--- 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. 59941 members, 13067 posts ## Posts - [What is wrong with my plants?? They were looking so good and in a few days this happened idk what to do please help🙏](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iM7SimA4pKe4rKfVyXyU2D.md) (by Jake, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [Hey! New plant owner here. I have this calathea and her tips recently started turning brown?? This room doesn’t get…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rM9IV1KtXBxu7ULj6F8VGv.md) (by Ethan, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [Hi everyone! I’ve had this snake plant for about 4 years now and its grown a lot since I got it, but I’ve recently made…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YsP3r4YPDWmLtQ77gyQaSO.md) (by Sukyee, 2025-07-30, 1 comment) - [Hello! I have been caring for plants for some while now, but this is my first ALOCASIA plant, I got it not too long ago…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sNPGxBFpxE25Zlz6MgX8BU.md) (by Jeanne, 2025-07-30, 3 comments) - [Hey all, does any one know what these white specks on my string of dolphins are? I’ve just noticed them, haven’t seen…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W2fa9DRk1t7EVmUWng9MN2.md) (by Kaytee, 2025-07-30, 4 comments) - [I need help asap I soaked it in a small cup of water overnight and the remaining leaves died and the whole plant smells…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FNsqOjCtO9bxgWAWFbmI7k.md) (by Ellie, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [What is everyone using for pests on indoor plants that is non toxic for pets?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BkDTjkostbKTGJ5z1d18jr.md) (by Lulu, 2025-07-29, 5 comments) - [This is my parents plant it gets indirect light and proper humidity and I don’t know how to fix this any tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jtrg7kL5NrEGaqrGGUY9Bz.md) (by Isabella, 2025-07-29, 2 comments) - [Does my ivy have spider mites?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tBaXZztjjZFxq0kqvGvuqw.md) (by Hannah, 2025-07-29, 4 comments) - [Can anyone tell me why my lemon plant is developing spots and the leafs are wrinkly?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i5S9urZ4mA67oChCfHTPNJ.md) (by Mo, 2025-07-29, 1 comment) - [I’ve been having a problem with my velvet philodendron Gloriosum. It was doing really well for a while. I recently…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nz40ZZF5QhhX7DIrUxhWqE.md) (by Alixx Marie, 2025-07-29, 5 comments) - [It’s been a week since I had to repot my marble queen and manjula pothos due to pests, and they are still looking so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Tjee6UpX3NRodHF4wc1ZcU.md) (by Bernie Botanical 🌿, 2025-07-29, 4 comments) - [Hi, I’ve never been great at looking after succulents and cacti but thought I’d give it one last go, it’s on a window…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gwfIaHvFqyAw8rVYlZKVtW.md) (by Chiz, 2025-07-29, 2 comments) - [Hi! My grandma has this beautiful Diefenbeccia however it has started to sprout some mushrooms???? Anyone know why or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SiMVGvIS9sao0rcYP14mK0.md) (by Angel GD, 2025-07-29, 3 comments) - [Does anyone know what these pests are? I’ve been fighting off a gnat infestation for a few weeks but I’ve noticed these…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yubowMfkL3hIvIm6U3bQgB.md) (by Veronica, 2025-07-29, 5 comments) - [hello! my alocasia zebrina has a drooping and yellow leaf and i'm not 100% sure why. i water when the soil is dry or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5KJVstbsNtLLT9sJO7WLQY.md) (by Poppy, 2025-07-29, 1 comment) - [Just started seeing some little white/tan spots on the leaves of my baby anthurium. At first I thought it might be a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZgoTYk4Y8NASPP1TcV1Zc1.md) (by DarkLord5280, 2025-07-29, 1 comment) - [I found a slight trace of a spider web and may have spotted one mealy bug on my money tree, Po. I don’t really spot any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fQ9PXaHUOpThcXAl3x4Up9.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-07-29, 3 comments) - [Been trying to save this hydrangea, but it refuses to perk up. I water it pretty often, and also give it the occasional…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Vp4rmvaYD8gc3CQW5Z9JaQ.md) (by Dalton Gallagher, 2025-07-28, 0 comments) - [yall i just got this fern leaf cactus in the mail from an Etsy shop….is this a scale infestation ?!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bfDDr6p98wfcBUTMB1LIPe.md) (by Robinoki 🧚🏽, 2025-07-28, 7 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mMeNSfaLVhhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQA7cN-m9wDjGA) --- _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_