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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

- [I need some help! I got two mangaves as rescues from a nursery and they both have a ton of broken leaves but are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XNCFfI4VQLeQiXFXJ-rOzw.md) (by Jalynnrd skynnrd, 2024-04-03, 1 comment)
- [My cactus got root rot and I caught it in time and cut it off. I did some research and and I read you have to wait for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KoTWaldlRqeFoV6H6aXbTA.md) (by Watergate21, 2024-04-03, 5 comments)
- [Last weekend i notice that there was some gnats coming out near the soil while I was watering her so i decided to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/17_AvhomQeyTYpVJMAZtCQ.md) (by Ingrid, 2024-04-03, 10 comments)
- [PLEASE HELP. Sorry not the best pictures because my phone camera sucks. What are these bumps on the back of my pilea…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cHaAXwPmTkmv2fJPmQ0tcQ.md) (by Nicole, 2024-04-03, 19 comments)
- [Please help! My money tree has been losing its bottom leaves for the past few months. Entire clumps turn brown and fall…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P8aOyiV-RNuLDkznc2aY2Q.md) (by S^2, 2024-04-03, 2 comments)
- [Advice needed!! My poor heart fern has been struggling since I got it back from the plant sitter in January. I tried…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/egmMZYGJStq-NtNJWfIfyw.md) (by Miriam, 2024-04-02, 1 comment)
- [My purple inch plant has gotten really “sad” looking ever since trimming it from its original length, and I’m not too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wemD52hZRgKOeqB9gkNJKw.md) (by Biri, 2024-04-02, 7 comments)
- [I sowed these seeds this last Saturday (day before Easter) . A few have begun to sprout but I’m dealing with this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/y3hrsy61Sx68SUpLQFw4Qw.md) (by Summer, 2024-04-02, 6 comments)
- [I watered 2 days ago, used liquid fertilizer about 5 days ago with water. I do not have a green thumb, but I’m trying!…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vciYCM4QSEWP9EJbOAYPXg.md) (by Jessica Stallard, 2024-04-02, 10 comments)
- [This was on my calathea when I got it. Any ideas? 😊](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KJNF5ItTR0-54M06RwbsZg.md) (by Gaia 🌍, 2024-04-02, 2 comments)
- [This has shown up in the soil of a Peace Lily I was given and am trying to save. Help. I don’t know what to do.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RBX0jZ5KQ8egU9ZQlHx_Dg.md) (by Puglover, 2024-04-02, 4 comments)
- [Does anyone know what this thing is underneath my leaf? Is it another leaf growing? Or is it something else? Please…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MNjfPEgJSvOHr22UrPD-vA.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-04-02, 4 comments)
- [Very yellow leaf compared to the rest of the plant what could the problem be and how can I rescue it? Or is it too late?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/spmJhXO6RjKTNvoWr1cevw.md) (by Fred, 2024-04-02, 3 comments)
- [I got this peperomia parallel a couple weeks ago and I repotted it because the soil was really bad. I checked on it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LpkR4EMPSfuzqUsvXkgfwg.md) (by Katelyn, 2024-04-02, 2 comments)
- [Why does my yucca leaves keep dying? Used to two 4 sprouts coming from the small stick but they just dye the second a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9pyW6x8LTESl3mIc6QMDUg.md) (by Olivia king, 2024-04-02, 7 comments)
- [Hi, I'm new to plants. I got this golden pothos from an estate sale in January. It has been in good health since I got…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t67QsoN9S5yoGSCdJlkbdw.md) (by ꕥEmmaꕥ, 2024-04-02, 3 comments)
- [hey! very new to plants, just got this a few weeks ago and not sure if this is a normal cycle or if this is a sign…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-Z6FTqAfT-6I7BRTzv7-Ow.md) (by ✨PlantMama✨, 2024-04-02, 10 comments)
- [Just bought this from Lowe’s (I know haha). After quarantining it for a few days I’ve noticed some discoloration on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cT2RwDzDRGWte0PQtUl8Kw.md) (by Austin, 2024-04-02, 2 comments)
- [hi friends! i’ve had my golden pothos for about a year and i’ve noticed little brown tips on all of the leaves, is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ioLU1euCTcaofPyOOWmQAg.md) (by PlantTherapy, 2024-04-02, 7 comments)
- [My cactus is apparently dying at the roots, how can I save it? It doesn't receive direct sunlight and I try not to give…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6lviAcjhSEmTytm2A5HqXg.md) (by Camilla, 2024-04-02, 5 comments)

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