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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. 59997 members, 13097 posts

## Posts

- [Hey all, noticed a few people are struggling with propagating monstera cuttings and such in water, due to root rot and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y5lCbFPYTbuJWCDyVENyVw.md) (by Soup, 2024-04-21, 3 comments)
- [I can’t figure out what’s wrong with my Aglaonema. I pruned some leaves off already that were yellowing/browning and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1JbkeXhqRDie2LhZ883Jog.md) (by Plantsmakemehappy, 2024-04-21, 3 comments)
- [I found the scars and hole on a leaves of pothos and birds of paradise in few days time. I don’t know why it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MFGUTk9hQLmY6Et4MK4h9w.md) (by Yusuke, 2024-04-21, 2 comments)
- [collected this for 60p but no label - what is it and do i have any chance of reviving it😭](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lTPkGGQIQNW64m9QPwAKRg.md) (by becky :), 2024-04-21, 2 comments)
- [Hi guys, my peace Lily has been doing so well! But recently I’ve noticed she’s really droopy and the stems are quite…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HJx5uH-0TuKvXjr6G7UzQg.md) (by Lily, 2024-04-21, 1 comment)
- [Hi all! My dieffenbachia has been struggling since I brought it home and about a month ago I realized it had root rot.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uOdXtVxxTIW3NQ4xJjbIWw.md) (by Brianna, 2024-04-21, 0 comments)
- [Brown leaves :( what’s going on? Should I move it out of the nursing pot into a real pot?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zUn5pT7KSE66BbCWdOVCvg.md) (by Melads, 2024-04-21, 2 comments)
- [My Gloriosum isn’t doing so well, it’s still growing had one leaf unfurl a week ago, but the leaves aren’t looking so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JjzIzQa0SQ-nw3zYVol0sA.md) (by Kimtrovert, 2024-04-21, 6 comments)
- [Any recommendations on getting rid of fungus gnats?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JJn2hFM_TvOivIbY_c9Evw.md) (by Alma, 2024-04-20, 4 comments)
- [I cannot for the life of me figure out how to stop the leaves from browning? The soil feels dry about two inches deep…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q01V_OMJQayRFRbJdOBnhg.md) (by Alexis, 2024-04-20, 6 comments)
- [Any idea what this white stuff could be / how to fix it😭](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lRlcaeD4SMKbzrHDqoCUfg.md) (by Caity, 2024-04-20, 3 comments)
- [I have been battling mealybugs on my plants for a while. I eventually gave up and used systemic pesticide for them. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F1JiomTLSBij--z6PHJsGQ.md) (by Bodhi\_PlantMama, 2024-04-20, 0 comments)
- [I’m a beginner and I’m trying to grow tomato plants. All of my leaves started getting little white edges on them.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gY4N3FRwQ5uDWVOlxSbgtw.md) (by Emma, 2024-04-20, 3 comments)
- [I don’t know what’s happening to my succulent! He seemed healthy 2 weeks ago. I’m having a hard time telling if I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-HL0zrG9Ta6Jnec5majXjQ.md) (by Claylikesplants, 2024-04-20, 5 comments)
- [There’s little white bugs on my monstra there making the leaves turn brown and yellowish how do I get rid of them](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_JfZ5rgrRgqj6HLbcbtBtg.md) (by JustaLemon, 2024-04-20, 10 comments)
- [What is happening to my plant?! Some leaves are shriveled and drying while others are turning yellow 😵‍💫 help!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0e-eGGxcQxGHyjscgamnng.md) (by Smartyplants, 2024-04-20, 0 comments)
- [So I’ve had this guy for a while now (I got her like this) and I haven’t seen any improvement or any deterioration. Any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/alw187RYQaSIIKNcsNYeHA.md) (by Ada, 2024-04-20, 1 comment)
- [Ayyyy! Anyone got tips for Thornthrob? She’s a Tom Thumb and I accidentally ripped out one of the lil ferns out of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ovWZ-WwkREWoTlKnG87Ksw.md) (by Theriankid, 2024-04-20, 0 comments)
- [My sister owns this plant and the leaves keep dying and falling off. She’s a new plant mum and I want to help her but I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dS4LCNwGTd2cYbD0rwY0uw.md) (by Plantgirl:), 2024-04-20, 6 comments)
- [Hello, I’m a new plant parent so im not really sure whats wrong. My baby aloe vera is so small and thin and the tips…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2iInhJO4QIivMiB6lon2bg.md) (by gigi, 2024-04-20, 4 comments)

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