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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. 59915 members, 13052 posts

## Posts

- [Does anyone have some advice for my shamrock? She was passed to me and already had this. I’ve since repotted, given her…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tPDIDGN9Slul4al8Q2Upqd.md) (by Amber’s Secret Garde, 2026-06-18, 4 comments)
- [Hi all 👋 I’m new to the app and plants in general so any help would be great. But just wondering if anyone knows…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RTilvE51m90zOL5zynSDK3.md) (by LeafyLetty, 2026-06-18, 2 comments)
- [What else can I do to help our Bird of Paradise in N facing patio window? I think this is the best natural light option…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VnyjtpS1wcUdJCxJlwkMvm.md) (by Julie, 2026-06-18, 3 comments)
- [Is this a burn or a fungus? Recently moved out of a NW window (home for a year) to low natural light \& plant lights. It…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/O5ZrsJrYWqaAXaWarCDvf1.md) (by Danuta, 2026-06-17, 7 comments)
- [What is the best way to help Peter Parker from browning his tips!? And how far back should I trim him?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/c4MoxvihvkL6AiGF9TA50i.md) (by Mikel’s Plant Posse, 2026-06-17, 7 comments)
- [I bought a peperomia columnella not long ago and it just self destructed?? Anyone know how I can help it? I’m moving it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oHEm0uGXQRhY5EUrAtZ4Bc.md) (by Gusty, 2026-06-16, 1 comment)
- [Can someone tell me what is causing these brown spots on her leaves? And my new leaf is damaged.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i9jSFrX0cY7jpWQYS4D4dF.md) (by Darlene, 2026-06-16, 2 comments)
- [I got this monstera two weeks ago, it had preexisting leaf damage. I watered it on Saturday and let it get some direct…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dpbhFZN8qAYVd4gDV2UNnm.md) (by Enrique, 2026-06-15, 3 comments)
- [He had my cactus for around 5-ish months. It’s my first plant that I haven’t killed and my only plant at the moment. Is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/d7tS1HpU8jNlLjbEeXrg9e.md) (by Izzzz, 2026-06-15, 3 comments)
- [hello! my friend said her button fern’s leaves have been drying out and dying a lot recently. any tips on how to help…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p0DBiVum76069KF7ty7dTG.md) (by rach, 2026-06-15, 2 comments)
- [Hi - so I bought a ponytail palm about a month ago from a nursery, I didn’t change the soil because it seemed fine and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YRHw02ook5fmHXbDpdOjkb.md) (by Ed, 2026-06-14, 7 comments)
- [MAMMOTH SUNFLOWER PROBLEM SOS I have no clue what this infestation is but it’s eating my mammoths alive. I NEED HELP…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z8i6o7bnwIMuizDxEEh8MD.md) (by Salem Owen, 2026-06-14, 3 comments)
- [Neglected my fiddle fig for about a month w no water and now it has brown spots on the bottom leaves. No pests from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64y3nbh0zICxCWtePMwA6n.md) (by Kari, 2026-06-13, 1 comment)
- [Help please! I repotted my Marble Queen Pothos plant today, and when I pulled her out of her old pot her roots broke…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/c5j3219VT1K6wo2FSmOBo0.md) (by Grace, 2026-06-13, 4 comments)
- [Can someone tell me what’s eating my honeysuckle. It is a similar pattern on some rose leaves and my neighbours olive.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JpEOucvHbvlDdgp65EDUEn.md) (by Jiller, 2026-06-13, 1 comment)
- [I have mealybugs in my snake plants soil 😩. What should I do?! They leave creamy white spots on the leaves and I can’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EmVqrerhn6uYiECKzmaQ7j.md) (by PLANTS!!🪴🌱, 2026-06-13, 9 comments)
- [Help! I don't know what's going on with my Hoya. I don't see any type of bug or spider mite but she's not looking good.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9sz3WgEcA4syohBB2YwiLZ.md) (by Darlene, 2026-06-13, 6 comments)
- [I just finished treating this plant and others for spider mites. I took a closer look at my elephant ear and there’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bS0AhTC6TLLcyIp6fNEbdG.md) (by LaMP, 2026-06-13, 8 comments)
- [I recently bought a birds of paradise plant which seems to be healthy and growing, but I’m a bit concerned it’s got an…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4TXpczFr0R0SeqVyFumyC9.md) (by Tayla, 2026-06-13, 5 comments)
- [Help! I bought this plant with a couple leaves that had brown edges. Brought it home. New soil and watered. She appears…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/270e6Zda6vDfYVM5Df3uvz.md) (by Jenn, 2026-06-12, 6 comments)

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