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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. 59997 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Hello! I am new to flower growing and planted snap dragons earlier this year. The flowers appear to be falling over and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/x7TyI2dGR0GgBeVcEq3A7Q.md) (by Julia, 2024-04-06, 3 comments)
- [My momma has a fiddle-leaf fig in her house and she’s concerned about why it’s only growing at the bottom. It wasn’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g0O1pmLqTLCQcA5NiaUeKg.md) (by Maria Pan, 2024-04-06, 6 comments)
- [😮‍💨 I have been struggling with understanding her proper care for almost two years now. It went from full and vibrant…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L1M-PFStT76IL20ZAUsxBg.md) (by Nia’s Leafy Wonders, 2024-04-06, 1 comment)
- [Hi! It looks like there are deposits of yellow or grey fine dust on the tops of a bunch of the leaves of my fiddle leaf…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/avQYZzTqST2kAiEJW3IITw.md) (by Patrick, 2024-04-06, 3 comments)
- [Can any plant doctors give me a second opinion? My corn plant has been developing these rusty spots in the center of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9j4eb5mIQ5aqssV-E68amQ.md) (by Mosspond, 2024-04-06, 2 comments)
- [Happy Saturday! Can anyone tell me why my strawberry begonia has developed a white powdery substance on her leaves?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wAOKfRdsRlKxHT_wb8zeOw.md) (by Tara 🪴👶🏻, 2024-04-06, 5 comments)
- [HELP ‼️‼️‼️‼️ hello, so I gave both of my plants light every day from both angles and they’re looking really sad and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xX86kKePQ5GZwKAXFUjYbQ.md) (by Plant mom, 2024-04-06, 2 comments)
- [I just troubleshooted my plant with Dr. Planta and the diagnosis was under watering. I already repotted her on Monday…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l5QJVxInSLKA_-HcKf9IMw.md) (by kjk614, 2024-04-06, 3 comments)
- [Hello there! Help needed 🚨 These two plants are constantly swarming with giant gnats or fruit flies. It’s getting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HFOu8HAkSfatixPGJUOhSg.md) (by NewPlantLady, 2024-04-06, 8 comments)
- [Should I be concerned about these white spots?! I have had this plant for two months and am just noticing them on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/424Qr_BVTWySMBzOnYtGbA.md) (by Hailey, 2024-04-06, 3 comments)
- [I recently got a Alocasia Nobilis and I just wanna know if it’s normal to have them curl a little bit. It’s not the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TytVWxwnRpWa-ZKo06bo_Q.md) (by Breezy6621, 2024-04-06, 3 comments)
- [hi, i’m pretty new to plants! i was wondering if this plant is alright for this succulent? it does not have a drainage…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hfwa-XsySeqCcgPbKB_uhQ.md) (by Josie, 2024-04-06, 7 comments)
- [Hi guys, I found some white mold on the soil of my plant. I removed the mold but I don’t know what else I can do to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VErnGci-QOGFW5m5_YHJaQ.md) (by Keiri, 2024-04-06, 4 comments)
- [Hello, I just brought plant and it have white fuzz on soil what can I do to take it out. You can’t see it really I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nQUu1s3aST6W9gm0CR32Tg.md) (by Natashalie, 2024-04-06, 6 comments)
- [My focus ginseng is dying!! Pls help! All of his leaves are turning yellow with black spots! I think it is a nutrient…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XM8A0-8cRduMdl-Si80J3g.md) (by Madz, 2024-04-05, 3 comments)
- [Any idea what could be going on with the leaves on my Chlorophytum fireflash? There was two plants in my original pot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-h1eEsbVS7a3tZUbIlg3Cw.md) (by Florence, 2024-04-05, 0 comments)
- [Perfect Plantista is offering 10% off their new pest prevention spray. The code is below. If you’re a first time buyer…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BdWVIHK-SWuj7rnR6Xk_kQ.md) (by Nic Van D, 2024-04-05, 0 comments)
- [PS I HATE those sticky yellow butterflies that catch fungus gnats. I put them in my 30 odd plants the other night and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9w6D7xx-TBOqGlqOLtLVZQ.md) (by Lynda, 2024-04-05, 11 comments)
- [SICK AND TIRED OF FUNGUS GNATS! Then please see the YouTube video called “how to prevent and get rid of fungus…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Xb9NhrNNS129y7QzW4aZnA.md) (by Lynda, 2024-04-05, 8 comments)
- [What’s causing my Peperomia’s leaves to split? The new growth is also looking deformed. I use Planta as a guideline for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BP4VPgFwTfOfV47DcWHDNQ.md) (by QueazyMonkey, 2024-04-05, 14 comments)

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