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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. 59990 members, 13093 posts

## Posts

- [Any idea what’s going on here? I replanted about a week ago?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/q--gY1CtRTSBBglZO8Syuw.md) (by Cammie parker, 2024-07-31, 0 comments)
- [Hey I have a dwarf fig growing outdoors that developed this fungus or something after a real heavy rain. Any idea what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tGWgFyliT8SdI9TuOQQrLw.md) (by Dave, 2024-07-31, 1 comment)
- [Help! This string of teardrops was healthy and thriving, then I left for a week and came back to this!? I already…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2UWDSoC4SByQggcX1UvjPg.md) (by Cc, 2024-07-31, 2 comments)
- [This dragon fruit hasn’t had any significant growth in months. I’d like to facilitate new growth now that it’s been in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qqzGISjVTvmwXZAZraJiqg.md) (by Aliac01, 2024-07-31, 2 comments)
- [Any fiddle tree saviors out there? My fiddle tree seems to be on its last leg. I know I need to move it into more sun.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SOBBA8RuQ9CK6y9RGuBXxw.md) (by NewbiePlantMami35, 2024-07-31, 6 comments)
- [I just discovered these teeny tiny bugs on the pot of my zz plant. If anyone could help identify them I would greatly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HCbiaRcpTja2Xd19R7ec-g.md) (by Chrissy, 2024-07-31, 0 comments)
- [Hi everyone! I recently bought this Golden Creeping Jenny and was told that she would love the shade in my room and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NJka-zksTlC3hmVqplfzEg.md) (by Hannah 🪴, 2024-07-31, 5 comments)
- [I tried to use the app to diagnose my inch plants latest problem but it didn’t help very much. Does anyone know what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CNPaSRz9Se66o-hXjfMXzA.md) (by JJ, 2024-07-30, 11 comments)
- [Please help. Are the spiders and eggs harmful to my mint? Do I need to get rid of them? Suggestions? There are about 6…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hqY8MZOoR_aMNfvY_zwczw.md) (by Yvie, 2024-07-30, 5 comments)
- [i just repotted them, can someone please tell me what’s wrong](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2iWj9XUpRR-mEyaCP6Fz8Q.md) (by keira, 2024-07-30, 3 comments)
- [Tried to proprogate my snake plant. Roots are brown. What should l do? I have been changing water weekly like it said.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yqi8B6QNR0i8tf1qPW5DCQ.md) (by Plantress, 2024-07-30, 3 comments)
- [I finally found the reason for my plant dying and yellowing all over. Root rot 😵‍💫 I’ve never had root rot before. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pZMPJnbKS-eFhlFIbWezYg.md) (by Claire Jones, 2024-07-30, 5 comments)
- [My burrows tail keeps dropping its leaves from the end of its vines. They get shriveled up as you can see. Am I not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JihNHk9QSreZ8Cau9dIy1g.md) (by Hailey, 2024-07-30, 1 comment)
- [Noticed my peperomia hope was dropping leaves, so repotted it yesterday in a more shallow pot with fresh dry potting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ToP2rqhXRoGgqW677i9m4Q.md) (by Jess3311, 2024-07-30, 6 comments)
- [Hi I bought this plant in Sainsbury’s (I know🫣)it was really nice. I’ve cut some peppers off and water regularly and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/auibT6Y6Tu-kf7so945Zww.md) (by Yanki, 2024-07-30, 4 comments)
- [Can anyone help me please!!!! My plant was so beautiful for the first 6 months after I brought him home, I was taking…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0TjqTsddSh6DAzCf5pO3UA.md) (by Syd, 2024-07-30, 13 comments)
- [Accidentally knocked a leaf off my dipladenia; what is this milky substance and will my baby be okay?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7VJGjdOHT-OlI39BcnI5Kg.md) (by NewbPlantMama, 2024-07-29, 5 comments)
- [Are the brown spots on my ruby ficus normal or fungal maybe? It seems to be spreading to other leaves but I’m not sure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ePX6kyiJS2WKUkgGIvuEdg.md) (by BK, 2024-07-29, 0 comments)
- [I need help with my elephant ear. it has been thriving for months and all of a sudden popped up with this. one has…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0sORj8ntQO-A7lOsVf1fNA.md) (by alizzwlker, 2024-07-29, 3 comments)
- [Okay, guys I’m officially stumped! All of my pothos are sad. I’m finding new growth that’s warped and curled with brown…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JJPsS1ZESFybKYk5AkfQ-Q.md) (by Lolly, 2024-07-29, 5 comments)

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