--- 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. 59958 members, 13077 posts ## Posts - [Any ideas why my donkey tail is cracking?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kMj8faEw8eEiYGwZ8QdRaB.md) (by Ashley, 2025-04-21, 5 comments) - [99% sure my snake plant has fungus gnats, and when I bought it last friday (4/11) it hasnt dried up since then. Should…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JochheOA8YVf6PQLf7FY6Y.md) (by jas, 2025-04-21, 8 comments) - [Hi friends, where exactly would you snip on my Maranata plant? There are yellow and brown leaves from when I shocked it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g3hu82yhzwJckXETL2TYQj.md) (by Lauren, 2025-04-21, 3 comments) - [SOS!! i’m a new plant mom and i would really appreciate any advice!! one of my flowers are drooping!! im not sure if i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wTeMtwHiw21tbVJP34ZQHZ.md) (by greenora, 2025-04-21, 1 comment) - [If anyone can recommend anything for my pink princess it would be highly appreciated. I’ve inserted pictures of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vEvV3Ji4bSqFU3KOXwaRoj.md) (by Madde, 2025-04-21, 6 comments) - [Here is a strange question: how can I protect my newly planted Peggy Martin roses from getting pummeled by my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/T2Cnr2QRT2eG4pq5hIabAo.md) (by Amy, 2025-04-20, 2 comments) - [willow is pushing out plenty of new growth however this powdery mildew won’t go anywhere…I don’t believe it’s hurting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xTHhYQEWDhSd4j8Fdw839l.md) (by loccednwla, 2025-04-20, 4 comments) - [I have new leafs budding ofc course but on the downside the lower ones are yellowing really fast/aggressively and I see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Lytpsg5f4EBCQDOJ5OnPoQ.md) (by loccednwla, 2025-04-20, 3 comments) - [I got this plant a couple weeks ago and I put it fairly close to a window but out of direct light. There are new leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qWtHR4VmbABzoE04oWObsO.md) (by whereour\_blueis, 2025-04-20, 4 comments) - [Hey everyone! I am having some issues with my Money Tree. Two of the stems were growing white fuzzy mold on them and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mTpP0lyVRFmdUPvdEeAVpY.md) (by alaina\_55, 2025-04-20, 5 comments) - [Hello yall! I’d like you to start off by saying I’m not great with leafy plants. I excel at succulents and cacti. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fzBmuPa9ITOL7TiV0Dk9HL.md) (by Skimbutt, 2025-04-20, 4 comments) - [Hey yallllll!!! Happy easter 🌿🌱🐰🐣 curious if anybody has advice to prevent pest the spring, i have quite the plant…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eq5FyVzClQmLE29OflXiLR.md) (by Abbeywabby🪴🎍, 2025-04-20, 5 comments) - [Ok I don’t have a plant question- I have app questions. I’m finding this app frustrating For example- why am I tasked…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JqIWFG1hv2T73QW0V5AGCe.md) (by JBS, 2025-04-20, 1 comment) - [birds of paradise with some yellowing leaves. Are they just old or potentially other issues? In a south facing window](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KdZLx6siCQEy7ea9GP40n7.md) (by lauraplants, 2025-04-20, 1 comment) - [Would anyone be able to tell me what my best plan of action would be against these? Im trashing the palm tree these…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qWKXRMk9WuocjSMKKHIqKT.md) (by Roxanne, 2025-04-20, 1 comment) - [What should do to keep this plant alive? I am new to indoors plants. I have a water cone with a wine bottle that I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sY8eLxKFwvhOoVYlOie8yy.md) (by Amin Fadhil, 2025-04-20, 2 comments) - [I just discovered that my aloe plant has severe root rot and has completely rotted away from its roots. Is there any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xSUPsYPtDufu0nE8H6oVlz.md) (by barbara1321, 2025-04-20, 7 comments) - [Hey all. I just started this week with three blueberry plants (premier rabbiteye from a nursery, a powder blue and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EzXqfQBNsKGMONR2dfdmkC.md) (by plantgeekjayee, 2025-04-20, 3 comments) - [I have a new Hoya that we have been caring for for a few weeks now with a grow light for 12 hour cycles. Is this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CioTezTX0uANIA52aumaiH.md) (by Thomasto, 2025-04-20, 4 comments) - [Hey guys! I’ve decided after successfully growing 3 kids to try my hands at growing something else. I planted these…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yMgBnF6lnUFcL3XdbHkamu.md) (by Plant Bae, 2025-04-20, 4 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GO196tgYOBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBBCKJXqtbjGA) --- _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_