [Can anyone help on the below? I have watered as per the Planta schedule I has been positioned in and out of the Sun, so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BH2frsfQQYOkuJqby9tUjg.md) (by Abby, 2024-06-23, 0 comments)
- [so my blue flowered torch is in a cactus succulent soil mix and i have been following this apps watering schedule so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RZiO7rtRR8yh6WqB8nIsrw.md) (by ccstaygold, 2024-06-23, 6 comments)
- [It’s been a month and this leaf has not unfurled yet :/ it’s looking more sad everyday](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SfojV0WfQaencvIMPvtTyQ.md) (by nikki920, 2024-06-23, 6 comments)
- [Does anybody know what is going on with my snake plant? She keeps getting these scratches and holes and I don’t know…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VHfBvojvTliLeJN3rXVv9w.md) (by Toastoool, 2024-06-23, 2 comments)
- [Got this pink allusion on clearance for $2 trying to save her but she looks rough. Any advice?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5iJGKqaBS9C7pbMe4OGAxQ.md) (by Maddie Swanson, 2024-06-22, 5 comments)
- [Hi do I save her? I got her for $10 in the clearance section at Lowe’s. She’s not doing to hot.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mxWYXtuITA6SyNs1bnBN4Q.md) (by Maddie Swanson, 2024-06-22, 8 comments)

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