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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. 59959 members, 13078 posts

## Posts

- [I’d love opinions on what could be going on with my black velvet alocasia leaves. About three months ago, all my new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h3KZMqoTK2b6QMOQurezLb.md) (by Crazy alocasia lady, 2025-05-06, 12 comments)
- [My airplant is kind of drying up and turning brown. How do I save it. Should I mist it? If so how often?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l4IgKC51SqiNARfBXuWSJT.md) (by Cyclura, 2025-05-06, 3 comments)
- [I’m having some issues with leaf drying and curling. I am seeing lots of new growth, repotted about a week ago but had…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FmwG34y6xvRywPRWq96l8J.md) (by Bedroom Botanist, 2025-05-06, 5 comments)
- [Does this kalanchoe need to be cut back? If so, how much do I cut off? It’s very healthy](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1OjZ2wnBGAXDaVizZV63vE.md) (by Amfst1, 2025-05-06, 0 comments)
- [My elderberry has gotten these really spotty leaves. Any ideas?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6ldmiAaGILNEflbbBnrwyT.md) (by rcphysics, 2025-05-06, 0 comments)
- [Is something wrong with my strawberry plant? She’s been thriving but i went on a week vacation and came back to the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VBoElgZ5Xm2kkvEBhdJDMz.md) (by Cindy C, 2025-05-06, 4 comments)
- [Hey all! I have some cucumbers that have started to turn yellow a bit around the edges of the leaves! Any ideas on why…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KN037qJp0OsLzZQOpCvatF.md) (by Mama\_KK94, 2025-05-06, 0 comments)
- [Are these signs of flat mite infestation? I got this Hoya a week ago from Home Depot and noticed these brown spots on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/T95nEcyVkLOWLY7BXSnwgK.md) (by Honky, 2025-05-06, 1 comment)
- [i seem to have a droopy yellowy cebu blue.... my other plants are fine im js not sure what to dk with this one....](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Lb3oggY4gEVfSpAPMwhRGC.md) (by monster\_maniac, 2025-05-06, 9 comments)
- [What in the fig am I doing wrong with this variegated Peace Lily? This is my second peace lily because the first one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qenSIe5XJpFXxIC8x2NjTZ.md) (by Puns \& M.O.S.S., 2025-05-06, 20 comments)
- [Help! Something is terribly wrong with my succulent. I’ve had it for years and it’s produced mini versions of itself.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NItZbIU0MHenkkHRUZut23.md) (by Teach.for.a.plantica, 2025-05-06, 10 comments)
- [Just barely got these. The leaves have started to turn purple and dry on these begonias. Why are they dying?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uIpb5BWxlAYKabBlNehJyn.md) (by Addi, 2025-05-06, 1 comment)
- [I need help! I’m not sure what’s going on with my Monstera Thai Con. This is now my second leaf that gets like that.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rah69FBO1KEdlaTmJblmpk.md) (by Lelyy🪴✨, 2025-05-06, 8 comments)
- [Am wondering what this stuff on my Ghost plant is? Thx.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ff70vhzdkBx4VomPGasP00.md) (by Melikeplants, 2025-05-05, 5 comments)
- [What do you use for fungus gnats? I am already using neem oil but what brand death drops do you use???? I’m sooooo…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qX02RkfepHlpFajmeURDqD.md) (by cndough, 2025-05-05, 18 comments)
- [HELP!!! she was good a few days ago. I saw spider mites so I gave her neem oil (not the first time) they have been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dd7iLBcN8QGWwyiHmMWFCj.md) (by LIZZARD 🦎, 2025-05-05, 6 comments)
- [This is my first go at gardening, so I’m not very knowledgeable in this. I planted these a couple weeks ago along with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xiX1B2dmGDqHW0Pm4pujfD.md) (by Chef Beau, 2025-05-05, 2 comments)
- [Relatively new plant dad. I have a Pothos that has never had any issues for the past year. Now I have a couple…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N7u5MepnHqENJGX97qT4kD.md) (by PlantDad, 2025-05-05, 2 comments)
- [Hi! Mint plant was thriving and then I repotted two or three days ago… and now it droopy… is it over watered??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/63rLbcCSP4dElbCD9TeAe0.md) (by Crystal, 2025-05-05, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know why the leaves are falling off this echeveria roundleaf? They are turning yellow, black, and wilting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H5N3woOEjCVsg5ckXJChBJ.md) (by Plant princess, 2025-05-05, 3 comments)

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