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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. 59997 members, 13097 posts

## Posts

- [anyone know what to do about these little bugs? i have most of my plants in one area and these guys have shown up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vcSztyp1RrSWnHb7rkDZZg.md) (by grumpyplant, 2024-05-13, 3 comments)
- [I saved a Monstera Adansonii from Walmart that was being completed neglected. It was three separate cuttings which I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Ydo8FlC8TZC9MOnuilmQpQ.md) (by J\&L🪴Casa, 2024-05-13, 3 comments)
- [My Aloe Vera is starting to brown/yellow. I assumed it was because i watered it with tap water, and we have a lot of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y_rO9NQ4RQO5fNloQLFcSw.md) (by Melissa Utting, 2024-05-13, 8 comments)
- [Hi there. How can I see what plants are sick and in care and their routine? Or after time do they just stop with the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XraAVKJMT5u_pQk8QG34vg.md) (by Planta member, 2024-05-13, 0 comments)
- [I believe my monstera deliciosa has a fungal infection from being overwatered. I am cutting down on my watering and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CGnrQyQgTpeFgYWarAxiEw.md) (by Figleaf, 2024-05-13, 2 comments)
- [This is George. He’s a Hosta that was recently freed from a milk jug (that’s how he was sold) which is naturally quite…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V8Z1vq0mRnuSGBvkyy8YUg.md) (by Adrian, 2024-05-13, 1 comment)
- [How do I get rid of the fungus gnats in my plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LDyW7JW-QM2m8TjUPBe_Ww.md) (by Riri, 2024-05-13, 10 comments)
- [Hey does anyone know what’s causing the end of my spider plant leaves to go yellow, brown and crispy? Both my spider…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9j-B4LPvTvafoRiGxd5uiQ.md) (by Kayde, 2024-05-13, 3 comments)
- [Has anyone used this brand for fungus and insect prevention? Any thoughts on it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6go-P6MWTgK6cRDtw5WlNg.md) (by Kaki, 2024-05-13, 2 comments)
- [Those who have owned Senecios specifically Angel Wings successfully, can you tell me what i’m doing wrong??? I put him…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RsGYwyxRRw67qwoPV5rxpQ.md) (by Molly, 2024-05-13, 0 comments)
- [Any idea what’s happening to my dwarf banana plant? Planta diagnosis says it’s due to over watering but I only water it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GOyCpOxwSviwUSkkNNfIAQ.md) (by Brian Hovick, 2024-05-13, 6 comments)
- [What’s wrong with my plant? Please help! I gained this plant from a family member that passed. It was green and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LtdBHMftQgOwYwGaW84Yaw.md) (by Hannah, 2024-05-13, 1 comment)
- [Any ideas on what the problem is with my monstera esqueleto.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5rJ99uipRZeDKJ-3qj5HiQ.md) (by Connie E, 2024-05-13, 6 comments)
- [What’s happening to my basil? Leaves started turning silver and brown after I repotted into bigger pot](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uOhlv81qSUeOUPhnNT2NaQ.md) (by PlantaZeph, 2024-05-13, 10 comments)
- [Hi all! I have a raven zz plant I’ve owned for a couple years that has developed droopy, leathery stems and leaves near…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3_Yu1vdqSU6tEbihvXZo2w.md) (by Sammie, 2024-05-13, 4 comments)
- [Hey everyone! We’ve got a Caladium that we overwintered and went into dormancy. It lost all of its leaves in this time,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YKqHfJ6SSW2E5uKhigLA7A.md) (by Ethan, 2024-05-13, 0 comments)
- [I got this elephant ear recently and am just now noticing these tiny brown spots and some webs on it! Can anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jaVr_b7ARD-eIIX-t-3yjA.md) (by Figleaf, 2024-05-13, 11 comments)
- [Please help! I haven’t had her for long but she was caught in a major rainstorm (on April 29th) and I brought her in as…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hfa5_rVHQ3uKqBitqrOjwg.md) (by Anna, 2024-05-13, 1 comment)
- [Anybody have any clue what this is? It’s on my parents plants. I can’t see any legs on the white spots. When I touch…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vHe7Zpy-S_-E3L_Z5yJCHw.md) (by fireside, 2024-05-13, 9 comments)
- [Does anyone know what’s going on with my mom’s cactus? Thank you!!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GsCT1zYZSWuQQ9E5ixfzZw.md) (by Kate, 2024-05-12, 3 comments)

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