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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. 59991 members, 13094 posts

## Posts

- [What is on my plant? How do I treat it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SRFXOwDZSSqIWaJ9NsxkYQ.md) (by ✨ Shalyn ✨, 2024-08-09, 2 comments)
- [A few of my Golden Pothos leaves are turning yellow and going soft - plus the black spots on that one leaf. The soil…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/48MorrnIQRCz0Ij2inYPdA.md) (by Maisie, 2024-08-09, 4 comments)
- [I put some of this 4 week feeder in some of my house plants and now the leaves are turning yellow, any ideas? I thought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WwrrX2keS_WGQjxjaOuOlg.md) (by Catherine, 2024-08-09, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone have an idea on what these white specks are on the backside of my Angel Wing Begonia?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/M0md4LOMTbOY7J4zdEon-A.md) (by Erin, 2024-08-09, 4 comments)
- [I wad gifted this string of dolphins a bit less than a year ago and it died completely within a few months. I was able…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FHyX7OV5RC6-7TEhs5tlkQ.md) (by London Cravener 🪴, 2024-08-09, 4 comments)
- [Hi I was wondering if someone could please help me, I feel like I’m being paranoid with my SOP. I seen some webbing on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rEOv5CncT1ugFwNCdcKNuw.md) (by Raquel, 2024-08-09, 6 comments)
- [help! I had some sun damage to my Christmas cactus when it was outside for summer and just recently this branch fell…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xAwy8XP9SNijGT5D-1W4Pw.md) (by regan, 2024-08-09, 1 comment)
- [This calathea vittata had spider mites that I got rid of two weeks ago. I’ve cut most of the leaves on it because they…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5l7hsvUfSsKpGIuNssJ1og.md) (by Lailani, 2024-08-09, 0 comments)
- [I bought this variegated Burle Marx cutting back in February. The roots have grown over the months and the plant is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/I7hIuHrqSoqHMrKs30Z5fg.md) (by Aspen, 2024-08-08, 1 comment)
- [Hey everyone! So I know something is off with my basil because the leaves are discolored and the stems are becoming…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/77czTVaZQXiyt9B_sZebDA.md) (by Bethany, 2024-08-08, 2 comments)
- [Should I trim the dry brittle tips of this birdsnest fern?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fGilqf8TRHyAUW8ITlbpUw.md) (by Helena, 2024-08-08, 1 comment)
- [Stealing and rescuing this orchid from my work office, but idk what all these colors and such are… is she able to be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XP5mqvHDREiU1gPnwxn1Hw.md) (by Superia B, 2024-08-08, 2 comments)
- [Anyone know why these spots are appearing on my flf?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0hDHL3uTTe-yHmLSF05uhg.md) (by Ally, 2024-08-08, 8 comments)
- [It’s been a while since I noticed that my fern just stopped growing. I’ve kept an eye and noticed that it has little…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CRQ4J-OlSjGINS1r199NBA.md) (by Biophiscape, 2024-08-08, 2 comments)
- [HELP!!! WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY TOMATOES?? I suspect over watering](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2UM8yef-R1CpnASIUnR09w.md) (by Me, 2024-08-08, 6 comments)
- [We had heavy rain our area for the last couple of weeks. The weather has cleared out. But this lady is in distress. She…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8bG8upZSTAOT690sFkgO-w.md) (by Ranjana, 2024-08-08, 2 comments)
- [Hello ! This is my friend’s pilea which like they said is drooping and seems to have some discolouration, does anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/a2YwHBsWTQSjbZtssvrEow.md) (by Hettie, 2024-08-08, 3 comments)
- [I feel like all I think about is fungus gnats these days. We’ve had an infestation since June, due to moving house next…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5QURMG5QQmynyOp8_yJyag.md) (by MoMo, 2024-08-08, 15 comments)
- [Anyone know what I can do for my friend? Not sure if it's getting too much light or not enough. I leave the blinds…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0S-SEcCdRve81AgWHrLs4A.md) (by Karla, 2024-08-08, 4 comments)
- [Hi guys! I was wondering if you could suggest anything to make my bamboo ginger feel better. Ever since I’ve moved to a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nDbSIrglRFWZOETsvg7B2g.md) (by Vladdie, 2024-08-08, 4 comments)

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