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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. 59917 members, 13052 posts

## Posts

- [I planted this lavender maybe two weeks ago and just noticed she’s getting brown in the center. I water her everyday…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2Bo8txGbFvpDokh2f9fm9a.md) (by Tay, 2026-04-28, 1 comment)
- [Some of my plants are getting soil mold. How do I stop this? I’m new to plants and worried I’m gonna lose them already.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ybi7000PigydTLu4b5lZnu.md) (by Curly Jo, 2026-04-28, 7 comments)
- [What is my orbifolia trying to tell me?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fdk8afBv2AB0YFayk8THiz.md) (by Oz, 2026-04-28, 1 comment)
- [Hello! Late last summer, I had my string-of-hearts outside and my poor guy was attacked by a mouse. Of about 6 strings…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/n19eyLrd8lqRiBnJMxs7Ot.md) (by Planta Newbie, 2026-04-27, 4 comments)
- [So I was worried my Pachira Stump was getting too much light, but I also have these shoots that make me think it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bsMdhfSiFCbQzyayLP8nCG.md) (by MicAZ, 2026-04-27, 0 comments)
- [Fungus Gnats! Hi, so a while ago my boyfriend and I started to notice fungus gnats in one of his plants. and he bought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/042Bbk89kodkdN9Zota5ok.md) (by Nix Nox, 2026-04-27, 4 comments)
- [Help please!! One of our monstera’s had an aerial root that was reaching towards the ground but has now begun rotting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/T88sg8I4cbFBoQzfZ9bGVU.md) (by Amber, 2026-04-27, 2 comments)
- [This paddle jade plant is sun scorched I think or over watered one. I don’t know. But it’s lost alot of leaves. Can i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g4EntPterD3Dl4WjjVCOyA.md) (by Crystal, 2026-04-26, 4 comments)
- [Hello! I just planted these little Shamrock Clover bulbs two months ago. My friend’s plant was very sparse, too. I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mqW0A9ilJbsWvyiWHzZple.md) (by Kate, 2026-04-26, 4 comments)
- [Any idea what this is on my pothos?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vYJ1rNOfiTifk0wtmMzUX8.md) (by Tay, 2026-04-25, 5 comments)
- [Just got this philodendron, any idea what happened to this leaf? It looked fine 2 days ago](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9zOiIJhoKLWDsfeJeMVYom.md) (by Tay, 2026-04-25, 1 comment)
- [Is this from overwatering? I just got this thai con monstera and noticed this. The soil seemed very damp when I bought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ciNF4V8vJAxXAZPnZsdJuX.md) (by Nikki, 2026-04-25, 6 comments)
- [Hi all! I’ve had this money tree for ~2 years or so and the past few months her leaves just haven’t looked so happy.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l8AelNnGLRY6Kn2o2scpEL.md) (by Claire, 2026-04-25, 5 comments)
- [Found a super tiny white bug in my prop box, anyone know what it is and how to take care of it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GuzOUQJs78f9npqtQ5nSxW.md) (by Lvndr, 2026-04-25, 3 comments)
- [Has anyone else been dealing with a full on battle against spider mites on their outdoor plants? I cleaned out my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ouFbOZCwoKS7a3J1RR0SjP.md) (by ⋆ ✶ ej ✶ ⋆, 2026-04-25, 1 comment)
- [Can anyone tell me why my Alocasia is doing this!? I have had her for a new months and recently repotted her into a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P9f6gT7d0wQBpepwYrYKUd.md) (by Chlo \& Lex, 2026-04-25, 5 comments)
- [Help! My calathea orbifolia is starting to show yellowing on its bigger leaves and is losing its vibrant coloring. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ith3XCU2fHb6oqjBogIqUS.md) (by Serene, 2026-04-25, 3 comments)
- [What the heck is going on here? 🫤 Please help](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o7SM322AfZSdDXq6y0AGmy.md) (by Bernie Botanical 🌿, 2026-04-25, 1 comment)
- [Brought this cow crippler home about a week ago from a greenhouse. It was in full sun for a few days (70-85 degrees…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L9mTIClCkJDk6WqX5UJTcM.md) (by Soundgarden, 2026-04-25, 1 comment)
- [Currently I’m struggling with gnats in my plants. Does anyone have any tips to get rid of them?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NMQ4JPBxVOZjT4QuO2o5su.md) (by Abbi 🌱🍄🐛, 2026-04-25, 12 comments)

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