--- 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. 59928 members, 13062 posts ## Posts - [Hey guys, I’ve got this strawberry plant and on some of the leaves it’s browning a turning purple? Any ideas on what’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NUrC5whN4EqOAcOv8IW2Ma.md) (by ShortStrawberryLover, 2025-10-23, 1 comment) - [Hi Thanks in advance for info and help. I bought this zebra plant in 12/2024. I brought it home and potted it up and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PTQ5BWBuBWDgkPQTaaUnWY.md) (by Mel, 2025-10-23, 8 comments) - [My dragon tree seems to be doing okay, but I found the soil on top very mouldy the other day and now I’m concerned that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SG8LufKq38uoO9hAGu3SQn.md) (by nyon, 2025-10-23, 3 comments) - [My beautiful baby is dropping a dustpan full of leaves everyday! I brought her in from outside about a month ago. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/85r2BvO8SklL21u3nu8Ir7.md) (by Katlovesplants#1, 2025-10-23, 5 comments) - [Help! I sunburnt my plant back in august, and I cut the parts off but she never really recovered. So i got scared and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SseoAjZDgWLwcTXmJXVdCl.md) (by Plantmommy, 2025-10-23, 5 comments) - [So I know there has to be something wrong with this plant that I saved from Walmart, I believe it’s the mermaid tail…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yw7rl6303k50DqhGIn0GJ7.md) (by Mehgan C., 2025-10-23, 2 comments) - [So i bought this plant (blanket flower) it was slightly dying so i bought it because i like the challenge and it got…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UG272ViShiutGEj6K8nZI2.md) (by Ian L, 2025-10-22, 2 comments) - [Hello all. This is the second time i post this, but I really need your help to save my Multi-trunk Rebellini Palm Tree.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o2y0zMzzTDzUvR7rmDcEDG.md) (by All About Plants, 2025-10-22, 10 comments) - [Anyone know what could be going on with my “Rachel” aka my corn plant? She’s gotten huge but also is yellow and not as…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wpClRfqdYJdrCv7ID7014t.md) (by Mrs. Maingi, 2025-10-22, 6 comments) - [Score one for clear pots. I wouldn’t have known! But… what in the world is this???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bBEwLZIAoLepZz7BmwuDZE.md) (by MicAZ, 2025-10-22, 7 comments) - [Hello all! I am trying a pothos for the second time due to my last one dying a slow miserable death. Now I’m starting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5TIvUQ1bb3vtSEmDwBddhD.md) (by Miranda, 2025-10-22, 8 comments) - [I’ve had my spider plant for over a month now, and I can’t help but think it looks a bit sad. I’ve never owned one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lfHI7SGvX8lOJl81RMfVXe.md) (by nyon, 2025-10-22, 4 comments) - [Hi all!😄 I’m trying to improve my cissus discolor’s care because she has been tough🥲. I am wondering if where I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/n7P0NPQUSobXMY4HkJvLhS.md) (by Cora, 2025-10-22, 3 comments) - [This is one of my prized possessions, and they haven’t been doing well for a while. I thought I was over watering but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2ZvlkVYCFrlpVqMteziJQY.md) (by Emily, 2025-10-22, 5 comments) - [Help!! My monstera Peru was doing so well until she got an infestation of spider mites after being attached to a moss…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2wf3jDQaf7tzIUEJhncxDp.md) (by Lili, 2025-10-22, 1 comment) - [What's wrong with my garlic? The other 3 seem to be doing ok. I have it in full sun and am trying to keep the soil…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AtlPh52NTbiUAnSHtNMaQC.md) (by Junimo, 2025-10-21, 0 comments) - [I keep having issues with my spider plants. They all seem to be drying out and dying. I am sticking to the care plan.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rKG1mS81O5n4kQKsmK3Fuw.md) (by Terez, 2025-10-21, 15 comments) - [Calathea orbifolia concerns Hi I’ve had my calathea for about 2months now. She’s thriving but I’ve noticed that all of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FtJWljzw0RIuqqZcjIAFbQ.md) (by Jowee, 2025-10-21, 4 comments) - [Hello, I am curious to know if my plant watering should change during the winter as well as using a fertilizer. I live…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5wBRUH1EpOalPWp3Zng9k0.md) (by 710 Central, 2025-10-21, 6 comments) - [I purchased a Lavender plant and after a few days, it has turned into this. I have no idea what happened. I kept it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i25YaHNQcWUV7oBm17NKIA.md) (by Ally, 2025-10-21, 6 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GEYiXFuKcBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQCQPz5uJTLiGA) --- _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_