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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. 59816 members, 12997 posts

## Posts

- [Have this dwarf fiddle leaf and it once had quite a few leaves on it. I’ve had it for more 2 1/2 years in this same…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xBH71V0SAt6mfxGc3MEqA6.md) (by Lil’ Plant Mama, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [I’m taking over care for this unfortunate plant. The app says that it’s Selenicereus validus. Other than tender love…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hgG1tTZ2uvvB5KtJMmcWyX.md) (by Zachary, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [Hi! I’ve had this plant for a while and she was really happy, but since I moved apartments the leaves have started…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6JV7nICXB0vBrFwCrhsZxB.md) (by nugget, 2025-03-15, 2 comments)
- [Hello All, I have this peperomia ginny from past 2 Years and it has been of the same size ever since. In addition to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SJAbjQfG6WSQaWlgNkUQlU.md) (by Arham, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [The leaves are drying out one at a time. Do I cut the top off?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8X8nAKQCRgbDsWYb6PdSDy.md) (by James, 2025-03-15, 4 comments)
- [Help with my peace lily- the ends are pointing down and slightly brown on the tips. These flowers have been there for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8WIENNzpJuH6ccjAzCcbTS.md) (by Lo, 2025-03-15, 4 comments)
- [I had this dracaena ~3ish years, the top leaves have recently grown in spotty. What is it lacking that caused this? I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hoGSiYgkXPvOXVQAwwQNqn.md) (by J-Mo, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [Help! 😭 My monstera andanosii’s leaves are turning yellow! I only water it when the soil is completely dry, and it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t1VN3vEr0fWjhICyanIJSc.md) (by Camy, 2025-03-15, 5 comments)
- [Weird one today :) what do we think? Repot necessary? I only repotted about 14 months ago but after a recent…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rKFyJv0b9JzCcW3kj7XmzF.md) (by AvgGenZ, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [I got this plant from a seller who I won’t name because they have rectified the situation. I was excited to get it but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SeVM931dIthByV6WVqJDhi.md) (by Plantress, 2025-03-15, 14 comments)
- [My poor, once-thriving calathea has been struggling with thrips for months. I’ve been using a spray of water, isopropyl…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2TLOPVFWyDgSTeBoPaxWwY.md) (by Jackie H, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rwDaK3O7rYffTdzHfa6RS8.md) (by Reigan, 2025-03-14, 6 comments)
- [VFT virgin here! 🪰🌱 here we both are sitting outside for enrichment time 💚 I bought this cutie little VFT from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ajS8cXfCS8i1oU46RvF8pO.md) (by Sasha, 2025-03-14, 4 comments)
- [Hi, I’ve noticed these holes appearing in my bird of paradise leaves that make these lines. I know the humidity is too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Txqsmdkqr0ZPwb8uu9zNTB.md) (by Sarah, 2025-03-14, 1 comment)
- [Please help! My ivy plant has dried out, I noticed it was getting dry several weeks ago so I watered it and it’s never…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dObscRkXujq4Aaes108scX.md) (by Janna, 2025-03-14, 8 comments)
- [I have scale, and I was wondering is this the black sooty mold thing and how to treat it? This is my lemon tree and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o7PHWfONQeN8zg4ybxupLb.md) (by Planta member, 2025-03-14, 3 comments)
- [I have found these small dots on my plants, I’m not sure if it could be a problem or not. But it’s only on three of them](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7HQvkrckAMXUv2YLMaVs4w.md) (by Plenty is dancing :3, 2025-03-14, 3 comments)
- [My peperomia has turned very pale and grey (used to be dark green and red) and hasn’t seemed to bounce back. I think…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NMNaSHqOEKG4tK8YDNolT3.md) (by Tally, 2025-03-14, 4 comments)
- [I have this adorable air plant in an adorable pot. But he hasn't been doing so hot. I watered him today but his leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w3eZDR7B0bEZrQzLL6Vn77.md) (by Lover of Cacti, 2025-03-13, 4 comments)
- [Recently my mom bought me this plant for my bday, and I’m unsure on whether or not it is just dusty or if it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TvFYRE7raINTbkYkIGDNs8.md) (by Plenty is dancing :3, 2025-03-13, 4 comments)

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