--- 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. 59911 members, 13050 posts ## Posts - [Brown spots on my ppp, could it be fungal?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LU3DqtVLrFcmaEW9WvLTDt.md) (by Brie, 2026-09-03, 2 comments) - [Help! I bought a plant at Trader Joe’s and I’ve had it for a few weeks and just found spider mites! I panic washed it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uXvWX2WCVSL0UrhI3Dwmmw.md) (by Kendra, 2026-09-03, 1 comment) - [Will these guys propagate? Am trying to save one of my plants and you guys said try to take the good piece and bit the.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gpkWktDciUmKDBstcUPFCV.md) (by Plant grow please, 2026-09-02, 6 comments) - [I’m new to monsteras and I decided “rescue” this Thai Constellation from Home Depot. She had some browning and was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H1HqamsGQ8FBgeH1kRu1ul.md) (by Anna, 2026-09-02, 3 comments) - [what kind of plant is this \& what’s going on with it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YmlZZcuvnWBYZypaqwHrZn.md) (by what kind of plant i, 2026-09-02, 1 comment) - [Hi I have this plant but it seems to be loosing leaves. Am I over watering it? I normally leave until it’s bone dry.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iwKlZdQq1kJF4WKZYAtQpr.md) (by Sarah55, 2026-09-02, 3 comments) - [What the h e c k is this? Please tell me it's a harmless bug I found in my soil 😭](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ziM0bGWXlZZOqQEkm8hwjm.md) (by Oli, 2026-09-02, 4 comments) - [I need help! ive treated all of my plants with neem oil once a week for almost a month now and they STILL have thrips..…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/03vG7fbZXXFp0BD9PvnfMb.md) (by emmaa, 2026-09-02, 8 comments) - [Is there any saving her? Her soil is wet I think she has root rot how can I turn this around is it possible?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tmkmCuyPtz6T810Lvic3RI.md) (by Plant grow please, 2026-09-02, 4 comments) - [HELP MY WHITE PRINCESS it’s shooting full white leafs what could be the issue? Im thinking a repot is due and it just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qvM9DzC3azOwHTSoau7kdn.md) (by Http.rose, 2026-09-01, 4 comments) - [I’m so impressed that this guy has gotten this long! Wow 😳](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yOzxPqTaeF8qA222DXAG6U.md) (by Green thumb 🌱, 2026-09-01, 0 comments) - [I could totally be helicoptering but would rather be safe than sorry! Any idea what might be going on here with my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fviSsUeR49pBQ9h67fQmhx.md) (by Claire, 2026-09-01, 3 comments) - [Does anybody know what’s wrong with my begonia? We have been watering it adequately and it’s been getting enough light…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uqM7L3XU2edXKEAv0lLoW6.md) (by Ann, 2026-09-01, 3 comments) - [‼️Does anyone know why the roots on my Purple Heart cutting are turning orange?!??‼️](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KJtwymkkGm8f6zAsBh0lVf.md) (by Tallplantdude, 2026-08-31, 1 comment) - [I have tried to post my question in various groups, but it isn’t showing up. I have a spider plant outside, and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1PZ3RW6oiC3OASGWT87h6n.md) (by CLynn, 2026-08-31, 7 comments) - [I have a pothos in semi hydro with LECA and I saw these small bugs crawling around near the water. Rinsed the bottom…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PybhB26CmoprnACAYdI0HJ.md) (by AbbyJ, 2026-08-31, 4 comments) - [Help! I bought my new allocasia from Aldi about 1-2 weeks ago. She has a lot of new growth, but also had a few bad…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZuOnrl9sU2EB4MWcpZC3MB.md) (by Morgan, 2026-08-31, 3 comments) - [So this poor fella was attacked by my toddler. The leaves that fell are in propagation. She is under growth light 10-12…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7PfYK8mVgppUvbcbwCu4JY.md) (by Claudia, 2026-08-31, 2 comments) - [What is wrong with this tree limb?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FhgMOPeE4ZFxPk5mvUfCmT.md) (by Shauna, 2026-08-30, 1 comment) - [Cinnamon anyone? Fungus gnats. We've noticed a bit of an uptick in our fungus gnats lately - I've been trying to let…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IxZisqO5cWuQZNZ0NKkNeA.md) (by Nix Nox, 2026-08-30, 9 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mOEnR5iB0BhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAxB-9rbxvhGA) --- _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_