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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, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Elephant Ear that’s not bringing me joy anymore.. Can someone tell me why this is happening? I’ve misted \& not misted,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/q5zVT8NSQ62pV-9em9tdXg.md) (by Madeline, 2024-04-01, 8 comments)
- [Why does my fiddle leaf fig look dry? Ive seen other fiddle lead figs and their leaves look more alive](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1BnW62CyRtCoZAnGl0bWsA.md) (by Nevie, 2024-04-01, 1 comment)
- [I have a sweet potato in water that is vining and these white things on a few of the leaves. Is this normal? If not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h6popL-SRjKDiYGj9PR5cA.md) (by Alex, 2024-04-01, 6 comments)
- [Hello! As of yesterday I noticed a tiny little fly showing up occasionally around my room. I have a ton of plants and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5E2WQsZfS3il-C49C5cMBQ.md) (by Aria, 2024-04-01, 3 comments)
- [the top is thriving but my bottom stems are just not doing good. should i just remove all the bad bottoms stems?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5-dUWtk8Q9ysXH1OtgLZzw.md) (by Mya, 2024-04-01, 3 comments)
- [Hello! I’m new to taking care of plants and I got given this fishbone prayer plant and the leaves are curling up. Is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3ha2bnemQce-WHltFwZrAQ.md) (by Esh, 2024-04-01, 4 comments)
- [Not sure what’s wrong with my Monstera, only this leaf has these black spots, help!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EFlXPnjpRnm_AB-TbXYqdg.md) (by Nanc, 2024-04-01, 2 comments)
- [Does this look like sunburn? This is the oldest leaf on my syngonium and I don’t see any other discoloration on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RXo043kXQrKKnyKA8zADjA.md) (by Cemarshall, 2024-04-01, 10 comments)
- [Im a newbie to Prayer plants. Is this a fungus starting up on my Rattlesnake Prayer plant? I don’t think Ive been over…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aPGbMueITR2ldGFwqruoBA.md) (by Lynwood, 2024-04-01, 4 comments)
- [I got this olive tree about a week ago and it’s shedding leaves so much - any ideas? The top of the soil is dry but I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/auynONiLR3W87aYZXee6aw.md) (by Alice, 2024-04-01, 18 comments)
- [guys i need help ive had this thing for about a year and its finally giving out on me im not good with plants obviously…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/50nQqIeESf6ABrVtWAyyvA.md) (by jigzaw, 2024-04-01, 4 comments)
- [(sorry for blurry photo) I just found that one of the ‘leaves’ of my snake plant is nearly broken off! Should I cut and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NoEYsrpaSHiuZepPf43EjA.md) (by Oatishkay, 2024-03-31, 2 comments)
- [Hi there, any help with this is appreciated!!! My golden mosaic has beautiful potential, and there’s always new leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/98Hm3tG_TMOOxMcmHYNTSQ.md) (by Heather, 2024-03-31, 5 comments)
- [Hello! I just got this Spanish lavender about a week ago. I repotted it with soil (has charcoal, perlite, little mulch…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LwPYx3LZS8y-OnTFjLPCbw.md) (by Meeko, 2024-03-31, 2 comments)
- [Hey guys! So… I’m a new plant parent and I’m learning how everything works. So far my plants are happy except my pink…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DkxwytReS52ysYVlRGLDoA.md) (by Alex, 2024-03-31, 6 comments)
- [This is my beloved Hope. Lately she’s been drooping quite a bit and I think it’s due to a combination of overwatering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WSEUs9xFQBqTHoVAZt77rQ.md) (by Romi, 2024-03-31, 2 comments)
- [Hello! This is my fruit cocktail tree, meaning it has a variety of different fruits (plum, peach, and apricot), and I'm…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EZtSigAyQ1GHDrfC9Ij0bw.md) (by fern, 2024-03-31, 0 comments)
- [Help! Skinny here is not doing well. She is in the bathroom in a filtered glass window. I repotted her about a month…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VfjqWl-oRdGEE3Mvhyq0Cg.md) (by Summer, 2024-03-31, 3 comments)
- [Hey there plant lovers!! Does anyone know why my flamingo flowering plant doesn’t have any flowers and it is all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Jaz7kzZxTbGFecvSVdkwBw.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-03-31, 1 comment)
- [I got these tulips as a gift about a week ago, they started blooming a day or two later, and several of the flowers…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dFQEbuvgR8uuJx5JFmTHBA.md) (by ostov13, 2024-03-31, 2 comments)

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