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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, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Hello, does anyone know if this plant is dead? I haven’t watered it in a long time so I am not sure. Thanks](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AdoMwtqxTmCqRsb0QoLXww.md) (by Ella, 2024-05-02, 4 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my bamboo plant keeps yellowing? I give it plenty over water but I don’t think I overwater it.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L85yjutGSKWqPcryVeX0VA.md) (by K, 2024-05-02, 6 comments)
- [I’ve had this snake plant for over a year, but recently it’s had some issues. I pulled out a dried-out part of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nCI0esGCToKy-TogZny7SA.md) (by Cait, 2024-05-02, 5 comments)
- [Hey there! Does anyone know how long it will take these guys to grow some roots?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LgxOvIHtS06gjjQ5doVFIQ.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-05-02, 7 comments)
- [Has anyone used Bonide’s Systemic Houseplant Control? It says it’s effective for treating scale among other things. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FGu7Oec_Tk28AVv_mY2ebQ.md) (by Lynda, 2024-05-02, 7 comments)
- [I couldn’t get a picture of the little suckers, but it seems I have a few fungus gnats back. How do I make MOSQUITO TEA…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AZGavN5QTwi8mP_l7kBQtQ.md) (by Lynda, 2024-05-02, 9 comments)
- [I’ve had this monstera deliciosa propagating since 4/11 and it’s been doing great, except this leaf started turning…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HFgbr4B4RfCq3AZP0fdzmQ.md) (by Caitlin🪴🌷, 2024-05-02, 4 comments)
- [Help! My monsters Swiss cheese recently has taken a rapid decline. It was flourishing and I've never had problems with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Tu8xsIdiSrywug-icAyyoQ.md) (by Savannah, 2024-05-02, 2 comments)
- [Hello! I need some help with my baby dracaena, I literally just slid it out of its pot, and it only had one tiny root…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dQlKpyKAQsSx91Q7zX6azw.md) (by Mossy-paws, 2024-05-02, 1 comment)
- [What are these spots on my money tree leaves? What is it trying to tell me? Thanks so much!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DLvKub7JTXO0zSWvOXEXWA.md) (by Smartyplants, 2024-05-01, 1 comment)
- [I have this bromeliad that I received about two months ago and I figured its poor condition would improve after some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Jj_6ShfQSKiobo1tRL-32w.md) (by PlantMum, 2024-05-01, 9 comments)
- [Hey anyone have some tips on how I should be storing my soil? I live in much colder climate with less direct sun now so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vyBQ0bNtS_qll5HlEhMOlQ.md) (by PatOnTheBack, 2024-05-01, 6 comments)
- [i left for a week long trip and came back to my cat palm looking like this! it was super vibrant and healthy before i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tNADndfARF2EfSQ1XgVaog.md) (by nubbien, 2024-05-01, 10 comments)
- [Bought this Chinese Evergreen from the clearance section, I was wondering whether the browning is due to sun burn?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rMDG-BiOQaG275uw6ixLwQ.md) (by Maddie, 2024-05-01, 0 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me what these brown spots are in my Monstera?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8c35m_tdTvSe0-IKpgwGiA.md) (by Nicole, 2024-05-01, 1 comment)
- [My money tree leafs are starting to do this, any ideas what it could be?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EyQtoE-qScqASM7Jt21mdQ.md) (by Dee, 2024-05-01, 3 comments)
- [My syngonium is also really droopy and discolored. I can’t tell what it needs.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-ySXt7EtQnSJWcwSXI1k_w.md) (by racquel 🌱, 2024-05-01, 5 comments)
- [My ivy has some flies :( Any recommendations on how to get rid of them? I set a fly trap near it and placed it outside.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZkpAbA-9QF2Xi6yXtY1srw.md) (by racquel 🌱, 2024-05-01, 0 comments)
- [Hey guys. Any advice as to what this mould is and how to treat/prevent it x](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ehRNM0bjQUWK_P3Ohbmq0g.md) (by Bronte, 2024-05-01, 4 comments)
- [Hey, the middle of my air plant has had a dark brown residue in the centre since I brought it and it hasn't affected it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4iOpEDj6RsmiqKPsyKADJA.md) (by Mia, 2024-05-01, 3 comments)

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