--- 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. 59947 members, 13074 posts ## Posts - [Any idea what this long stem is on my Venus Flytrap. It almost looks like two heads and I don’t know if I should help…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0McRi5rXF0klLDx1CSh71S.md) (by Katie, 2025-06-06, 3 comments) - [Hi planters. I'm in DESPERATE need of help. I can't be the only one with this problem... ALL of my plants get fungus on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9QYWs87BG2IHl2eC04nNSm.md) (by MikeNeedsMorePlants, 2025-06-06, 20 comments) - [Hi everyone! I have a flame violet and I got it about it a month ago. In the nursery pot, it was super crowded so I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cHVx3gJHUivN9tyFokj5ac.md) (by Miche, 2025-06-05, 1 comment) - [Bought this plant in perfect condition. Waited a few weeks \& repotted into stratum \& perlite mix. Next day this spot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v5uTbvzMXtOSBfYPNlJGMw.md) (by BlondeinBrooklyn, 2025-06-05, 6 comments) - [Hey everyone I have a couple questions Photo 1: why is my monstera cutting turning this yellow colour? It has a chunky…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HSACOR90kHJaGexBItgUs7.md) (by Alex, 2025-06-05, 10 comments) - [Hi everyone! I am very new to planting and I just recently got my first 3 yesterday! One being my hibiscus plant ! It…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/An8i6E1c42n2JF2YJBs2Nn.md) (by Alyssa, 2025-06-05, 5 comments) - [Hi all, I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed Grasses in individual 12”x12” plastic pots (with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3sQpbmiqEn0zBMSM7l1eM4.md) (by Tyler, 2025-06-05, 1 comment) - [Hey, all, I’ve noticed these little growths on the trunk of my umbrella tree. Not sure what they are, guessing they’re…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XK3RCxgzxIF9WU2I4mPGre.md) (by David, 2025-06-05, 10 comments) - [Someone please help me get my elephant ear healthy!! I have tried putting it outside and adding fertilizer but I am out…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pST3lwbaoEvd1qaDUcVzOQ.md) (by kelsey, 2025-06-05, 3 comments) - [Help! What are these?? I just discovered them on my philodendron rojos 😭😭😭 and I’m about to go on vacation next week!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ej48XJzu5r7z2bn0061zWs.md) (by Savanna, 2025-06-05, 6 comments) - [I have my nanouk and zebrina potted together. The nanouk is staying perfectly pink, but the zebrina is loosing its…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/T18n2zkYimpQXU3YR0Ir5D.md) (by Candy, 2025-06-05, 2 comments) - [I’m assuming this might not be an issue but just in case I want to get ahead of it. Is this yellowing a sign of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R2xS5tszoZEWyv6t00Mtvt.md) (by TropiGal, 2025-06-05, 0 comments) - [Hi everyone, this is my aloe plant I’ve head it for about a month now and it’s been transplanted for about as long.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8SLqjan0aqybsAa9DMfxtF.md) (by Star, 2025-06-05, 2 comments) - [Hi friends! My plant for a bit has been getting little spots like this and then some of the leaves are shriveling up. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6tooL5vBkFmyD5L4n2BQZg.md) (by Malorie, 2025-06-05, 6 comments) - [These mites have spread to 3 of my outdoor plants! So mad! Starting treatment 😑 they’ve spread really fast and are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nG9pPBM9WBLCtBuz7GvULW.md) (by Zack, 2025-06-04, 7 comments) - [My birkin has been pushing out so much new growth but they are ALL completely white, which turn brown and die off. Does…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i1GpPZLQmdCp28Hnd0yyJT.md) (by Tye, 2025-06-04, 4 comments) - [Hi! I was hoping someone could tell me what’s up with my adansonii. Her leaves are looking sad but she has some growth…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3ORwMFeT34gOxiovjrISt1.md) (by Kheyla, 2025-06-04, 3 comments) - [I’m a newbie plant parent and just got this sedum adolphi lime gold. Is it normal to have these black spots on them?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TqoI0zQ20UHXU9nLkVF2oX.md) (by Bernie Botanical 🌿, 2025-06-04, 5 comments) - [what's wrong with this fishbone cactus? my mom just took it home from her office (bright light, watered every 2 weeks)…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/THh4CKjqgRf5gvikocShPD.md) (by harper, 2025-06-04, 2 comments) - [2 month old Rising sun red bud tree. I seen some black on tip of leaves. It gets 6 hrs of full sun. Have been watering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nX6NQsepFzDDlS3X5Dudms.md) (by Dscorpion, 2025-06-04, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GHy50lT1RRhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQB8eEyip3bjGA) --- _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_