--- 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. 59801 members, 12988 posts ## Posts - [My aloe has a bunch of mold!!! I’ve tried baking soda solution, I’m trying to avoid repotting her??any tips please](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aKGOHlMHbsRLULNJVP1Nz2.md) (by Grace, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [Any idea what’s going on with the leaves of my Big Bertha? xxx](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l9fP7Y6EHP74lOYSMU31O2.md) (by PinksaintPrimrose, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [I am new to owning a pitcher plant. Is this a good place to have it hanging? I believe it came with these two have some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nuXk6W8Iyquc6R2ts64ogH.md) (by Ashley, 2025-07-05, 3 comments) - [Half the plant looks great, other half is black. Are the fully green ones still safe to consume and make drinks with?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1z7CNmsN5NlPt3CLXcB7Kr.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [I grow both gloxinia (sinningia speciosa) and recently got this Epscia aka Flame Violet. The topmost leaf, to the right…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hcmvR9GJ7e1hSQqaQ2E96H.md) (by Plant Witch, 2025-07-05, 0 comments) - [Over or under watered? I switched soil last week because was definitely overwatered but it’s been in dry soil a week…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/20ye5vACOkK4UuNgycl66C.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-07-05, 6 comments) - [What to use to get rid of spider mites on sensitive plants?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jnm7MbxoejF77gG9uz6n51.md) (by Reptile0, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [My Colocasia esculenta “wakiki” is a new addition to my home. I repotted her about 10 days ago, and water her every 5-7…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Soh31OMnkuJb2LLlWZRY8I.md) (by AllieLof, 2025-07-05, 5 comments) - [I’ve noticed one of my plants had a little bit of what looks like a little mildew in their soil does anyone know what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GE44ULB2mLJh5Hw7kyyEVO.md) (by Cici the newbie, 2025-07-05, 4 comments) - [My philodendron got super sunburnt after I moved it to a new window before leaving for vacation. How can I help it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/r3iwhc0elXQTgZdWgaTqJY.md) (by barbara1321, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [Please help!!! Two of my monstera leaves began turning yellow and brown about a week ago, i wasn’t sure why i brought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E2r6srTGnGJO7POOc7lH3Z.md) (by Annie, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [Hey guys! New plant dad here, and I get horrible anxiety for my plants when I feel something is wrong. And yes, I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N6pEmpirFYRszEUtF3j3rX.md) (by BigJoDanglelol, 2025-07-05, 21 comments) - [Another fight with aphids and a few ants! The last 3 sets of aphids were orange. These are black. I wiped them off my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ial3o8HaOFWMLcmUlXxm5V.md) (by Sunny, 2025-07-05, 3 comments) - [Ive got this root at the base of my thai con \& im not too sure if its doing well or meant to look this this? Hasnt…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bxaRMq9XkJv0hOLb8w5KDF.md) (by Callum, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [I recently purchased this Hawaiian palm from an online store and when I got it, I checked the soil and it was dry…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TV3FAwIot7QvKuWxEr93nd.md) (by K0K01100, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [I have an ivy but don’t know what type , as you see I’m very bad at taking care of stuff. What’s wrong with it and how…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hiy9S0WMq1fB2tTyKwfpi1.md) (by Liz, 2025-07-05, 5 comments) - [Hey what are some common fixes for Venus flytrap if they aren't doing well?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iAZhAIEZQieGI4mgiL9Uxe.md) (by THE GUY 😆😆😆 :), 2025-07-05, 14 comments) - [Hi all! Took a look at my Krimson Princess Hoya today and I noticed all those spots. They rub off easily with my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J0AT9nVPILPch5wISQ3L5s.md) (by Plantsley, 2025-07-05, 6 comments) - [Hello! Not a pest question! As you can see from my pics my zzz plant isn’t that beautiful anymore. I had to trim some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yY7zbTT1gRWoCXsmrfr9ku.md) (by Elizabeth, 2025-07-04, 1 comment) - [hello! i am a new plant owner and i fear i have bought a new plant that maybe a bit more than i can handle. i bought it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TljAxVu3lTtNC6w5I0klWQ.md) (by emmy’s plants, 2025-07-04, 6 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mIOC08AkTxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBPnIENIRTcGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_