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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. 59921 members, 13056 posts

## Posts

- [So notice how the end of the Hoya went from green to light brown. I think it started to rot. So I cut off the brown…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cg3Vfr60nzUPF2VoOOQBR3.md) (by Kayla, 2026-02-22, 0 comments)
- [Please help! I’ve had this plant for about a year started from a propagation from another pothos and not is suddenly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UL6mpfD23t6PaYD6hrFtCs.md) (by Judy, 2026-02-22, 3 comments)
- [Last attempt before I send her to the graveyard for good 🪦 🪴 😩 got this \*former\* beauty at plant bingo around…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oQvImDe78Xi2J6mbgNGmgz.md) (by SuccySuccy, 2026-02-22, 3 comments)
- [I just got a new variegated Monstera plant, and the part of the leaf that is white was turning brown and yellow, and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jc4lPiWdWEo7tN99umJRon.md) (by Trina, 2026-02-21, 3 comments)
- [I have like half a dozen plants from Lowe's on discount, I know they were discounted because they were sick/dying but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5711ISKj1a1GB6XPhUncAS.md) (by Rook, 2026-02-21, 4 comments)
- [Help please, Stapelia.. no environment changes what so ever. No pests. Water when dry. Under light 12 hours daily since…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QCrmKt4ab9XOlTdrji8dkC.md) (by Mel, 2026-02-21, 4 comments)
- [Help! I rescued this corn plant from Lowe’s (was on their discounted rack and very sick) last summer. Since the we’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FQRegPazxCA07O3Z9092Pk.md) (by Lisa, 2026-02-21, 0 comments)
- [I have a couple plants that I use a treatment on (Neem oil, systemic insecticide etc) Is there a way to set up a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wyxKUHCKATBPAjfdGi1ATq.md) (by Cemathieson, 2026-02-21, 3 comments)
- [help! i moved 2 weeks ago and the movers accidentally took my mini monstera into the truck, with -15° F wind chills…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bVcvJdG8iuGGBh7mGjjxLL.md) (by harper, 2026-02-21, 3 comments)
- [This is my water and pray section lol. Small pots WERE caladiums lol. Front big pot is a flame violet that died but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PXpDFL9YPpuyRjtbj06mbe.md) (by PlantNewbSTL, 2026-02-21, 1 comment)
- [Hii! my ivy isn’t doing too well at the moment and i’m not sure as to why. i normally have her in an area with moderate…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zMq2W8ULkl8DVGur4giCFA.md) (by milly \<3, 2026-02-21, 3 comments)
- [Bought this lemon button fern and I'm not great at taking care ferns. Anybody know what can help it get better? It…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F1wEWwqV59DHKq1BRN4sHX.md) (by Plant princess, 2026-02-21, 3 comments)
- [Hello everyone, this is my 4-year old legend of a fiddle leaf fig. It’s been getting brown bits on its new leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0ERtgyRVAuXeWTkxxjuvtf.md) (by Joann, 2026-02-21, 1 comment)
- [A couple months ago I had repotted my croton. Apparently she went into shock and lost all her leaves. I’ve continued to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nL9NkypplBXXqwFDq8PbtY.md) (by Greenthumbhopeful, 2026-02-20, 3 comments)
- [A while ago I bought a gardenia not realizing it was infested with thrips. Not knowing how serious the situation was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yiqea88L3W7ME1kekbAn0U.md) (by Lilly, 2026-02-20, 5 comments)
- [My mother of thousands leaves started turning brown and dying so I cut some and others fell off. Now it just looks kind…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cpWkzbR2r8Ppq3tWKU8gh4.md) (by Perry E, 2026-02-20, 3 comments)
- [Am I a silly Billy or are these little brown spots scale? Fiddle leaf fig purchased from Aldi for $15, I’ve never had…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HJOikvDcax7FG39ZPnWlJW.md) (by Paniinii, 2026-02-20, 13 comments)
- [Hello guys can someone tell my why my Fiddle Fig Leaf plant have brown spots](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/etLplb2ggCTEQh8R7Q1TGZ.md) (by Plant Queen, 2026-02-20, 2 comments)
- [hi there :) wondering what’s going on wjth my peperomia.. it’s hanging by a east facing window and i only water when…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qwkVxzsdQLr3X0EHxvAcWw.md) (by Sami Nicole, 2026-02-20, 3 comments)
- [Does anyone know what these orange specks are? They just appeared yesterday.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mbeSMbDPqGyPiqDnyI8TOf.md) (by Tracey, 2026-02-20, 2 comments)

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