--- 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. 59925 members, 13060 posts ## Posts - [Do these look like rust spots on my birkin?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4tYPWayftZVP1GZj93cCJs.md) (by Sarah, 2025-12-29, 1 comment) - [Please help. How do I treat these black spots on my plant. And what’s the cause of it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IaqagbN1WBxRVDwWtRqkEG.md) (by lilyplantmom, 2025-12-28, 4 comments) - [I bought this gorgeous coleus plant in August and she’s doing so well (I think)! I’ve noticed that there’s a stem…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sMSg0REycCEOTJfqVRX7V5.md) (by Holly, 2025-12-28, 3 comments) - [I found this cute little guy on clearance but the Air Plant is glued inside 😖 Does anyone have any tips on getting the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ISFGVgYnWIcjL69lHMargN.md) (by Mindy, 2025-12-28, 4 comments) - [I’ve been trying to keep this little guy alive since l got him. I accidentally overwatered him and lm not sure what to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IR9WZF2KrcP9YWMAuO936m.md) (by Cora, 2025-12-27, 11 comments) - [I am FREAKING out but it’s all going to be fine 🥹😭😫🥲 so some of these plants I got with patterns I thought were…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IGycIjS7j7ljBHaaq25Ca8.md) (by Jasneedshelp, 2025-12-27, 6 comments) - [Hey y’all (sorry the pic isn’t very bright) I have my Philodendron Hederaceum Brasil here and I’m just a tad bit…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MnesehQmttFmz8vgFvfUmU.md) (by Liv, 2025-12-26, 6 comments) - [I have a Ficus Benjamina and it doesn't look great but it doesn't look terrible either. this is my second one i've had…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uUuyFMlyQ33nnJ4GlcCyMI.md) (by Ava, 2025-12-26, 2 comments) - [This one started growing this thing , what do i do with it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0f8kjxIeUte2DfSnqX5npl.md) (by Jay, 2025-12-26, 3 comments) - [What is this white area on my money tree](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w1MeZ8y783UaaUFJ0za0RK.md) (by Leaf🌱, 2025-12-26, 0 comments) - [Hi everyone! I recently combined my two albos into the same pot, and my (cherished) original plant that I’ve had for 3…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/715xnefqpUMCtWzaLXpcEM.md) (by Emily, 2025-12-26, 2 comments) - [Hi everyone, Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates!! I have a Monroe avocado tree in a 20gal growbag that’s about…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TRAPFzy7AZLmGLsWaVuihO.md) (by PureGold, 2025-12-25, 0 comments) - [Just got these two at the clearance section in Home Depot. I repotted and I just cleaned their leaves today. What might…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CX4ST3gkIW0qwhKBDgdAmX.md) (by Jenna, 2025-12-25, 3 comments) - [My maple bonsi tree is looking sad. He is drooping, (soft stems connected to the leaves) and I did just repoted and was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VrmMK6hihXG5npR9fcDwR4.md) (by Yup, 2025-12-25, 6 comments) - [Dottie had decided to flop over 2 days ago. I’ve watered her and added a stick for support. Anything specific I can do…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xcelOnZ8Ysoo9BnZsreief.md) (by Fernie143, 2025-12-24, 1 comment) - [Can this be saved? It has been put in water for a few weeks.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kuELlyvgp2kTMmLJIZMSYf.md) (by Fernie143, 2025-12-24, 4 comments) - [What is this on my plant? I’m worried about the little black dots on them](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tu7sqHz9zj70P7iNZt2pqo.md) (by Kaitlyn, 2025-12-24, 2 comments) - [Hello! I have a Boston fern and and English ivy in my bathroom so they can get a good humidity! However, my bathroom is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ORyIwn1e74ur6LtJEiKRqg.md) (by Matello, 2025-12-24, 4 comments) - [I got this philo gigantium cutting from a trade in the past month, i potted it in soil but i checked to day and the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/chqzJ4Vq3LWmFwtKEP0kwo.md) (by Lvndr, 2025-12-24, 2 comments) - [I got these two off Etsy and they came looking like this. I don’t think I’ll be shopping online there anymore but I was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/q4HRXdKZhQRjg9gySbCzaT.md) (by Melody, 2025-12-24, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mFPEHhQNhBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBw8Ku69PzhGA) --- _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_