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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. 59983 members, 13086 posts

## Posts

- [Hi so I bought my mom this monstera like 3 years ago and it is clear she really hasn’t done any maintenance what would…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZrebWXKJQ6qx8zlgBV_CJw.md) (by Newly obsessed, 2024-10-10, 2 comments)
- [My echeveria has been having mealybugs for a month or two I keep holding them off but they keep coming back does anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AE9IngSxRhOVqtRd-NILew.md) (by Blooming Dawn, 2024-10-10, 4 comments)
- [My pink princess has been struggling on and off for a while. I’m not sure what it needs anymore. Any tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K_1Xh07zTR2Lkk3c7t3skg.md) (by Syd, 2024-10-10, 5 comments)
- [Any reason why my ivy plant has suddenly gone… flop? I just got it a week ago and tried to keep it in the same…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cvyWc446SaSrne9-SJavcw.md) (by Sparky🤍plants, 2024-10-10, 1 comment)
- [I cannot figure out what’s wrong with my Hoya. I got it about 7-8 months ago. The pink princess I got with it is very…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yFJnqkjWQL-cE007dYFmcQ.md) (by KatieHas2manyPlants, 2024-10-10, 2 comments)
- [Hi everyone my benjamin plant died couple of days after i bought it. Any help is appreciated](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gWLwaa_0S4yJmSQQlq2iZA.md) (by Rose, 2024-10-10, 1 comment)
- [I’ve owned succulents for a few years now. They were stagnant for a while and now they look like they’re dying. I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NhVkY4uoTdmvF-dc7RsrwA.md) (by Glittermoose, 2024-10-09, 3 comments)
- [Should I chop??? I left the rose outside in the cold a little too long.😬😬if so where and will it come back? (Ps I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/flZ0woAmTAyTnB3o4BrWpA.md) (by Alessia 🦢, 2024-10-09, 2 comments)
- [Im worried about my baby rubber. It got a laceration in its leaf and theres white stuff crawling up its base. Its…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YrbTfd6KQtSaz7tOGyPryA.md) (by Chrissy, 2024-10-09, 1 comment)
- [Hi, my plant has this web like substance on it and I’m not sure what it is. If anyone knows or has an idea please let…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yVzwvCXVQ1ea5r2nbtVOZw.md) (by Morgan, 2024-10-09, 10 comments)
- [Anyone know how to get rid of this white stuff. Haven’t changed anything in my watering process. First time this white…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Fb5yiIn4SXqo1lgvp4yVJQ.md) (by Syd, 2024-10-09, 2 comments)
- [Hi, plant friends! Do you know why my Monstera is going down instead of up? Please, help me! 🥲 PS: do I need a bigger…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-UaVg8rkQVu46kpixVFZ7g.md) (by Talita, 2024-10-09, 7 comments)
- [Do you know what’s wrong with my planet? More brown spot shower up and I only water when soil is dry. Thank you](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aUjWAYjqSJOju92v0Qw3aw.md) (by Alice, 2024-10-09, 3 comments)
- [I rescued Orchi awhile ago now and I was finally seeing new signs of growth. The plant was very happy and then in past…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z6TG3QUOQqi1Vvs4-aFXVg.md) (by Angel, 2024-10-09, 1 comment)
- [Help I just got this plant and I’m not too sure how to take care of it, but the leaves are starting to die and I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7ekmHqExRtGJh-M1YC8dgA.md) (by Sierra, 2024-10-09, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone know what these markings and spots are? They’re on all of my Alocasia emergent leaves and I’m going crazy…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y63CBlIfSdqktxMT1sr2Ew.md) (by actux, 2024-10-09, 0 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me how to better care for this plant? Got it recently from a woman who didn’t want to care for it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Cu_f7aq6SSKUzqQZlIi1RA.md) (by Kieley, 2024-10-09, 11 comments)
- [I have several questions. I've had a busy month and have not paid enough attention to my plants. I've watered them but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WiJXEgnlROKAOK_3GUh1Yg.md) (by Amber, 2024-10-09, 3 comments)
- [My zebra plant is wilty/limp. It’s been in the same spot for two weeks and was fine until the other day. Nothing has…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nE9g-hekTOGMIQ2erVAzzw.md) (by Michelle, 2024-10-09, 7 comments)
- [Can anyone help me cure my friend’s plant? It’s a pothos we recently repotted but it looks like maybe spider mites in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ppfvBl4TTlqiaDcOyRn2MA.md) (by Kirsten, 2024-10-09, 4 comments)

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