--- 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. 59920 members, 13056 posts ## Posts - [Hi! How quickly does the peroxide and water treatment work to get rid of fungus gnats? I got a new snake plant and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5xHN3BXYZbvgM7eNQccSoA.md) (by Holly, 2026-03-23, 9 comments) - [Not sure what kind of plant this is. Just started a job where I have to take care of plants. Please, let me know what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2p3OyY40sm1nDx9hfN3Fg6.md) (by Johanne, 2026-03-23, 4 comments) - [Hey all…plant friends I’m getting down about treating these mealy bugs! I was positive in the beginning that I could…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YAfICItRlHfYSLHPiLIe0s.md) (by Kelly, 2026-03-23, 8 comments) - [Just noticed discoloration and mites on my parsley ! What is the best way to deal with this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CJlkCIbNr9Pg05hsiNfhuH.md) (by Parker the Dragon, 2026-03-22, 3 comments) - [This is my beautiful 3 ft snake plant🪴. Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with it?? They are crispy and not mushy](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nFG2oOw7MmrG83SFUu49ZZ.md) (by Alexa💕, 2026-03-22, 5 comments) - [Can anyone help! For some reason any new growth on it does not unroll on its own and one side starts turning brown. Can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jVl0Ag8I38TpwevhOzGOLr.md) (by Newbie mom, 2026-03-22, 1 comment) - [Morning! My pinky plant that was dying has been repotted. I have it under a grow light for about a month . I have been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kXwOENI44JSvmOsQzcDiD9.md) (by Lesli, 2026-03-22, 4 comments) - [Any idea what’s going with this monstera? I brought it home about a month ago and it’s started browning. It gets…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MLbR6juEqaYMwnLPeystvA.md) (by Lgroener, 2026-03-21, 8 comments) - [I need help identifying this pest/insect on my variegated string of pearls 😭 I noticed a bigger one on the edge of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TZa5ihckvDanmrEwLsxScG.md) (by Camy, 2026-03-21, 7 comments) - [Im not too sure whats wrong with my sunflower seedlings, ive had this happen with a few seedlings in the past but it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ygvQWLndqDBRtfRsy1buWb.md) (by Spiderman, 2026-03-21, 4 comments) - [Does anybody else have a bird of paradise whose leaves grow out all crinkled? This has happened to every new leaf since…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZoDzGVEyYBjTelO50vTWK8.md) (by Romi, 2026-03-21, 1 comment) - [I’ve recently started growing some herbs in my kitchen. however i have gnats right now 😔 i’ve put diatomaceous earth…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/myjQvUqZxWQtk68tfA0wAu.md) (by Izzy, 2026-03-21, 6 comments) - [I’m new to variegated plants and i got this teneke about a month ago and i thought she was doing good but one of her…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eZqjVxR3163K1NOt7rz4LS.md) (by Mrs.Beann, 2026-03-21, 1 comment) - [Can anyone help me with my aloe vera? Its feels thin and might have sunburn? Am i doing something wrong? Please help😞](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YMSfOHxy4tr1A6RMztEU8F.md) (by Thearizonacat, 2026-03-20, 1 comment) - [What’s wrong with my begonia? Not overwatering and next to a humidifier. Gets plenty of light](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cnHwOHnAyOlsfGALJ6NeTq.md) (by Freedomskai, 2026-03-20, 4 comments) - [I just recently (within the last month or so) got this golden pothos from one of my favorite plant stores. I’ve noticed…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LtCvdhwyyyUQ5pgBpc92Oq.md) (by Kate, 2026-03-20, 2 comments) - [I knocked my orchid and took off all the new buds. Any chance this will come back or should I just cut off this shoot?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TeHi2EB5bdk2YoyjV52bBy.md) (by Marley, 2026-03-20, 1 comment) - [Hi all I think I made a weird mistake and could use some advice….I just took this plant off my shelf that I can only…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3XyD9f5C1dISWdAy0zkz2x.md) (by Ady love plants, 2026-03-20, 6 comments) - [Am I overwatering? It's still wintery and cold outside, and I water on like a 7-9 day interval. Yellowing started…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H9l9Yvl9QmeCTACxQKJ7XZ.md) (by KT :), 2026-03-19, 2 comments) - [Emergency! My Peace Lily is wilting after watering and sun exposure 🌿🆘 Hi everyone, I really need some help with my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oyLAdB0XEsIRira01FGCuv.md) (by JP, 2026-03-19, 2 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mK6NU7RTnhhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDvdtC4ZZ7hGA) --- _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_