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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. 60012 members, 13104 posts

## Posts

- [I added soil to the pot and then watered, about a week later I noticed all the bottom leaves become mushy and fall off.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b5e475fdb47756f62987cc.md) (by Lori Anne, 2023-07-18, 3 comments)
- [The leaves on my polka dot plant have been curling a little bit. I’m not sure why because it’s not under direct…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b5a6641c296b57f22bab36.md) (by Kara, 2023-07-17, 2 comments)
- [I was doing a routine morning check up on my plants and I think my Cebu Blue had something going on in the soil. Idk if…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b58d5ddf2856c9a4e01286.md) (by Kayla, 2023-07-17, 2 comments)
- [Alocasia Black Velvet. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b58bd4ba66625e07dbb68d.md) (by Cindy Asby, 2023-07-17, 7 comments)
- [My plant is growing further but in the middle leaves are start’s rotting and falling off. Is there any way to fix this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b5728f590a871835badd6e.md) (by Jay, 2023-07-17, 1 comment)
- [What is that on my alocasia odora? Aphids?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b561a9fdb4776d3a0c116f.md) (by ccmurr4y, 2023-07-17, 6 comments)
- [Is there any way to help her? I’ve been watering according to the app. She got some little white bugs all over her but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b54df055a7fae4658e34f9.md) (by Skagnew, 2023-07-17, 8 comments)
- [white fuzz on my felt bush :(. just came back from vacation last night and found this white fuzz growing on the base of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b5494c3ac341911ea40b6d.md) (by vivaroni, 2023-07-17, 2 comments)
- [So, I am rescuing this little guy. Seems he is a ginseng bonsai ficus? Not sure. I found spider mites and removed as…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b54800ba66623767cc0492.md) (by Annai C., 2023-07-17, 5 comments)
- [picked this guy up from the store because he could use some love, any suggestions?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4da512c738991d1f697e1.md) (by nat, 2023-07-17, 1 comment)
- [My favorite plant (Frizzle Sizzle) was completely fine when i left which was only three days ago, however i came back…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4c505ba666273fcb3023c.md) (by Ace, 2023-07-17, 2 comments)
- [Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong? Just looking somewhere to start on what could be wrong](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4a533b632b03af87b82cd.md) (by BillyB, 2023-07-17, 6 comments)
- [what is everyone favorite soil mixture? something chunky and not going to retain a ton of water? the soil in about half…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4a24e97b6bc16bb41f229.md) (by monsteramurderer, 2023-07-17, 3 comments)
- [Huh plant lovers I needddd help !!!! I left my tropicana outside in the sun for a long time how can I revive her?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b49fc0df28561433af6d66.md) (by Wildflower, 2023-07-17, 2 comments)
- [Any suggestions on saving this bonsai ficus? Inherited it this weekend along with a half dead lucky bamboo shoot. 😑 I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b467bc97b6bc3ec435cbd5.md) (by Annai C., 2023-07-16, 2 comments)
- [My curly ivy is turning brown and drying up at the base, how do I stop it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b451581e14786e990dc3be.md) (by Evie, 2023-07-16, 1 comment)
- [I have a hibiscus plant that’s been outside my house for years. We basically just ignore it typically cause it’s been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4505825a1653b15aac63a.md) (by PlantCryptid, 2023-07-16, 6 comments)
- [Any ideas on what I can do to stop this??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b44b6a2c738985d7d8e097.md) (by Hailey, 2023-07-16, 4 comments)
- [Hi, I was having trouble with my Dracaena. I got really good advice here and she seems better. Someone recommended…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b43ab6b632b07144640e99.md) (by SDHAIR, 2023-07-16, 3 comments)
- [I have no clue what is wrong with my calathea! It used to be very healthy but one day after giving it some new soil,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64b4348925a1658c7fa46148.md) (by jette, 2023-07-16, 8 comments)

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