--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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. 59931 members, 13063 posts ## Posts - [What is this black stuff on my Crassula Ovata Variegated? Is it mold? It’s black on the outer circle and white inside.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/G3LybLHDnqksDD8OC1ta5S.md) (by Camy, 2025-12-17, 0 comments) - [My mini monstera has not grown a new leaf in months. The end seemed to die off and now it is just in this stagnant…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ThOVsbaW8MVlwAe5Xswwqm.md) (by aweav10, 2025-12-16, 3 comments) - [Help. I am not sure what is going on but my pilea is very brown on the stem. Soil is moist. Leaves are wilting and some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C2KG0iYNirlQCOhut4r7Rx.md) (by Lesli, 2025-12-16, 6 comments) - [Got this Chinese money plant the other day and accidentally set her in front of my mini space heater while i gathered…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RcptTGiwb6MRqvm6voIYbQ.md) (by Kayla, 2025-12-16, 5 comments) - [Hey everyone! I have this succulent that’s been spontaneously watered since being planted. It’s gotten really long and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9bVpNV6yHDYuhBGLP3bPug.md) (by Star, 2025-12-16, 2 comments) - [Her leaves closest to the roots are graying. Almost looks mildew like but does not rub off. Have had her for 8 years,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/f2PFYohqytxTxfzBv6pf33.md) (by Kimmery, 2025-12-15, 1 comment) - [My Australian Finger Lime has had its first fruits this past summer (was just about 10 total). It has been pretty…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uvcGil0JoUs56F46QsLCB8.md) (by RampageGardens, 2025-12-15, 0 comments) - [Ok so I am a first time plant mom and I have no idea what I am doing so I wanted to ask if this was ok it is on like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uNufy03ye6O8fEEvFXTJ1t.md) (by Ava Ross, 2025-12-15, 0 comments) - [What bug is this? Found in my pothos. New to houseplant care so…is it just a roach or some plant related pest?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4dfFOJbLROBpvFRuPz4Gyl.md) (by Slisette, 2025-12-15, 1 comment) - [This s my orchid and I’m giving her a dunk and all of these small moving things came up Can anybody let me know what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0jSI913fa1qm0TY7KPxnsP.md) (by Brazilian, 2025-12-14, 2 comments) - [I’ve recently noticed that some leaves on my syngoniums are a little sticky in some places. I have recently started…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FMmVesU4Ti0d4Esv8ScZQM.md) (by Emily, 2025-12-14, 5 comments) - [Looking for some insight as to why this happened to hopefully avoid in the future. My dad had this plant outside…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DJ4DEmxRnSOm2qknxiqmvh.md) (by Miranda, 2025-12-13, 4 comments) - [I JUST got this plant in the mail off of Etsy. It’s been in transit for a while. There’s some damage on a leaf. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MpyB73Q7AFmUA2PB7MfYmg.md) (by Turtle’s tea, 2025-12-13, 3 comments) - [Hey guys I need help, my alocasia is not growing, when I bought it it was fine but 2 days later I discovered the new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fXgD6w4AfTXqsxhlkaN6eW.md) (by Kevin G., 2025-12-13, 8 comments) - [my porcelain flower plant was doing so well, but in the last couple weeks half of the leaves died (which i removed), a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5QgtUVbD6hF6enAfmpCc9T.md) (by Mads, 2025-12-13, 4 comments) - [What is this black stuff on my crassula ovata variegata? 😭 is it mold? Can my plant be saved?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uT4Bl8TVPMn8RKq0CRqnS5.md) (by Camy, 2025-12-13, 0 comments) - [Hi, I'm hoping someone has experience with this type of plant. Planta says it's a Creeping Charlie but none of the care…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AC1iOo5pamjBpWutZmgD12.md) (by Kelly, 2025-12-13, 4 comments) - [My monstera oblique seems a bit droopy today? Just watered it. Is this normal?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ymwGmljNbWfGe7EMAJWcZ3.md) (by Brijae, 2025-12-13, 0 comments) - [I got this umbrella tree in May and has slowly died. Is there any hope for it now?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E6KhcLF2ux16uG4ExVCqXj.md) (by LBob, 2025-12-13, 4 comments) - [Help with my monstera ! Hi there! So, I’m not super savvy with plants but greatly rely on the app and blogs to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R92qr9Eq6gHQjJwFgLRQe5.md) (by Genie, 2025-12-12, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GPtP-piYgBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQApsP3xFjziGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_