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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. 59928 members, 13062 posts

## Posts

- [Prayer plant dying. Hi! I am a beginner plant owner. I’ve been doing really good at keeping all my plants alive and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hw7fWJ8Tw8n7Bsa1PIFA2k.md) (by Snickers Jim, 2026-01-03, 3 comments)
- [I’ve never seen leaves wilt like these. Does anyone know what’s going on? The leaves have been dying off for about 3…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/crTyNTxxscFurQnyeNP3T0.md) (by Carla, 2026-01-02, 4 comments)
- [Was wondering if I should remove the lower 2 leaves? Or the half leaf to help my plant focus on new growth?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kOMDWVlQW15ZuQZqTxh8Vd.md) (by yankej01, 2026-01-02, 1 comment)
- [Hello everyone I bought my first Monstera 3 days ago and roots had already outgrown the pot so repotted it with all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/abk0UN9O3fLWYawPSt65Qd.md) (by Jot thinks green🍃, 2026-01-02, 4 comments)
- [Why did the new leaf on my white star calathea come in like this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z2IonPCDG4QZgmGhx1E10s.md) (by Sarah, 2026-01-02, 3 comments)
- [Hi! I've been growing african violets for a while now and never run into so many problem with the one I have right now.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4Y7kD2HfKAXkrA4Rqy0xwG.md) (by Potato, 2026-01-02, 0 comments)
- [The new leaves on my kalanchoe are turning brown and sort of dusty…what is this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QZb6I5kzgso9GJqcW39vqR.md) (by Nora, 2026-01-02, 0 comments)
- [Hey everyone hope your all having an amazing first day of 2026! I was curious what signs of root rot are in a spider…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H493EAEK1sVxr5EKvGzhb5.md) (by Urlocalplanter, 2026-01-02, 4 comments)
- [does anyone have any idea what might be wrong with my watermelon peperomia? the app says underwatering but i water it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L0wLp4K8W8YVu266gsvm4G.md) (by Payton 🌱, 2026-01-02, 6 comments)
- [I got this BOP from a plant shop yesterday, it was in the back of the store with not much light or humidity. As you can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tFPEFJ4J45aVlgfgxSjZoC.md) (by Kitty, 2026-01-01, 4 comments)
- [Anyone know how to officially get rid of this? I’ve tried the alcohol spot treatment and they just keep coming back.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WqGXDHiLHSBRm5od6ZoTTJ.md) (by Debbie, 2026-01-01, 3 comments)
- [I recently bought my first monstera from a plant nursery and I just noticed these little spots. What could it be?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GqrWJlTBNsD0Kpt2gYt93N.md) (by PhilodendronQueen777, 2026-01-01, 1 comment)
- [Help!!! My elephant bush is not ok. He went from the picture on the left to the picture on the right in two months! I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jujf7vw1yPAPeg47GUoFnG.md) (by Ms. Succulent, 2026-01-01, 1 comment)
- [Is something eating my plant?! I have been noticing a lot of ladybugs lately, could they be doing this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kWelEnFK6AAcYUdCaENv9O.md) (by brittrb, 2025-12-31, 4 comments)
- [I recently just received this small money tree in the mail from the friend. Unfortunately, when they packed it, they…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IAE7Kyr1gVkqAcSAjaKueD.md) (by 0livgarden, 2025-12-31, 4 comments)
- [Anyone know how I could get my spider plant healthier and more vibrant](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aBSCARn4zO8YHuVgxEKZiS.md) (by Grace, 2025-12-31, 12 comments)
- [The heck is going on with my plant? I believe it’s an African violet, but the leaves are all curling inward. It’s in a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CFkNAalPNf1htf6KngdJGn.md) (by Rin, 2025-12-30, 5 comments)
- [Why are these??? Any one know what I’m doing wrong I’ve got 3 orchids and one of them have these little brown bumps and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yz4cTLgAaJWiy2n9Rfug3a.md) (by Kayla’s babies❤️🤓🤟🏻, 2025-12-30, 5 comments)
- [I’ve got up and noticed this one of my Elephants leaves is covered. The others are fine. I have no idea what to do. Can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MuA3IQ2LHFoJYii9LVVH1C.md) (by Jane, 2025-12-30, 2 comments)
- [I’ve been worried about this birds nest fern for the last few eeek. The soil isn’t drying so I think it’s causing some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NyPP66gih12ex1e3sLhdKb.md) (by Plant dad Washington, 2025-12-30, 3 comments)

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