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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. 59946 members, 13073 posts

## Posts

- [So I’ve had this aloe plant for about 3 years and after I moved it began to get really skinny and lose leaves. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HkME4IFw3Hotuhy3eMnb3p.md) (by Gabby, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [help! what is the best tip/trick to take care of a mother of thousands plant and string of pearls? mine are struggling!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EWHKd4VtkREQuCzLP1S0oF.md) (by Lauren Muegge, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [Should trim this leaf off? She’s curling up and ripped this is the only leaf that looks like this on my alocasia polly](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YxqVqv1ng1pWpLNOyHKdc0.md) (by Kenny’s plants, 2025-06-16, 2 comments)
- [The leaves of my pilea peperomioides have turned into a light green color recently and has white dots and I’m not sure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lQiou2oMfRsgCniC8KfBs4.md) (by 🌱’s garden, 2025-06-16, 8 comments)
- [Hi everyone! I bought this Calathea Dottie plant about a month ago, and within the first few days of bringing it home…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oOrm8Itr36WnA0naCil9Iv.md) (by Mdethero, 2025-06-16, 8 comments)
- [I need some help, I bought a polka dot plant a few weeks ago and I've been watering her when she gets a bit wilty and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W6gKbTZYat1AmnBtjFKes6.md) (by Rain 🌧🌱, 2025-06-15, 2 comments)
- [I thought this was a snake plant because that’s what planta said it was, but now I’m pretty convinced it is a Hoya…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2qzNJ4tcUFnaO7VeRtISbD.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-06-15, 2 comments)
- [The dirt in my little pothos's pot seems to be growing mold, is it actually mold and should I be worried???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4oRXTv30GruzkWosR4Qit1.md) (by Harry, 2025-06-15, 4 comments)
- [My poor peace lily (I call him Binkleman) is going through a rough patch. I just put him in a different pot, new soil,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sJVYjc809kBKmJzmwIo0ii.md) (by RoHa22, 2025-06-15, 8 comments)
- [I have grow this China Doll from a 1” tall seedling and it has been a constant challenge. I FINALLY got it in a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b96on4VBKziRBtnNPp67dY.md) (by Heather, 2025-06-15, 0 comments)
- [Hello! I planted this beautiful Rose bush just a few weeks ago- and now, besides the Lantern fly- it’s now being eaten,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hhuox3m0cPTISmMG6DRick.md) (by SuZQ, 2025-06-15, 5 comments)
- [I’m growing an avocado tree and I pruned it down and it looks like it’s wilting and dying at the top. Can anyone help…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yb8buFxbnLbEDtjIl1zCKC.md) (by John L, 2025-06-15, 1 comment)
- [I keep getting these spots on my Monstera. I believe they are fungal. Any suggestions on how to best treat? I have new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xW8OhDJCMSgOWfbZbehzpo.md) (by Planta member, 2025-06-15, 3 comments)
- [Help, my painted lady lost her baby! I posted here a while ago about how incredibly nervous I was taking care of a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k6oQUgOfZifuKjz99vSEUb.md) (by Katherine, 2025-06-15, 3 comments)
- [First time trying to grow baby lettuces indoors. Love the little set up…except I came back into my kitchen to see two…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kPmOM0UuqoBb1OkinR5ZKr.md) (by Melissa, 2025-06-15, 1 comment)
- [Hi everyone i recently got this silverline succulent plant and I think I overwatered her and some of her leaves are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UEEuPsFm8n2C3yf38vabmw.md) (by May, 2025-06-14, 5 comments)
- [Is this scales? Just wanting to make sure I’m treating for the right thing](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LsiLh8N89XeI4mYpjtdGZS.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-06-14, 6 comments)
- [Please help me! She’s a Dieffenbachia. When we first got her she had several leaves but they all turned brown and fell…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IECvjH2wVdUZKsBevWQ7K1.md) (by NathanCoon, 2025-06-14, 7 comments)
- [I'm new to houseplants and I'm really struggling with my swiss cheese monstera. I have it under a grow light and I'm…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WR5swmLCDuI9v3ccxI2MZS.md) (by Sydney, 2025-06-14, 1 comment)
- [one of the leaves started turning yellow and now it’s shriveling up :( i’m new to plants so idk what is wrong. what do…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pZo1yFACkWVDCNeCNkyGQ1.md) (by k, 2025-06-14, 6 comments)

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