--- 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. 59964 members, 13081 posts ## Posts - [Haven’t been able to figure out how to bring this back. Have followed recommended feeding and watering guidelines.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jIhN27owfNjdn2JY7jFTEn.md) (by chedder123, 2025-03-16, 1 comment) - [Hi Planta Colleagues! I don’t understand why my Areca Palm, after being ok for 1 year, has started browning at the tips…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HGKO2Dr9r5TU3vlf8NPXfE.md) (by PEPlanter, 2025-03-16, 5 comments) - [I’ve recently had a lot of problems with my plants that I have had in the last year. It’s seems the more I take care of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YJJvTWDbBXHIcTtNlCyITD.md) (by Jon V, 2025-03-16, 13 comments) - [Hello. I got this fig a little over a month ago. Its bottom leaves have started getting some spots and turning yellow.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2ugBnB0KHbzdzkiWJHbHeR.md) (by Marissa, 2025-03-16, 4 comments) - [I recently ordered a potting mix online and this is how it looks. I am not sure what the white stuff is. Is it safe to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EkieSaDkZ5aRRl63Zfdbsv.md) (by New plant owner, 2025-03-16, 11 comments) - [bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other leaves have the same spot or show signs of it.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z26ROT4sSbYaHLhGgs2zTd.md) (by nikki920, 2025-03-16, 7 comments) - [Does anyone know what I should do with this little leaf? It was diagnosed as overwatered a couple of days ago so I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qMDjTPTLL9428xcVoRtYtv.md) (by Tulip, 2025-03-16, 3 comments) - [I know it’s a little too hard to tell but just left of the centre are cobwebs. Spider mites or normal cobwebs?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uU3vU5LAmVqd1OggD9cvsN.md) (by Marc75, 2025-03-16, 8 comments) - [Do y’all know what’s wrong with this guy? I’ve been watering it every week (I didn’t think it needed more but I might…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W9yhOWzfxoRFGPSCv7Q8RF.md) (by Frej, 2025-03-16, 7 comments) - [What are your favorite pest treatments for bugs that are already present and pest preventative to save others?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nkyIZAY7dogyvJtOmTxvlU.md) (by Alyssa, 2025-03-15, 4 comments) - [Hi Planta friends! I have a Bird of Paradise that has two stalks (please forgive if that’s not the right terminology…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rNtabNVrKtTZ6b2DSE9Oh2.md) (by April Neufeld, 2025-03-15, 8 comments) - [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) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GPWMUJHuLBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQC21MAVRBHkGA) --- _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_