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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Hi everyone! I’ve had my Philodendron Mican’s for about 4 months and for the most part it’s really happy, I’ve got lots…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aBXXc3IOSmmazZ8CB7UcSA.md) (by Hannah, 2024-03-18, 3 comments)
- [Hey guys! Anyone seen this damage before. I got her on clearance from Home Depot. It's a Monster Deliciosa… can the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7omC2oWIRFu_hywZeaS8uA.md) (by New Plant Mom, 2024-03-18, 5 comments)
- [A little unsure if this is a problem or if it’s common, but I bought this thyme from a local nursery a couple days ago…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qMNvOTE2R-qqyz9Dp8BRTA.md) (by Aria, 2024-03-18, 2 comments)
- [Will he recover from this? I think I over exposed him to sunlight Some leaves are brown and soft](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lfWW41VOQoaLA0tnFq83IQ.md) (by Felicia, 2024-03-18, 1 comment)
- [Should I be worried about this white stuff in my soil?? Is it the start of a pest??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_HER5kvcTLaDJI71MGR2cg.md) (by AbbyJ, 2024-03-18, 1 comment)
- [Does anyone know what could cause wilting on my ivy? I would assume underwatering, but I’m not sure. I water it when…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Jy_LRxATTZ-3VQ5Rh0U6qA.md) (by PlantMum, 2024-03-18, 4 comments)
- [What is wrong with my baby 😢](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eErCnQZwQkaAMXAh0tbkeg.md) (by Veronica, 2024-03-17, 0 comments)
- [Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can give me some advice with thrips. It started on one of my Arrowheads and then…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eY7BCcSwQSesEFYj4wjipg.md) (by Edie, 2024-03-17, 0 comments)
- [Ummm what is this gunk? It’s infested a weed but I’m curious and also wondering if it could spread to my non-weed…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GTq2WyynRCSYc3F2bs_fCw.md) (by JBS, 2024-03-17, 1 comment)
- [My Goodness, is it scales season or what? 😖 Time to get to work 💪🏾](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vfC38TWaTmy0Zc3o1vUipA.md) (by CL, 2024-03-17, 1 comment)
- [My green oxalis was holding too much water so I changed the soil to a chunkier soil. Now, it’s drooped down, and it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RSLkh8M-REqVcolfPi04KA.md) (by jedijae, 2024-03-17, 4 comments)
- [My mom’s money tree keeps getting lots of spots. Is it getting too much sun? The newest leaves don’t have them.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ALuDM1RXQD2y2h7XVj4Ouw.md) (by Rhey, 2024-03-17, 0 comments)
- [What is this? How do I treat? This isn’t the oldest leaf either :(](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C3VCq2o-Ske7zmNZnRC3pQ.md) (by Freedomskai, 2024-03-17, 0 comments)
- [One of my Calatheas is heavily infested, I’ve never dealt with Mealybugs but I think thats what these are, if I could…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V3FtaLxSTSO_fe_mS_EsZw.md) (by Bailey :), 2024-03-17, 4 comments)
- [My bird of paradise leaves have been curling up and drying on the edges. Also it started the grow when I first got it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aeTX7MVqTXqs3pQXsr51Og.md) (by Sarah, 2024-03-17, 3 comments)
- [Help! My watermelon peperomia, looks luscious from one side but sad from the other. The first picture is what the side…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HPGtP2o2QBq3yjFVYb9quQ.md) (by Olivia, 2024-03-17, 3 comments)
- [I got this ghost plant a while back and I don’t think I’ve watered it since I got it. am I under watering? too muc/ too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9DXbu1oeQnOOuZ6I5aKSEQ.md) (by Skimbutt, 2024-03-17, 5 comments)
- [I have two plants with leaves curling up — tried less water, tried more water… is it a lighting issue?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5MeG0CLuR0exacVY3hIl7A.md) (by Terrarimum, 2024-03-17, 2 comments)
- [My staghorn is not doing well - not sure if it’s fungus or what ?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yv7B4b8dSO-nTsqzSVJaAQ.md) (by Little Tree, 2024-03-17, 0 comments)
- [Hi guys. I have a bromeliad/guzmania that I have no idea if it’s still alive or just stuck. It’s still greenish- small…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QeoBPoZsTd-ANLsjleyuvQ.md) (by Jmrgu05, 2024-03-17, 1 comment)

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