--- 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. 59964 members, 13081 posts ## Posts - [I got this plant from a seller who I won’t name because they have rectified the situation. I was excited to get it but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SeVM931dIthByV6WVqJDhi.md) (by Plantress, 2025-03-15, 14 comments) - [My poor, once-thriving calathea has been struggling with thrips for months. I’ve been using a spray of water, isopropyl…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2TLOPVFWyDgSTeBoPaxWwY.md) (by Jackie H, 2025-03-15, 6 comments) - [I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rwDaK3O7rYffTdzHfa6RS8.md) (by Reigan, 2025-03-14, 6 comments) - [VFT virgin here! 🪰🌱 here we both are sitting outside for enrichment time 💚 I bought this cutie little VFT from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ajS8cXfCS8i1oU46RvF8pO.md) (by Sasha, 2025-03-14, 4 comments) - [Hi, I’ve noticed these holes appearing in my bird of paradise leaves that make these lines. I know the humidity is too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Txqsmdkqr0ZPwb8uu9zNTB.md) (by Sarah, 2025-03-14, 1 comment) - [Please help! My ivy plant has dried out, I noticed it was getting dry several weeks ago so I watered it and it’s never…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dObscRkXujq4Aaes108scX.md) (by Janna, 2025-03-14, 8 comments) - [I have scale, and I was wondering is this the black sooty mold thing and how to treat it? This is my lemon tree and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o7PHWfONQeN8zg4ybxupLb.md) (by Planta member, 2025-03-14, 3 comments) - [I have found these small dots on my plants, I’m not sure if it could be a problem or not. But it’s only on three of them](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7HQvkrckAMXUv2YLMaVs4w.md) (by Plenty is dancing :3, 2025-03-14, 3 comments) - [My peperomia has turned very pale and grey (used to be dark green and red) and hasn’t seemed to bounce back. I think…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NMNaSHqOEKG4tK8YDNolT3.md) (by Tally, 2025-03-14, 4 comments) - [I have this adorable air plant in an adorable pot. But he hasn't been doing so hot. I watered him today but his leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w3eZDR7B0bEZrQzLL6Vn77.md) (by Lover of Cacti, 2025-03-13, 4 comments) - [Recently my mom bought me this plant for my bday, and I’m unsure on whether or not it is just dusty or if it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TvFYRE7raINTbkYkIGDNs8.md) (by Plenty is dancing :3, 2025-03-13, 4 comments) - [Hi there. I have an Aloe Vera plant given to me by a friend. The original plant pot was cracked so I replanted it in a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3iW0kEzF4dTl5fYPzKzs85.md) (by Penny, 2025-03-13, 7 comments) - [Hi, I have KoRn the corn plant here. I'm learning, so keep that in mind. 😃 I'm concerned about the browning on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kgOkislalxoZNZg4OaFDNP.md) (by NewPlantDadRy, 2025-03-13, 0 comments) - [So I trimmed my ponytail palm without looking up if that’s the correct thing to do, I had her in way too small of a pot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/f5EV7tBhnPRnB7LQ08aGd6.md) (by Willow, 2025-03-13, 1 comment) - [Hey peeps, I need some help here. I just moved into a new home 3 days ago and my pink dragon // alocasia elephant ear…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U7Ol6fbcBybZlrZ3qxYxkv.md) (by Madeline, 2025-03-12, 5 comments) - [My money tree has been through a lot, but most recently has been doing well, had new shoots, etc. Should I remove the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6ShXiXsN9PUJOg68vRMpht.md) (by Carley, 2025-03-12, 2 comments) - [Hi gang! I've got a very wintery problem on my hands. I'm noticing some mold growing in the soil on two of my plants, I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xagwEgqckWpXtGO7TfJErD.md) (by 🎲Sunmoth🍡, 2025-03-12, 13 comments) - [Help plant family. Browish area on leaves. Doesn’t rub off. Watered when dry. Some spots I know are from water I think.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H6IZkRPXm1Xo4Ce5y40OT1.md) (by Planty Granma, 2025-03-12, 1 comment) - [My song of India plant has been losing leaves lately. I did move it recently but I moved it closer to the window. It is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8U191zStO4hkAHxsHEQrYt.md) (by SJ, 2025-03-12, 1 comment) - [Hi, I bought this plant I believe its Called Alocasia Regal Sheild, as soon as i got it home i live in a studio so i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/D0yPB9xewEasOilMqX3uHQ.md) (by AR, 2025-03-12, 5 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mHpjOB8bLBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBa6UpLwBPkGA) --- _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_