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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. 60010 members, 13103 posts

## Posts

- [i have a baby leaf on my monstera deliciosa that has turned brown. i think i went too long before watering, but would i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65234287e926438917dab6bf.md) (by emma 🪴🌞, 2023-10-09, 5 comments)
- [Help - family member bought us a fiddle leaf for housewarming. I know they’re a bit harder to take care of and have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/652341cfd6f3f850625c5e7c.md) (by Sav, 2023-10-08, 0 comments)
- [Got this giant aloe from my Mom.. I loved how big it was, but it was an eye sore to say the least.. leaning over one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65232811910501cf3210c784.md) (by Amber Gray, 2023-10-08, 0 comments)
- [I have a sugar cane jujube in the backyard, and it’s looking a bit worse for wear. It it the temperature? Or is it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/652326a9695b7ee555ea2699.md) (by Boogaloo, 2023-10-08, 0 comments)
- [my mom: “hey i have a plant i forgot about in my room that needs your help” the plant: i just drenched it in water and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65231124f15d0d2039842400.md) (by Madi, 2023-10-08, 6 comments)
- [Why does this white dry calcium looking stuff keep happening to the soil of my plants?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522fd18bee925d68494e7df.md) (by Walter, 2023-10-08, 3 comments)
- [Oh no I was just closing my curtain😭 plz send help](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522fa847e5e6214269d745d.md) (by Plant mama!!, 2023-10-08, 4 comments)
- [I've had this peanut cactus for a while and it has a bunch of super healthy babies but it's turning white at the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522f6fe61f132fee01b87bb.md) (by Charlie, 2023-10-08, 0 comments)
- [Does anyone know what these milli worms are and how to treat them?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522ec92c316c01c36a2a7ff.md) (by Kent, 2023-10-08, 1 comment)
- [Hi all! Does anyone have any experience with these Amblyforce packets? I see little mites in the soil of a few plants…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522dd7fc16df461c7c5fc74.md) (by Moe, 2023-10-08, 2 comments)
- [hey so i’ve had a pilea for about 3 years and he’s started looking a little unhappy, mainly leggy and not keeping his…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522cc47c16df418fec2bbc4.md) (by Madi, 2023-10-08, 4 comments)
- [Does anybody have any idea what this yellow stuff is and how to get rid of it? It’s popped up in one of my miniature…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522c42b22cf466f667db8fc.md) (by Penny L, 2023-10-08, 2 comments)
- [Hey guys! I have a question on my aloe. She has been alive for about a year or so, not sure. Her name is Bertie, after…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6522a81c7668fe145d7a74b8.md) (by Fern \<3, 2023-10-08, 3 comments)
- [Omg yall. Please tell me this isn’t a thrip 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/652272dac355a79744692f63.md) (by RoxxieCotton, 2023-10-08, 0 comments)
- [Hello!! My queen marbled pothos has somewhat suddenly had a bunch of yellowing leaves- I water irregularly, and have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65220dd807209a0d8f579414.md) (by Pothos lover!, 2023-10-08, 6 comments)
- [I found these bumps on the bottom of some of my maidenhair ferns leaves. Should I be concerned? Is this normal? The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65220603695b7ea2a8ba6662.md) (by Saarah Aamilah, 2023-10-08, 5 comments)
- [My Guzmania isn’t doing very well. I had it under a grow light but I think it got to much light so I moved it to my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6521f6f4695b7ee4f6b781fd.md) (by Hens and chicks, 2023-10-08, 2 comments)
- [I repotted some plants a few weeks ago, Planta says I watered them 20 days ago. But they’re still moist?? And each of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6521e9f4c999b3b87d5be7d2.md) (by Freedomskai, 2023-10-07, 8 comments)
- [Picked up a plant on Facebook marketplace. There was a little web on one of the leaves (not at the stem but on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6521d8d207209ab0bb4da14a.md) (by Tay, 2023-10-07, 3 comments)
- [Please help! This is my first ever proper plant! My friend bought it for me and I would like to keep it alive🪴I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65217a36aee51425abc1b54b.md) (by Nova, 2023-10-07, 7 comments)

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