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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. 60011 members, 13104 posts

## Posts

- [Recently divided and repotted a healthy silver bay Aglaonema. I potted into chunky soil and watered thoroughly. Have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af61fc9f8be059efadbb9c.md) (by Jessica, 2023-07-13, 0 comments)
- [My False Shamrock seems to be healthy, but the flowers keep drooping/falling off. Is this normal or is something wrong?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af395805d9e785e5a7d2f9.md) (by Cosmic Voyager, 2023-07-12, 6 comments)
- [why is the leaf pink and purple 😭😭😭](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af284b59e53a73f5489e7d.md) (by plant\_lover, 2023-07-12, 3 comments)
- [are these spots on my fern from the sun? if you have a fern , how often do you water and how much sun do you give it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af1a1624f558d81389e4e6.md) (by Nancy ♡, 2023-07-12, 3 comments)
- [what’s wrong with my anthuriums leaves? i last watered 6 days ago for context. i’m scared to overwater her also](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af14ac0fcc1577b426b975.md) (by Nancy ♡, 2023-07-12, 6 comments)
- [Help! This plant has been thriving for years and just dropped all its leaves and looks like this.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af0ec00fcc1573d4256951.md) (by Megan, 2023-07-12, 5 comments)
- [Anyone know the best way to treat root rot in monstera Thai cons? I got my second one today - it was shipped to me -…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af097659e53a596941a895.md) (by s., 2023-07-12, 4 comments)
- [Help! My baby olive tree died from under watering within its first few weeks at our home but is regenerating leaves at…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64af0163fa92035f811d3cd4.md) (by Sarah, 2023-07-12, 2 comments)
- [Why are the leaves of my Peperomia plant curling and have dark spots on some of their back sides?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64aef740f91d3a5770d5fb3e.md) (by Mari, 2023-07-12, 4 comments)
- [Does anyone have any tried and true methods to get rid of gnats? We are struggling with them over here. I’ve seen some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64aee39676f85e740b5cb6cf.md) (by Mystique, 2023-07-12, 6 comments)
- [I’ve had my ficus Audrey for a year and some change now. She’s the first plant that got me into plants! But after…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64aeddc659e53a70ce370ee1.md) (by Nelly, 2023-07-12, 5 comments)
- [Philodendron Burle Marx Two newer leaves came out very pale. Any thoughts on the cause? Otherwise, she looks very…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64aedcc8911c58474a71967c.md) (by Nelly, 2023-07-12, 0 comments)
- [What’s going on with my plant](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64aeb265bfa8511918b502e1.md) (by Martin, 2023-07-12, 3 comments)
- [At what point do you decide you’re not cut out to be a plant parent? After a year of trial and error… I am still making…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64ae938159e53a58fe257c97.md) (by SisaLis, 2023-07-12, 6 comments)
- [Any advice on how to get rid of thrips? I’ve been using neem oil but they keep reappearing. How can I get rid of them…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64ae47b5725b00196406f811.md) (by Bec, 2023-07-12, 3 comments)
- [Anyone able to tell me what’s wrong with my poor pink princess? Her leaves feel paper thin and frail :( I picked her up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64ae1bdb845e1a15acd9f8e6.md) (by s., 2023-07-12, 4 comments)
- [Somewhat new to money trees, the roots are so tiny is that normal?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64ae11d66f52002925be4481.md) (by JA, 2023-07-12, 3 comments)
- [I had some drama today with my new Chlorophytum Fireflash. I think I caught it early. Using a DIY foliar spray of 1…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64ae0f06b66e23b1ee149de4.md) (by Rhonda, 2023-07-12, 2 comments)
- [This little leaf looks a little ragged and won’t stand up at night with the other leaves. Is it best to trim it or just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64adfe0bae528828c409671c.md) (by SisaLis, 2023-07-12, 4 comments)
- [So my wife was super nice and bought me this Calathea during her lunch break but forgot to realize it being in the hot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64adf5d4725b004287f59820.md) (by PlanterJared, 2023-07-12, 4 comments)

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