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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Does anyone know why my mints leaves are changing color and turning almost white? I only water when the soil is dry or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nL8HEFTrQ9eetsyzJKOwBw.md) (by Ana, 2024-03-23, 1 comment)
- [Okay maybe one of you can help me with this. I’ve got 2 peace Lilly’s. Both the same age, they both get watered the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ckX2mCyAQz-smAz7mi6n1A.md) (by Robbo, 2024-03-23, 7 comments)
- [I can’t figure out what my Norfolk Pine needs! It looks all dry, with its tips curled and a lot of them falling off. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1LQFK52hRE6XoM0xAXcXjw.md) (by Georgie, 2024-03-23, 2 comments)
- [What’s wrong with my plant help before it dies](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o2fe10OKSpiwR47vSh2evQ.md) (by TheCrazyPlantLaidy, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [Heeeey, first time in this app, I’m 30yrs old and never thought I’d be obsessed with plants when I was a kid 😂 quick…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ENyWio40QM-UJQA16gbLYw.md) (by Robbo, 2024-03-23, 9 comments)
- [Anyone know what's going on with this monstera? Ithink it may be thrips but I'm not sure?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-eO2BG3ST0aQS-KyChOwgQ.md) (by Sam, 2024-03-23, 8 comments)
- [New growth on new zz plant looks like this and on the regular leaves too. Is it too much sun? I’ve had the plant for a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3_cGxEOhSx2K_2xFtnLphA.md) (by Dee, 2024-03-23, 6 comments)
- [Calathea Dottie issue: Had for 6 months w/o issue. Now several leaves have whatever this is and it slowly spreads up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1t4h8ZHkQm6xc8m4tEQLbQ.md) (by K, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [Hello, I bought this plant and the spotted these little white dots just wondering if it was bad and if so how do I help…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U8NAztGOTjyAP78ObirNHg.md) (by Judy, 2024-03-23, 8 comments)
- [Hey, has anybody got a clue how to save this little guy?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ESCIcA2hQGK0JRo9GKbXyw.md) (by Aud65312, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [This orchid died almost a year ago. Is there any hope of it coming back?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Olpy8iklRpeiJ2WMVAVgaA.md) (by McKenzie Sandroni, 2024-03-23, 2 comments)
- [I found these in the soil of my Pothos. Are there earth worms or larva? I don’t want to kill them if they’re good,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mJqybqZNR6Kzscq04m2rgQ.md) (by Racheal, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [My spider plant is drooping and my snake plant is drooping and has yellow leaves. The snake plant on here said it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4BeNm6GoQyaAPQFCGLDgiw.md) (by Jawn, 2024-03-23, 16 comments)
- [Does anyone have experience using Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) in their garden? Was considering it for some of my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LCCJrvJqR7GatYQRsltyhw.md) (by Koby, 2024-03-23, 1 comment)
- [hi planties! i need some help :( i went to water my smaller heart leaf philo today and this small clear orb was on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/digtv6caRGScI3mwNylZ5Q.md) (by sarita, 2024-03-23, 9 comments)
- [Is anyone able to help me get rid of flies/gnats? They fly all over my house out of the soil from my plants. I thought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W2eaEazyS56TiPkNd6BlsA.md) (by Racheal, 2024-03-23, 6 comments)
- [What is on my pothos?! I’m checking for fungus gnats and I see this fuzzy thing? Should I be concerned?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ohV4oiLPTkG1vvvmVsklIw.md) (by Skimbutt, 2024-03-23, 7 comments)
- [It’s doing well but I just recently noticed some of the bottom stems or leaves fall off! Is this normal? I still see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/us7UcI_9Tt2NKIJi74jG3w.md) (by Nani, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [My Parsley isn’t looking good. I tried more sunlight and watered it every 3 days but nothing is working. What should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HGmHNkeSQAeivawfFp0NAw.md) (by Toya, 2024-03-22, 1 comment)
- [there are a lot of these spots on my jade pothos does anyone know what they are and how to fix it](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pKqa77-xR_S_ZPdBayQFow.md) (by Isabella, 2024-03-22, 2 comments)

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