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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

- [There are a lot of white dots on my Asterisk Ivy. It feels almost dusty to the touch as well near the spots. Does…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fYhB3asAQAKfjGMnTX_BCg.md) (by snazzy man, 2024-02-08, 4 comments)
- [My plant has been very dry I have been watering when ever the app tells me and it’s growing a new plant can someone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TfjbyhSHTceFSw8eRfY7bA.md) (by PougesVsKooks, 2024-02-07, 7 comments)
- [Hello! I am a semi-new bamboo palm owner of “Zoro” (if you know One Piece, ;) you’ll get it) and as of a few weeks ago,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Vj46SPtER_ujaETtS3iiJw.md) (by Dannie, 2024-02-07, 3 comments)
- [Just found a single fungus gnat on a plant placed where the X is. I’ve checked the nearby plants and there are no signs…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YsTz5kGcTC2JTGx-2kiOrg.md) (by bvx, 2024-02-07, 6 comments)
- [I wanted to know what this is on my anthurium and how to help it please 🙏🏼](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U8SflMZBSBqQQBkJTrjurQ.md) (by Raya, 2024-02-07, 3 comments)
- [Hi friends! I’m a fairly new plant mom and my BOP is super confusing to me! Some of the leaves have these brown spots…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GLlfAATtQam_vljcNVOYtw.md) (by Consciousbaddie, 2024-02-07, 0 comments)
- [I received this baby alocasia yesterday, the new baby leaf was perfectly healthy. I got home from work today and it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3GhXDWLQTcuuOcOgPl1-uA.md) (by Stephanie, 2024-02-07, 3 comments)
- [Hi there! First sign of growth since adopting my Anthurium Pterodactyl! Is this a leaf or a flower? And if it is a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/f7JMFXZwSE-Jm8mqkLvXBA.md) (by LovedemLeos, 2024-02-07, 2 comments)
- [Hey guys what does this mean? 😢](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qoyTzGYdQl6_jyYesD1T5g.md) (by Wendypoca, 2024-02-07, 2 comments)
- [Just saw that my sisters plant has scale!! How do I get rid of them??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mp0ENmfaQeWpnHFyH1fBQg.md) (by Katie, 2024-02-07, 1 comment)
- [My teachers peacock calathea is pretty cooked. It had root rot and I have been taking care of it for her ever since.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OH8wQG49TSy5XEiAhkie8w.md) (by Austin S.C, 2024-02-07, 0 comments)
- [My peperomia plant has these “bump-like” things on some of the stems. Can someone tell me if these are a problem or is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hs8l4Tn5RjuwZK7TGWtRAQ.md) (by Cara, 2024-02-07, 1 comment)
- [Hi! I brought my money tree home almost a month ago. He’s been doing well until I recently noticed leaves from just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4M2Ci4slStm7lrjFraDBOg.md) (by Nava, 2024-02-07, 1 comment)
- [What should I do about my Wandering Jew? I think its full name is tradescantia zebrina, and it’s been very leggy…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QpwKd7mKTY-BQ54ulYqSAQ.md) (by snazzy man, 2024-02-07, 1 comment)
- [Early valentines gift from my hubby, but it keeps molding on top. What does this mean? Why does it keep molding? I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yFJKFULCRiaEGNlXqwcCBw.md) (by jedijae, 2024-02-07, 2 comments)
- [So due to current circumstances I can’t repot my plants into pots with drainage holes or drill holes in their existing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ny08m1_5QUGnNhyCKaYgaA.md) (by ABucketOfPlants, 2024-02-07, 16 comments)
- [Help! I purchased this Peace Lily back in November. Each wee for the last three weeks I’ve lost a single flower that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Dnc5gw8iRhObUav7XLHCqA.md) (by Maria, 2024-02-07, 12 comments)
- [teeny tiny pest or just small indoor spider? found on an indoor zz plant in missouri](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RpSkR6ABShuI5E_XpHMumQ.md) (by isabelle b., 2024-02-07, 8 comments)
- [Hi all, Please may someone help with my new addition! A little Monstera adansonii variegated I was bought for my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DjtZEtViSYKcMVZX4vZ6ug.md) (by Bridey, 2024-02-06, 8 comments)
- [Hey y’all! My Transcendentia Nanouk just started showing these tiny tan spots and areas. Is everything okay? I know…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ILXix3FnQ163IijPOAsJzA.md) (by SeaShel, 2024-02-06, 4 comments)

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