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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [My fiddle leaf fig unfortunately has fungus gnats, and there’s a lot of information on getting rid of them which can be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/keuN6ql9TyWJXL8vP1tIpA.md) (by West Coast Plants, 2024-04-13, 4 comments)
- [should i be concerned about the burnt top of my new leaf? it's in a southern facing window and has a grow light and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NBrDuqf1SmOypqQXCNsRjw.md) (by Mar, 2024-04-13, 1 comment)
- [Can anyone help me same my flaming Katy? The app said she needed more water but I follow the water schedule from the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4I60Zw3TSjWCNkOO4ar_dw.md) (by Jess, 2024-04-13, 5 comments)
- [Spider mites!! I have been fighting these little buggers forever on my poor plant. Every time I think I have smited…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iQUvxftQQxSEE6VUmUTlBw.md) (by Roller, 2024-04-13, 8 comments)
- [What causes the brown spots/tips on a peace lily? Should I trim the tips? How do I treat it? I got this when my mother…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dW90BTpdQ4O0TBe2LLn-5g.md) (by KD, 2024-04-13, 1 comment)
- [Can anyone advise what these spots on my impatiens may be? These are 2 different pots- potted them Easter weekend 😏…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q6mCHrLxRCOjM31euHLM8g.md) (by KD, 2024-04-13, 0 comments)
- [Hello there Hoping someone might be able to give me some advice for my poorly philodendron white wave! He generally…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PiOAYdiXTsyRkwFRCTam6w.md) (by Lydia, 2024-04-13, 0 comments)
- [This is my second guzmania. Everything says it’s an easy plant but I cannot keep them alive! Is this salvageable?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/77XhzbZmRD6QqcITZoJmLQ.md) (by KaitiBug, 2024-04-13, 9 comments)
- [Help!! I just found these little bastards in the soil at the base of my Parlor Palm. Where did they come from?? Is it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lGkwaxtqSjKauQTS6Sx3_A.md) (by Beauty in the wild, 2024-04-13, 3 comments)
- [Hey guys, I have this big happy beautiful pathos but these singular two leaves in the middle are yellowing, what could…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WSDfGPrvT36l-0wTV_o9rQ.md) (by Nick :), 2024-04-13, 3 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my Christmas cactus has this purple color showing through? The old but new growth that is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eBufaIMpQ8e8GTUlZrTS8g.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-04-13, 2 comments)
- [Look what came in the mail today!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gzAGDg_BSm2STO0cXy3cOw.md) (by MikeNeedsMorePlants, 2024-04-12, 6 comments)
- [I got this orchid not too long ago, it is my first orchid and I’m not sure what’s wrong here. Is the light too bright…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t7Ka0j7WTFOPwE5SojdVsA.md) (by Hannah, 2024-04-12, 2 comments)
- [I bought a bird of paradise and a Dieffenbachia . Both have dying new leaves . Is it due to a lack of light of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tA34vvQnSSm8QdTz2hxHPQ.md) (by Stéphane, 2024-04-12, 4 comments)
- [I’ve got this little guy I’m trying to rescue but I’m having some trouble… any tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/opp2KApBSnqHavZl285Sow.md) (by BayLeaves, 2024-04-12, 8 comments)
- [I was wondering if anyone had some good tips on Calathea, I feel like I’m failing with them. I’ve lost one from mealies…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/78CUIw-zTPW05h4nuK1fow.md) (by Bailey :), 2024-04-12, 4 comments)
- [Please someone help me figure out what is eating/killing my inch plant. It was beautiful just a week ago and now it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0sokvZ97Sn-HGGR2PdNkqQ.md) (by JJ, 2024-04-12, 7 comments)
- [I’ve had this snake plant for a year now and it has two new shoots sprouting, but i’ve been noticing it’s browning on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yNdBpGYPT_KKWboBqYZODA.md) (by Izzy, 2024-04-12, 6 comments)
- [Hoya I brought a peace Lilly sorry for spelling and her stem is broken but not completely any suggestions would be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4q6ICC3STWmSPk3B_voGow.md) (by Kahlan Dodson, 2024-04-12, 6 comments)
- [Does anyone know what this fuzzy stuff is on my aloe Vera’s soil?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UDE8bj4lRPS58MlZTT8fSg.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-04-12, 6 comments)

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