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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, 13097 posts

## Posts

- [What happened to my Peace Lilly? Why is she suddenly dying? I keep her in medium indirect light and water bottom up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ltPOhuiYRYWwVSwtk9wFBg.md) (by S Singh, 2024-05-06, 3 comments)
- [Does anyone have tips about sprays to keep cats away from plants? I’ve heard that I could put lemon juice into a spray…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Qzk15BUoRMmtvxpa143wUw.md) (by Caitlin D, 2024-05-06, 11 comments)
- [My lemon lime prayer plant was beautiful. Anyone know how I can save it? It looks like maybe new growth in the middle?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ixgejumIS1uAC2qFf7QcMw.md) (by Julia, 2024-05-06, 3 comments)
- [Any tips? Should I pot him in soil now? I have him in indirect sunlight near the window. Thanks!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IpRU3n6-Td6BfqE7CY-nWA.md) (by Allison R, 2024-05-06, 5 comments)
- [I impulsively bought a mini phalaenopsis orchid today (so cute), but when i got home i realized there was mold covering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FPdkZoquSyOC4gHLeVrg5g.md) (by kaylynn, 2024-05-06, 6 comments)
- [Looking for some snake plant advice. I’ve had this plant for a few years and recently moved to a new house and it’s not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yub2sVAfQgSSgkl8zopCIA.md) (by CNC, 2024-05-06, 6 comments)
- [Hello, my cactus which is a lemon ball is squishy on one side, but not rotten yet. There are also some spots and the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/c4mlej4-Rheu-OVdVe2JoQ.md) (by Madison, 2024-05-05, 2 comments)
- [I recently got this goldfish plant a few weeks ago but I can’t figure out why its drooping. I’ve thought it was under…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cQl6FevsQXWDv59ivU6rJg.md) (by Sarah, 2024-05-05, 0 comments)
- [Not necessarily a problem , but this is my maranta leuconeura (prayer plant). It’s been doing great and the other day I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P_gJrIGwSSewnc6DQERlrA.md) (by Alaina, 2024-05-05, 10 comments)
- [um hello help 🥺 my baby’s is sick and I have no idea what’s going on](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0vr3Ne5YQ12_lfwtaz11TA.md) (by Kayla, 2024-05-05, 1 comment)
- [This plant did not have this last week. Is this an infestation?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E4mC5zmaSNKAqkn7RlCHEw.md) (by Audrey, 2024-05-05, 6 comments)
- [These leaves are looking a little soggy idk what to do I added more perlite to the soil already.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R5jI05pnRB2sLnRhCHcDFQ.md) (by Delani, 2024-05-05, 1 comment)
- [My Alocasia nebula was getting all weird. The leaves have curled, but the surface of the leaves are normal. The stems…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7euE7lcZSReZfKNljBOVnw.md) (by Botanical Hack, 2024-05-05, 1 comment)
- [Got this Regal Shield plant yesterday and it already had this drooping leaf. The owner of the shop told me to just cut…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UkxwIBFPR1m_6V6oe5stFg.md) (by Molly, 2024-05-05, 3 comments)
- [Saw a couple of these guys in my Coleus soil. What are they and what should I do!? 😬 Help please!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FNhagUzkTye-U1SQjDeOzA.md) (by Ctut, 2024-05-05, 2 comments)
- [Help!! Found these dark rough spots on my silver penny plant. Plant is 4-5 years old. Been outside for several weeks,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P7LkkdtGS1uimqJCbwZnyQ.md) (by Planty Granma, 2024-05-05, 0 comments)
- [Hey, does anyone have any advice? I am growing lots of runner beans plants, and slugs keep eating the leaves, I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w7zuB2MzS26DEojflAAbhA.md) (by Miakrg, 2024-05-05, 2 comments)
- [How much should I cut these leaves and should I wait sometime to cut after I water her? After 1 week of trip and this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KReDTPgZR1m9CHaJUdgwVA.md) (by Yusuke, 2024-05-05, 2 comments)
- [Anyone have any advice about what to do for my Monstera Deliciosa’s leaves? They’re slowly turning brown and wilted on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Uz3wp_BcQ9SqRAWo077ZHA.md) (by Figleaf, 2024-05-05, 12 comments)
- [Just picked up my first monstera from Facebook marketplace and I get it in two weeks… my parents are caring for it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ILz8HBUoQyqgHZcmNkD1WA.md) (by PlantaMama01, 2024-05-05, 2 comments)

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