--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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. 59945 members, 13068 posts ## Posts - [Hi 👋 I have recently started my plant journey and have been having an issue with little critters. I believe to be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UgJhyKMngBaAMmVsss0avF.md) (by Lexy, 2025-07-14, 15 comments) - [Mosquitoes everywhere… I bought some plants online and repotted them in a cute plastic pot…. I was hesitant about…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1Y0C7ndFjTff0xNuNEu3KG.md) (by Plants plants, 2025-07-14, 2 comments) - [Hello! I bought this plant today. The sticker said it was a split leaf philodendron but from what I’ve gathered on this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zCgTQK32mkoOVnVpwxTxW1.md) (by Lu, 2025-07-14, 3 comments) - [Hello, my Cactus Plant has begun to get skinny I am not sure why, can any expert out there teach me a thing or two on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eXa2AnpAiHcgtizsN2GEHG.md) (by anthony, 2025-07-14, 9 comments) - [This avocado tree needs help Acording to Planta tips it’s over fertilized and id need to remove it from the top. Clean…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z4d9pNAnRLE9fPQizpWSLs.md) (by amoonshapedgarden, 2025-07-14, 3 comments) - [We planted this red star spike about 4 weeks ago from a 5 gallon pot. We used succulent soil and the proper amount of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t8ow23O9v9fwzF5pwiBTf1.md) (by Mattallac, 2025-07-14, 6 comments) - [Anyone know what this is? I’ve noticed it pop up on multiple outdoor succulents.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QDQ4YZb0yT7mCX3a6wrGJi.md) (by Eli, 2025-07-13, 4 comments) - [Hello what am I doing wrong… plz advice](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/po6TfNtiUgZl6eoT1DZZom.md) (by Sukhjeet, 2025-07-13, 2 comments) - [WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?! I only saw one and he was dead. the plant is in the best shape of its life. the only slightly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vQCHtAC5dA45ONN16b4UQo.md) (by plantmother, 2025-07-13, 8 comments) - [is the yellowing on these leaves anything to worry about](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8nVJWBIzQTReKZhjAFx2uR.md) (by Gabby \<3, 2025-07-13, 6 comments) - [My apple tree has these black spots, how can I avoid this? Would really appreciate any help or tips!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/B9zYQRrPeVo97LE5y6jwq6.md) (by Sylla, 2025-07-13, 2 comments) - [My tomatoes have been sick. What can I do to solve this problem?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nJ6TxYlEcDQeRARv80aeBp.md) (by Sylla, 2025-07-13, 1 comment) - [Hi, can anyone identify what’s wrong with this plant! It’s a ‘Celosia red hot topic’. I planted it 3/4 weeks ago. 4th…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/efLG73GGASwYKKE17onJUh.md) (by Isabel, 2025-07-13, 1 comment) - [I have a silverline succulent and I need to get pesticide for her plant because of bugs, what pesticide should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yC5FY0ehrRcudCY81FH76Q.md) (by May, 2025-07-13, 11 comments) - [I had read something about thrips, and I’m reeeeally hoping this isn’t what’s got my Alocasia. Can anyone tell: 1) if…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BfwY3tqHQH6McpGxrcnyBc.md) (by WhisperingGarden, 2025-07-13, 9 comments) - [Hi, so I’m not sure what’s going on with my sunflowers. They are Velvet Queens. This is my first outdoor garden and I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pxoRDGKH5HYdqCUTXCZkzi.md) (by WyoSage, 2025-07-13, 5 comments) - [Hello everyone! I have a question. I bought my first monstera and it had been cut in some places when I bought it. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lelxFl624U3KzGvq7tjpdf.md) (by Tammy D, 2025-07-13, 2 comments) - [hi friends, looking to see if anyone has any suggestions for how to help my poor medusa head. i’ve had this plant for a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cNW5b067HnxnE68uJJKkbx.md) (by coralb027, 2025-07-13, 6 comments) - [My friend gave me this pup off of her huge aloe plant 2 months ago. It has started to form these strange brown spots on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DSPIRG61vybh0kWy8Si1Bk.md) (by Waffles, 2025-07-13, 3 comments) - [Three days my lotus 😍😍](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2vRoZZmOwatOlZ213OjJis.md) (by Joana, 2025-07-12, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mDyGXv-bURhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBMpzDErx3jGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. 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