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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. 59915 members, 13052 posts

## Posts

- [Can anyone tell me why my peace lilly has these yellow ish patterns? Google was no help and i do intend on repotting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cI462k5vZnHfTtfNNXW3r6.md) (by Alesha, 2026-06-12, 2 comments)
- [Hey there! I’m new to plants and these just popped up next to my cucumber plant. Maybe they’re mushrooms ?? Any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MfM3c2JPwIBuNq4Kc0iVKO.md) (by Amy Grace, 2026-06-12, 8 comments)
- [HELP?!? Had this Alocasia Polly for a few years. Was doing well up until a year or so ago. I think originally too close…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/286pkovKCqCokr64DTHIIK.md) (by @Ash3R2022, 2026-06-12, 9 comments)
- [hello! Any ideas on how I could give this girl some love? The growth has been stunted for a bit and there’s quite a bit…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p6NqFTVyb5JbtvzaViSK1J.md) (by nugget, 2026-06-12, 4 comments)
- [My grandma has this plant that seems to be looking a little sad. I don’t know the kind of plant that it is though, so I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8eCru3sC2MLJA7Djnwberk.md) (by BooksandPlants, 2026-06-12, 1 comment)
- [Any ideas? Never seen anything like this before.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/q1LEE5PEu39MW8AedxQzdB.md) (by Mark, 2026-06-11, 3 comments)
- [My monstera has thrips!! I’ve been inspecting and inspecting and even spraying insecticidal soap to prevent (after I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tDc8JnZdNCEFsanbxR9FA4.md) (by Lo, 2026-06-11, 7 comments)
- [My outdoor Lantana has developed a leaf condition where the leaves turn light and then brown and fall off. I don’t see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P2uDlMJLZurJMrgXBwSDnw.md) (by Wanna be Plant Lady, 2026-06-11, 2 comments)
- [Bought a few crimson sweet watermelons a few weeks ago and they were doing well. Recently, I tried to thin and repot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jNDQsLQSrfCcRTb1LMfsVW.md) (by P, 2026-06-11, 1 comment)
- [My False Christmas Tree cactus is turning red on the ends of her leaves. Not happy? Need suggestions!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oLrF9CMWWPGgqQU46XerkC.md) (by SCB, 2026-06-11, 5 comments)
- [My Peace Lily has browning edges and tips of leaves. What does it want?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7ooVXTsyMpubIrMYY95eAU.md) (by SCB, 2026-06-11, 2 comments)
- [Can't figure out what's causing the yellowing, wrinkles and stalled growth for my fishbone cactus. Is it lighting issue…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wuS1kp6lbEVpRpUrWJ98I5.md) (by Ntm, 2026-06-10, 4 comments)
- [Calathea 911 Hello friends, I was reached out today by my best friend’s sister asking me about Calatheas and to be very…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cbNtXnWhigoJrqDnbFg3Sb.md) (by Pam JR, 2026-06-10, 1 comment)
- [What do you do to discourage mosquitoes from breeding in the plant trays under your pots? I have been trying Mosquito…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/brMIx8gUQUO17R0J2GVyJK.md) (by AnnB, 2026-06-10, 4 comments)
- [I have been having trouble with my Calla Lilly. I have re potted her in a better pot with better drainage, but she is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UOA0myvl1lJvrPABzuCr0a.md) (by Ashley Huff, 2026-06-10, 1 comment)
- [Hi! I’ve been having trouble with these two for quite awhile now. My Watermelon Peperomia and Tradescantia barely put…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DIfW6XhBuOiO7Rod1fEWxn.md) (by Scarlet, 2026-06-10, 2 comments)
- [Hi!! My rattle snake plant has seen better days… all leaves have some brown/dried out. I have had new shoots for many…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8JcFWL1VLQ6mlRrIrVB8K5.md) (by yankej01, 2026-06-09, 7 comments)
- [Hello! Can someone please help me identify the problem I am having with this plant? I’m unsure what happened bc I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ePiRTipwyzRZJnCi9lz6Es.md) (by 🐚🌷Summer🌷🐚, 2026-06-09, 7 comments)
- [Is this plant sick.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZOOVHvSBTZouhLlmymHhOv.md) (by Split leaf, 2026-06-09, 5 comments)
- [Hey! Does anyone know why this is happening? It has never happened before. I moved it to a different grow light shelf a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4TFVvFfb3I3WpZGQPIqhZF.md) (by Shayla, 2026-06-08, 0 comments)

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