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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

- [What is happening to my fig plant? I planted in the spring in zone 8a NC. It grew quickly and beautiful, in the last…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RH_WnCt0TCqYIbs-f3OnNQ.md) (by Claudia, 2024-09-05, 0 comments)
- [Any idea what’s happening? I mist to water only.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RqCXm-C_TFS9HCI5DasAvQ.md) (by Vonne, 2024-09-05, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my parlor palm could be getting black spots?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ECnZAXo7SLevjPfevt9AwA.md) (by Angelo Canedo, 2024-09-05, 2 comments)
- [My philodendron is growing beautifully but I noticed this week that the lower new growth is pink in color while the new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kQ7fUUatRzKozLS2-rieNQ.md) (by Jaime, 2024-09-05, 11 comments)
- [Hi, I believe the yellow/browning is from too much sun as I have changed its placement and this is the first time it’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MLvdy2CtRDCDFgTK-lvSUQ.md) (by Juliet, 2024-09-05, 4 comments)
- [Hey does anyone know what’s going on with my lucky bamboo? Planta said it was in too bright of a spot so I just moved…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JjlTzJkvStKTFnYeXJ6Yog.md) (by Juliet, 2024-09-05, 5 comments)
- [I found little turd-looking drops on the leaves of my mini purple this morning. This plant lives inside, so I’m not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rN0d-ljHSQ61eYiXcZdNHw.md) (by Daril, 2024-09-05, 2 comments)
- [Hey, does any one know what has happened to my Cury Slim air plant? I just noticed it this morning and it's the side…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uqVptcz9TeaOPaQDrkvLag.md) (by Mia, 2024-09-05, 0 comments)
- [Rust? I have this on several of my philodendrons. The white specks don’t move so I’m not thinking mites. Any ideas?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cf9wkFnTSPmxMtinfIJFnQ.md) (by Amie206, 2024-09-05, 5 comments)
- [Wondering in these spots on my snake plant are concerning? And it's droopiness? I only water when the soil is dry and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p2HJeomMQWqrzmP_vO1jxA.md) (by Ivy, 2024-09-05, 2 comments)
- [Hey guys!! I got a spider plant recently and I repotted her a few nights ago and gave her a big drink with some miracle…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iqGTwhgnQ3Wh1t-dRs-Fbg.md) (by Ivy, 2024-09-05, 6 comments)
- [Hello fellow plant enthusiasts! I need some advice. My Thai monstera just today showed yellowing in the leaves as…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/B4rsnrx6RaetvNABF6aO5A.md) (by Zei, 2024-09-05, 6 comments)
- [Hey, I was wondering if anyone could help me with my teardrop pepperomia. She was very healthy last week, but this week…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GWvGm8JFTYiDnoN28mcrvQ.md) (by PlantLover#24, 2024-09-05, 6 comments)
- [I have an avocado tree that is in its nursery pot. I don’t know if fish tank water would count as liquid fertilizer. Do…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aDRtHC7aQHutB_FlHQ4BZA.md) (by Plant Grower, 2024-09-04, 2 comments)
- [Anyone know what these little bugs are? They are tiny so could be babies. Need to know if I should kill them or leave…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/n_t8keoRTByyUL4UEsJK4g.md) (by JJ, 2024-09-04, 9 comments)
- [My potted rhododendron bloomed wonderfully this spring and it has tons of buds on it… however, almost all of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MEWoDqxPSz2n1Hfb4yb0jQ.md) (by Jodi, 2024-09-04, 7 comments)
- [Anyone have the cure for this white powdering stuff on my dieffenbachia? Can’t get rid of it. Tried spraying neem oil…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SgHgwR31TYeX6KQPdm9lXw.md) (by Buffy, 2024-09-04, 2 comments)
- [Help needed! I brought her home from a walmart quite a few weeks ago, repotted her to check her roots and have been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YqEOxpdeSTizwXIDcvxTaA.md) (by Bailey, 2024-09-04, 12 comments)
- [Help please!!! I have soooo many fungus gnats and don’t know what to do to get rid of them permanently. I’ve tried…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6eVpengYRqKYhwUzIQujog.md) (by H, 2024-09-04, 6 comments)
- [Help! Having issues with my monstera that’s never given me problems in 3 years. First photo is when I first moved into…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WAb2fubGRrGC_LnaN6L8tQ.md) (by hannah, 2024-09-04, 2 comments)

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