--- 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. 59937 members, 13067 posts ## Posts - [Hello all! I'm new-ish plant mom and, now, a new Hosta plant mom. I got this Hosta from Home Depot about 2 days ago and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iuJjxxcOavURRZsp4SeBad.md) (by Malia Cherry, 2025-08-31, 2 comments) - [Is the white on my Hindu rope plant thrips or just dried minerals from misting the plant last night?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wutg4EXzCth9jqfPcWwE42.md) (by Sarah, 2025-08-31, 2 comments) - [My elephant ear is starting to wrinkle at the edges. It’s close to our AC unit, could this be an issue with it being…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HHeP8aEk0Movwl3O8gwADj.md) (by Riccelo, 2025-08-31, 3 comments) - [I need help with my drosera, Squidward. He was doing fantastic just a few days ago. He even had beautiful flowers that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J4a8z1jx4Y4cPdnH8iW7tQ.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-08-31, 5 comments) - [Not mine to fix… but I was admiring the plants in our hotel and realized it had a MASSIVE mealy bug infestation 🤮 I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rF6QVPMLIWgnUJvucec2kM.md) (by Jneyman, 2025-08-31, 2 comments) - [Hiya! My monsteras been acting up and my friend and I have found these tiny bugs on the leaves. I’ve treated it with a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/le5KOvqWi30DlD6GVjqdoJ.md) (by Amélie, 2025-08-31, 3 comments) - [Does anyone know what this thing is? It’s been eating all of my pepper and tomato plants, and how do I stop them?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VJJBsYubBcPsaciydMu66M.md) (by ellian, 2025-08-31, 3 comments) - [Taking over my mother in laws monstera delisioso. It’s in a bad way.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cChwoMtHTLranhSfkA7rIR.md) (by Nicholas atlas, 2025-08-31, 1 comment) - [Hey all ! Just got a ZZ plant. I gently took a microfiber cloth to wipe the leaves with lukewarm water. Thought it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8PMLW9efHspZFNPuaQPvwb.md) (by Ayhud, 2025-08-31, 9 comments) - [Mold growth on orchid what do i do! i only just put this into a cabinet and i’m waiting on fans to arrive i believe…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7R41g0a4rtGuOsqSQrqnsk.md) (by Bojangles, 2025-08-30, 2 comments) - [My plant (not sure what it is) has little white bugs. My dad and I thing thrips or fungus gnats???? Help please the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xCfNVZq9Lr9Nn75GpIr2DN.md) (by Lauren Miller, 2025-08-30, 7 comments) - [One money tree dying I have a money tree with the stems all twisted together. The one in the back I think hasn’t gotten…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XpQlteO38fyhcE7PrkR0H7.md) (by Gail, 2025-08-30, 2 comments) - [Hi all! So my Florida green philo has been super healthy up until this leaf and I can’t tell what the problem is….i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dLVLrK1x0Wsi3XHrCl2L9I.md) (by Em, 2025-08-30, 4 comments) - [Thoughts on what the heck is happening to my beautiful flower? It’s a Anthurium andraeanum that I got back in March…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zN8T1RA8ISwSKDF4aegqBH.md) (by AngelsCry, 2025-08-30, 7 comments) - [Does anyone know why this is happening? This picture specifically is a pothos pearl and jade, but this is happening to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g8Gfq8d6EvcLpwPWYQVpG7.md) (by Sterling0230, 2025-08-30, 3 comments) - [I got this plant ( a monstera monkey leaf) a couple months ago and have since moved to a new place and I think with all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C7aO6aUVWBwToRpFkawxu5.md) (by Els, 2025-08-30, 2 comments) - [Why does my banana tree have white spots](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ah4wC1der5xf6lTXhMz5JA.md) (by Theapplewic, 2025-08-30, 2 comments) - [Hello!! Very new to caladiums and looking for any tips to keep her strong and healthy! I know that she like lots of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SZ4WBUbFyFW45KxCqWSI3e.md) (by Chlo \& Lex, 2025-08-30, 0 comments) - [Should I cut the little plant at the bottom? Would it help the main plant? (And repot or gift the little cutting).](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rYFH3BxvXes5AnfcBwbbcn.md) (by cam, 2025-08-29, 3 comments) - [not sure why this is happening to my plant? any tips would be amazing of why its happening and how to stop it](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RTNAu28IMbgSzPhR8m20wC.md) (by 0.isla.0, 2025-08-29, 1 comment) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mG0cLP9XYBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQA00HmJiMDiGA) --- _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_