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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. 59918 members, 13054 posts

## Posts

- [Is this pest marks or disease?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SdnhkgIPBgJhZo7ve9hvax.md) (by Yungbert, 2026-04-12, 3 comments)
- [new plant mom here…can anyone tell me why the leaves on this plant are turning brown and dying off? how can i fix it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ju5maT0Ic8RTQ7ienze5S9.md) (by Anita H, 2026-04-12, 6 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me what is going on with this cherry tree. Black edges on the leaves. No spots anywhere else. Just all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CTmYhJxZzQrepOc11qNnUd.md) (by AcesHigh, 2026-04-11, 0 comments)
- [One of the leaves on my monstera is not happy but the rest of the plant is completely normal (with some lasting damage…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OyVsO2lUmX1mJoezwve4P1.md) (by Em :), 2026-04-11, 3 comments)
- [What should I do about gnats? I have 12ish plants on a stand and I’m not sure which ones are attracting them but I want…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eXkmR5r6nmPOhPkfufKJDl.md) (by Curly Jo, 2026-04-11, 6 comments)
- [Hey everyone, Can someone tell me what’s going on with my monstera🥲😭. I repotted her into a self watering pot from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oqUXAgrC7r19H24OfMtrOm.md) (by Katm3281, 2026-04-11, 7 comments)
- [Anyone know what might be causing the drooping and discolouration?? Please help I love this baby so much](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ScjvZKYHC5Az5K1B9pMYQB.md) (by Em :), 2026-04-11, 5 comments)
- [Morningggg everyone! Mold! How do I get rid of it? I change the topsoil and put new soil and it just keeps coming back.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SnTrJXqf0y9NmxXFh4vrZC.md) (by CHARDIE, 2026-04-11, 3 comments)
- [Root rot? Hey, everyone! I repotted my Philodendron Gloriosum in a rectangular acrylic pot a few weeks ago, I just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4iq2qEnEzsNSfw4HUS5QOm.md) (by mariamakiling, 2026-04-11, 3 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me what this bug on my Rosemary plant might be? First time I’ve seen anything like this. It’s about…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hbGvViWcMRr8jlFLUs4uZk.md) (by Numl0k, 2026-04-10, 3 comments)
- [This is my alocasia. The ends are turning crispy brown and theres a large brown spot on one of the leaves. It lost a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z5xsy92SM77Ye6Cm8KODpE.md) (by Lily, 2026-04-10, 1 comment)
- [Hi everyone, this is my ficus Benjamina. It’s been dropping quite a few leaves recently and I’m worried because some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1m9qzgT1z2al9a2Bob4GeI.md) (by Joann, 2026-04-09, 2 comments)
- [I have these little bugs on my patio tomato plant. I planted it next to Basil, but these guys are still here. My…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WTSlkFooGOKQIUFXmKsyOG.md) (by Sarah, 2026-04-09, 5 comments)
- [Hey yall trying to revive this dying basically dead basil plant…. Any tips 😬😆 I bought it from the super market and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sk0e4Z6vzqBPyKvH4GXEL6.md) (by Liv\_ingplants, 2026-04-09, 4 comments)
- [Hello everyone I recently got an Alocasia Polly specimen and I had some bugs which resulted in me cutting 3 smaller…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yn1XECtIMYph3sQ9UyYvFv.md) (by Alex Jones, 2026-04-09, 0 comments)
- [Hello guys, my smaller umbrella was having some difficulty growing because my mom put it in a place where it was dark…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/D4ij2TUr4Vl8JpPkRD7jTo.md) (by Avai M, 2026-04-09, 2 comments)
- [I have a run of the mill Pothos and at some point in time, well over a year ago, these annoying tiny gnats decided to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3i0vXkh2edb1AqSmz0ssYh.md) (by Salem Owen, 2026-04-08, 6 comments)
- [Any advice would be appreciated, I’m not sure how to get her to perk up](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QMjptoFC7IvXJAQcFqGDSR.md) (by Jarrett, 2026-04-08, 1 comment)
- [What are these spots on my Xanthosoma - Angel Wing plant? Any help is much appreciated.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CZLuEFz6lxmtOIAjr6rxKo.md) (by HealingPowerOfPlants, 2026-04-08, 3 comments)
- [I have had my Chinese Evergreen for almost a year now and originally it had 6-7 leaves, now it only has 4 about to have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rDGEGcocJGt5ukRbkaPSoO.md) (by Avai M, 2026-04-08, 7 comments)

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