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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. 59935 members, 13065 posts

## Posts

- [Any idea why I have this spot on my plant? There is no signs of bugs and the roots look good. I water when soil is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FoGXQi6ahK9DCVjsETNRq7.md) (by Stephanie, 2025-08-18, 2 comments)
- [Any suggestions on how to deal with scale? Apparently my orchid had one so I got rid of it, not too sad cause it was a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HpLqz6X0kKVdwzRmqavHVV.md) (by LittleMorningLatte, 2025-08-18, 6 comments)
- [Noticed some mystery sprouts in my turtle shell plant. I just repotted it into this little bird pot and there was no…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lMHmeim4qynREmqNcSShcK.md) (by Molly, 2025-08-18, 3 comments)
- [Why does my umbrella tree have 3 droopy stems at the top? She’s been watered and has enough light. And she was just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6e5QPWUczy5wJCcUP3hmln.md) (by Britt Brat, 2025-08-18, 3 comments)
- [I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I just want to remind people sometimes it’s ok to let go. I’ve been fighting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1YQExBn1gZv6UzW6DK7ZAD.md) (by ArchNouveau, 2025-08-18, 3 comments)
- [I got this huge Cattleya orchard of our local take one, leave one table. I had orchid medium but not an orchid pot that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7Bvfrw2e73h5l4sMYTYbqD.md) (by MummaDeb, 2025-08-18, 2 comments)
- [Okay guys this is my second post about this plant and the same problem. I lifted up the pot and there’s mold I assume…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nmCOUWCJ2WeMEQB0BkJmeh.md) (by Carrie, 2025-08-18, 9 comments)
- [Hello! I’ve had this night blooming cactus for about a year and a half. Recently these black spots have been popping up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N02UZ1zNf6FMz8AQNQyjR4.md) (by planetpalm, 2025-08-18, 4 comments)
- [Ive noticed this black spot on my Monstera Kunzo white monster \& it seems to be getting bigger... Any ideas please let…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8GDsvcDyyWyYl5xIMw7cyp.md) (by Callum, 2025-08-18, 5 comments)
- [I had recently gotten a big pot of succulents (ogre ears golden sedum paddle plant and tipsy turvy specifically.) And…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h05oXHl4pTHT37X1sgEaWR.md) (by Blooming Dawn, 2025-08-18, 3 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with my plant. I currently have it outside in moderate sun (in shade at certain times)…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xCiWxPWE2W4HcDVDUzzPdT.md) (by Joey, 2025-08-18, 7 comments)
- [I don't wanna overreact, so I'll state this calmly. What the hell is this 😀](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uqBWQIQe97XSukoVBof1sP.md) (by LittleMorningLatte, 2025-08-18, 10 comments)
- [I had a smallish I would say thrips outbreak! I’ve done two rounds of insecticide, sprayed all of them down with the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LVjoDQmCGKOf3pjNTLIAqD.md) (by Haley’s plants 🌱, 2025-08-18, 8 comments)
- [Oh my god I got a Polk a dot plant recently and still haven’t repotted it because life is crazy but please tell me…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fZes5WUc9MuLVaxDIsg7gJ.md) (by taper8, 2025-08-18, 9 comments)
- [Omg look at this, my oxalis triangularis in three weeks 😍😍](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5tY35sdGR1qersNcHrgBpj.md) (by Joana, 2025-08-18, 0 comments)
- [What could be wrong with these Mexican bluebells? At first I thought maybe it was a type of variegation but when I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9DaaEi2XD9BvQPoU2AykoN.md) (by hope, 2025-08-18, 2 comments)
- [My snake plant has this boo-boo but looks like it’s recovering itself. Any tips on treating my baby?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dgEGV9iArhzWJ1Su6kU0h8.md) (by Kiathenewbie, 2025-08-17, 1 comment)
- [This was growing so well until about a week or two ago, the leaves have just started dropping it off really quickly. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/08AtBbrj8ZJ9HqCycuOOoe.md) (by Anna, 2025-08-17, 0 comments)
- [My philodendron has gotten a bit of sunburn. Ive blocked off the plant and it still gets Sun but not too much. I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bBrJVkCjTnlmH4K04ChC2c.md) (by Melody, 2025-08-17, 3 comments)
- [Why are my plants turning brown at the tip?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PTjyxBl5wZnlXDOvEvNK27.md) (by Plantlover, 2025-08-17, 2 comments)

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