--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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. 59936 members, 13066 posts ## Posts - [I’m having a hard time liking this plant. It just never seems to look good. It has an inflorescence rn and I’m about to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0wd3jXEcMa10kXBWanS2Jq.md) (by Ji11, 2025-08-08, 4 comments) - [Basil plant. I’ve been growing since April 2025. Now I’m noticing the leaves are looking like this (see photo attached)…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QNXZ4QEwAZqXzVcJpWOwf8.md) (by PlantedbyAngela, 2025-08-08, 2 comments) - [I've had this Flamingo Lily for a while and it even sprouted some new blossoms (?) but eventually a lot of the big…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KdfTKfJ86hfoX0AMQ2o9z0.md) (by Joost Schuur, 2025-08-08, 0 comments) - [What is this fiddle plant trying to tell me?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w8JbDj77UfSIFHuC6frnqv.md) (by Shorty, 2025-08-08, 1 comment) - [Is this normal or should I trim these?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hGapaT9HG9N4rArkK6AIcS.md) (by Patty N, 2025-08-08, 4 comments) - [Hey! Anyone know what’s happening with this maidenhair vine? I normally dont have an issue with these, but this one has…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/thNRIgLohEZLzzVJegqSoC.md) (by Ella, 2025-08-08, 2 comments) - [There are a few spots like this on my satin pothos, all other spots (two or three) are very small, this is the biggest…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oDj6B5LUdNhddIoM6e66GH.md) (by iris, 2025-08-08, 3 comments) - [I know pothos like to be crowded but does she need a bigger pot?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jRbsZJzx2as2Q5TPHIbF20.md) (by Gusty, 2025-08-08, 3 comments) - [My father’s children avocado 🥑 \& pepper 🫑](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VIWhmaAJSSpkBx196XEal4.md) (by Joana, 2025-08-07, 1 comment) - [So the app is saying that I only water my rose is when we’re in a drought situation and I live in Las Vegas, I know if…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mnuOdb1cu4JfymCHBSdvvs.md) (by Randspacific, 2025-08-07, 4 comments) - [unsure what to do with this guy here, to i pull or trim it off? let it keep growing? the arm has a few roots growing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IB3We8xKyTBtcyMbFlJAup.md) (by smelliot, 2025-08-07, 4 comments) - [Hello, I recently got a Stromanthe Triostar and it’s struggling. I am wondering if part of the issue might be that I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NdQo2dpzfy4q4JXvMf7ijT.md) (by ShinyPeperomia, 2025-08-07, 12 comments) - [Hello! I recently bought a new spider plant that is still in its nursery pot (2 in) and it isn’t doing great 💔. It’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Rl2lCoIpIM9L3J4caUZmp5.md) (by Kate, 2025-08-07, 8 comments) - [Does anyone know what these little things are? They’ve been popping up on my calladium and white fusion and every leaf…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uZSTBGjs4M4AbfHuyTQtjO.md) (by Bad Luck, 2025-08-07, 6 comments) - [My fittonia/ red nerve plant is still slumped over even after watering. Half of its leaves are weak feeling and wilted…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Ggsynm1dbaYbr5jNGuiD1i.md) (by Ivy, 2025-08-07, 3 comments) - [Why is he doing this??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2v3MJQgcFIlnE5elRE3Vn6.md) (by Britt Brat, 2025-08-07, 7 comments) - [I just recently noticed that my Maria Arrowhead plant had little bugs in the soil that weren’t aphids. I did some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K8zPayCeYMNypQLKxO4UTE.md) (by Gill, 2025-08-07, 4 comments) - [How can I save my peace and flamingo lily? I used a cleaning solution and ever since then my lilies have been declining…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0QtCuAjcsvSpcgJs6TXDk9.md) (by Jasneedshelp, 2025-08-07, 7 comments) - [Hey everyone reading this, I got some bad news. My avocado tree isn’t doing very well, found some black bugs on it (not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qCuTJtzaTAfTOMs3jJZDy8.md) (by Dip, 2025-08-07, 3 comments) - [Hello, I need help with my prayer plant. The first picture is when I got it on July 5 and the second picture is of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qWt6sTpHrrUyzatbUhuOOz.md) (by Vaishnavi, 2025-08-06, 9 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mEFK_7lRWRhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQCD3Sm7EaviGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_