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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"
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# 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. 59985 members, 13090 posts

## Posts

- [This white substance popped up within the past day or so in my pink princess. It’s only in the soil on the side of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hmgeHXuiQLK70WuL3CrPZA.md) (by Nina, 2024-09-03, 6 comments)
- [Helpppp. Why does my monstera look like this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0BJFA7t5R4OyOVqcTKLaCg.md) (by Shelby, 2024-09-03, 3 comments)
- [There’s brown leafs on my plant. What do I do?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RM62ksiGSAKJ7uBsrUFS0w.md) (by Kaylee, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [I found a yellow mushroom growing in my money tree soil, what does this mean???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3sedo6MyQGOjoh6N9T5THg.md) (by Madison, 2024-09-02, 1 comment)
- [my ficus benjamina isn’t looking too great. i’m still a beginner when it comes to plants but i’ve been doing well so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gOBIQGyiTUmPZqnRpJK_OA.md) (by Grace, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Why are the ends of my polka dot begonia turning brown and crispy?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DSR2TaJaTl20c98HUBENqg.md) (by Brianna Miller, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Super proud of her, she’s gorgeous no matter what, but why are the tips of her leaves turning brown and crispy?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v6gR-5HbShmtBDyESdNOrQ.md) (by Brianna Miller, 2024-09-02, 1 comment)
- [I can’t get rid of these damn thrips. I shower the plant I use a highly recommended spray but no luck. It’s been like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eyY6ufkoRjq2sJNj2W7DKw.md) (by James, 2024-09-02, 6 comments)
- [I have an arrowhead plant which I started from a cutting that was doing great until around 2 months ago. It's leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hrCT0-avSLOBUwPyn5d4Ew.md) (by BRAYMZ, 2024-09-02, 1 comment)
- [So I have this plant on my deck. It’s not growing? Should I repot it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oAZkDaWgT7G2rzmEvfQBxA.md) (by Amoy, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Help!!!! What’s going on with my Monstera? You can only notice the discoloration in the light and under the leaf… it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yfO_nlT4RhiA05weGGVEUA.md) (by Dee-Dee, 2024-09-02, 7 comments)
- [Is there any way to help a plant who recently had root rot grow back leaves? My last plant was reported a little bit…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KHKrjxhCRa-hxoRJU97_ew.md) (by Ari, 2024-09-02, 5 comments)
- [What is this white stuff on the soil of my philodendron? Is it mold? Am I watering this plant too much? Should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ADQBzf9URSa8y9t-Hq7KmQ.md) (by Anna, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Please can someone help me with whether these are first signs of thrips? I’m really worried about my plants as when I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/688YsM3LTDuMq9rhmbQ-cQ.md) (by Maddy, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Hey guys. I really don't think I've been over watering this guy. If anything I'm under watering it. But I notice the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KQUsV26pQeqQ2dFVKsFa8g.md) (by Agma the Destroyer, 2024-09-02, 4 comments)
- [My aloe plant in my room is doing really well, had pups etc. looks wonderful But i have come to the realization that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kD4luUckS7etMt42QqPtaQ.md) (by Ghost, 2024-09-02, 7 comments)
- [This lily was doing well until recently. Idk what’s wrong with it. I didn’t see any bugs or anything. What could be the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dJoRtBHxSQqPXdrp9bmAiQ.md) (by DeeDee, 2024-09-02, 4 comments)
- [This is Hercules, my BOP and it has a new leaf and it’s uncurling. I think it will tear the leaf. Do you help it or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/r_fai-x0STqtGpEjJhml7Q.md) (by DeeDee, 2024-09-02, 2 comments)
- [Any advice for gnat infestation? I have repotted my plants twice now. Tried using hydrogen peroxide water, tried…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C2j3kgBGS8aCaMJ9VCUpQQ.md) (by PlantMom, 2024-09-02, 8 comments)
- [(I’ll add pic later) How do you save a dying baby juniper (I think)? It’s almost all brown, but still has some green…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BCCNM0EBRxauSj4yLzVWKA.md) (by Mossy-paws, 2024-09-01, 4 comments)

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