--- 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. 60008 members, 13102 posts ## Posts - [I have this plant that came with a bunch of leaves in now and only has three does anyone have any ideas what I’m doing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65404c847b0c1868e1ffc4a6.md) (by Addy’s plants, 2023-10-31, 4 comments) - [Can anyone tell me what is going wrong with my crêpe myrtle sapling? It was watered and fertilized yesterday. Is it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/654023b5a4a07a9a14b4df7b.md) (by MiaBird, 2023-10-30, 5 comments) - [I need help my bird of paradise was reported based on this app’s recommendation and others, now the leaves have turned…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65401964367ce58468338cd3.md) (by Snail in, 2023-10-30, 3 comments) - [I’ve got trouble in paradise 😔 This is a new leaf that took her time unfurling. I let her do her thing, no pressure.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65401647594dda2e0bf36099.md) (by GlowWithMo, 2023-10-30, 5 comments) - [Hello almost all of my plants are growing mold in the soil??? could it be the kind of soil i’m using ? i’m using…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653ffd6e15cd3245047027fc.md) (by kailey, 2023-10-30, 4 comments) - [My mint is doing horrible I need some advice and help! Please 🙏](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653fea1e594dda5b88ec725c.md) (by My plants, 2023-10-30, 5 comments) - [Does anyone have success with pony tail palms? Could give me a few tips? I’ve had this almost a year and every time I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653fe83f4793b64a8e519e78.md) (by MummaDeb, 2023-10-30, 2 comments) - [I’m hoping I just had this too close to the grow light. What do y’all think?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653fd1b66c8b4413a504b5ef.md) (by Alex, 2023-10-30, 1 comment) - [Hello, I live on the Galt. I’m having trouble keeping my plants a live. Last year I got a good bloom on my calamondin…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653fd0bff8119c4cefbdac99.md) (by P-zo, 2023-10-30, 0 comments) - [Hi! Does anyone know what these fluffy white growths are on the base of my spider plant? They must be at least a cm…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653f8dc0a68b445b3044fde3.md) (by j cronin, 2023-10-30, 9 comments) - [In need of some serious help! My boyfriend was taking care of my plant when I moved to a new apartment (for about 2…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653ec51ef8119cf955a4d28c.md) (by Caity, 2023-10-29, 1 comment) - [My sisters elephant ear plant. I thought it might be sunburn but im unsure. Does anybody know what could be causing the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653e89707b0c18517ccbc446.md) (by Smallbeetoes, 2023-10-29, 4 comments) - [Hi everyone My Chinese money plant isn’t doing too well. It has lost almost all of its leaves. I’m not sure what I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653e81735f0be58e3962b506.md) (by Ros, 2023-10-29, 2 comments) - [My rubber plant is looking sad and droopy. I just moved it to an area with more light a few days ago but it has still…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653e7906367ce5723d041b9e.md) (by EveB, 2023-10-29, 2 comments) - [This plant hates me, gets droopy cause soil too dry, waters soil every three days cause it eats up the water too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653e4d8e211b924530e3d0ad.md) (by Soup, 2023-10-29, 0 comments) - [Hey everyone! I’m brand new to being able to keep plants alive. Thanks to this app I’ve actually had some plants for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653daa4817989d2cd7556324.md) (by NewToThePlantWorld, 2023-10-29, 8 comments) - [Idk what kind of Cacti it is but it looks like it’s withering and it does get plenty of sun](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653da762a4a07a8611743c93.md) (by Z loves plants, 2023-10-29, 4 comments) - [Made a post a few days ago on this guy and the yellowing is getting worse. I have had my dehumidifier off for a few…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653da07f8db4e08c54500b20.md) (by ElysianAndroid, 2023-10-28, 2 comments) - [What should I do with my monstera? I'm getting quite a few yellowing leaves, all seem to be newer growth close to the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653d924d5f0be56d424ead04.md) (by claws1, 2023-10-28, 11 comments) - [Hi plant friends, Does anyone know what this is on my Silver Bay? I found it while cleaning its leaves. It’s textured…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/653d5a71e6150467a6a69038.md) (by Melbo6, 2023-10-28, 1 comment) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=gILb6KJakhdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDwqf-1wDnmGA) --- _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_