--- 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. 59932 members, 13065 posts ## Posts - [I just recently went on an extended vacation and left my plants in the care of my partner. I had just gotten my first…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v43YmapRLqfj5dulLmEKr3.md) (by LouLee, 2025-08-24, 2 comments) - [Hi! This is my crocodile fern. It’s been 7 months since I’ve had it in my care and the picture with my cat in it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mszjcTbYowSeYAjPxvUhi5.md) (by Nat, 2025-08-24, 1 comment) - [Does anybody have any advice for repotting House plants for the purpose of insect control . I tried neem oil, and fly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iXe2Y2RYacPQ7vXwlwYOjD.md) (by Forrest, 2025-08-24, 6 comments) - [My saga Palm is yellowing and I’ve read that it may be due to manganese sulfate deficiency in my soil, but reaching out…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oErSmbeJychsUXpnxsD4J2.md) (by A Zubi, 2025-08-24, 1 comment) - [I got this ripple jade a few days ago, and this is my first plant so I’m really wanting it to not die immediately! I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QkjEB2P3Envq7zSV6AMYEo.md) (by H, 2025-08-24, 2 comments) - [My flamingo flower was doing really well...until I noticed this leaf. Any idea what is happening?? I've noticed some of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4NIqnSVhnKnpXQH39sZPlX.md) (by PlantMom829, 2025-08-24, 2 comments) - [Hi, I have two boston ferns indoor in a pot. They are not doing great. I have kept them next to windows, one in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y3OJFyvCKdV4ixJKb4HWlO.md) (by Root Rookie, 2025-08-24, 11 comments) - [What is this? Found it in my cover pot, it was rolled up in a spiral. Is it bad for my plants?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8b0IwfNHknkf2pvrdA5ROV.md) (by Suzanabanana, 2025-08-23, 3 comments) - [Having a situation with my cylindrical snake plant. I’ve researched online and have not come up with an answer of what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Bt5os5emL7Niqhrde5MeCR.md) (by Phil, 2025-08-23, 13 comments) - [Hey leafy friends, My bamboo is turning yellow and loosing firmness. What should I do?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pwU4dHidmNDaj109gZiSbx.md) (by Anisha, 2025-08-23, 2 comments) - [So I recently repotted this baby from its mother philodendron birkin. It seems to be healthy so far, but the first new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5MXA3E52KlyaxIf8Bsm8Th.md) (by Grace, 2025-08-23, 4 comments) - [My friend called and said come and save my mother in laws tongue. I think it needed a larger pot ? Thoughts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RBHo6BfVOnkYy4erSiKFyD.md) (by Tonya, 2025-08-23, 3 comments) - [HELP! We have had to our Red Star Cordyline in our living room for about 2 months now and she isn’t looking so great.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tdic7SzyZGmikSKRMXHTAs.md) (by Josh, 2025-08-23, 11 comments) - [i’m a new plant mama, this pretty lil lady was very perky when i first got her, i made the dumb mistake of repotting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/np8fPy3fQzI5y7PZFKqZ9k.md) (by raiscarr, 2025-08-23, 5 comments) - [Proof that you never know what’s going on until you look under the surface! Glad I rescued my baby from tough dried out…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZaFuORpbSL8gEEK5oNck2u.md) (by Zack, 2025-08-23, 3 comments) - [My Golden Pothos has a few yellow leaf’s what should I do?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2I1IHmEd295aejzpHmjGYN.md) (by Love, 2025-08-23, 6 comments) - [Ok since I’ve started using this app to help remind me when to water my plants I’ve had two end up getting watered too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bx3FUotLDICBq19D07XFSD.md) (by Nicole, 2025-08-23, 13 comments) - [Help - my zebra haworthia has fallen! Still has new growth but outer leaves have dried up. Roots are very small and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jRDxHGpi9z9QdVBWeWUQxW.md) (by Jess, 2025-08-23, 1 comment) - [So I saw some white residue the size of a pin head on two of the stems of my prayer plant. Wiped them off with 50 %…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k1aYlvwptiUAh0YqshBuYY.md) (by Krissy, 2025-08-23, 0 comments) - [Can anyone give me some tips on bringing my ivy back to good health? Poor guy hasn’t been doing too well. He was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yPHhhZpEbYtz5aaA6zDCuW.md) (by OnlyMostlyGhostly, 2025-08-23, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GMR7nQ9cXhhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDK6IFyxI3iGA) --- _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_