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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. 59981 members, 13084 posts

## Posts

- [Got a new plant here but wanted some advice on why the soil is fluffy and how to prevent that? (I’ve only watered once…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7w2AA5NAR4OzsxPZuonSyw.md) (by RB, 2024-11-05, 1 comment)
- [Anyone know why I have brown spots on my variegated plants? I have multiple plants with these brown spots. Light issue?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AxFdOIBxTle86NJRWT6rFQ.md) (by Chevy, 2024-11-05, 6 comments)
- [My bonsai gardenia leaves got very brittle. I have bottom watered it to try to rehydrate, is there anything else I can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XQ7mdtezTayTNHuu0iTBOw.md) (by thatdebi, 2024-11-05, 0 comments)
- [My poor aloe vera turned completely brown a few weeks ago after being fed up with its cute flamingo holding rain water…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jyRzCwKvSleU6bkh8Qtg_Q.md) (by Surfside Seedling, 2024-11-04, 7 comments)
- [Anyone have any suggestions on how to save this plant? And what’s maybe wrong with it, thank you!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v8lYU2IESUubMqtOcQEJTA.md) (by Kelsey, 2024-11-04, 1 comment)
- [i found spider mites on my pothos the other day and i was planning to rinse and repot, but there were alot of them so i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1z8quqZ6SKCosA3K6kOK2Q.md) (by moyin, 2024-11-04, 2 comments)
- [While I’m at it (previous post) I just noticed these on some of the ends…anyone know what these are? The second photo…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CS7kkQj7R06MB0SJ-IpxVA.md) (by Amy, 2024-11-04, 0 comments)
- [Hi, all. I have several plants that I have repotted in terra cotta pots with cactus/succulent soil in hopes they will…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tTOxAkPbSp255sftdc0SHw.md) (by Amy, 2024-11-04, 6 comments)
- [I got this baby on super clearance but she snapped sometime over the last couple of days. I’m wondering if anyone can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1SQXW2-_RHqAi0vt9sAbAw.md) (by Newly obsessed, 2024-11-04, 2 comments)
- [why does it look like one branch is really struggling?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HRS96Mw_SEuOLd03Jyb0yQ.md) (by alison, 2024-11-04, 4 comments)
- [Recently my plants are dropping leaves. Is this a winter issue and will they recover? It is dramatic and not happening…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/on7e-s9SQcaGJ_2dUpKQ5g.md) (by Lauren, 2024-11-04, 1 comment)
- [hi everyone, i have a polka dot begonia and it’s starting to get a little crispy on the leaves. i’m not sure what’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Amqy_cYOTMO6F_7w8NMTuA.md) (by nubbien, 2024-11-03, 23 comments)
- [Anyone know how to remove millipedes from houseplants? I had removed some a week after first buying a plant and thought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MNwxQGrdRT6W1Gm8AKSw6Q.md) (by Magpies, 2024-11-03, 9 comments)
- [So I’m slowly trying to introduce my girlfriend’s cats to my plant children, (spider plant and prayer plant.) All of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6aCgVuJUTEWk7KGNYJHIiw.md) (by Paige, 2024-11-03, 8 comments)
- [Is this plant 🪴 dead?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oExmStq0ROqMiIY0YHr_GA.md) (by Kyle, 2024-11-03, 4 comments)
- [Question about Philippe here. He’s had thrips. They were bad. I’ve sprayed him thrice now in the last week and have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CoCGZ2HdTyalq1MEtI1qfA.md) (by Aisha, 2024-11-03, 11 comments)
- [Small yellowing ends on Polly, I don’t overwater her but do keep the top layer of soil moist, is it a water issue or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yS3P2S9PQzKpJcoMemrqfQ.md) (by Oz, 2024-11-03, 3 comments)
- [Recently had an infestation of fungus gnats which I'm pretty certain is right. Tried the sticky things and watering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lNKp14quR3iAhUfQwQFwEg.md) (by leorologium, 2024-11-03, 10 comments)
- [Trying to save this for a friend, please help 🥹](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/A0shNbJTSg-fd8XO6FSzHg.md) (by Kayla, 2024-11-03, 7 comments)
- [Leaves on my otherwise healthy monkey mask are slowly turning yellow. Previously, only leaves slightly below the soil…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aPqFSNW1QfennaPb-D599g.md) (by Americo, 2024-11-02, 4 comments)

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