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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. 59960 members, 13078 posts

## Posts

- [What is this on my succulent?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jzFJTLecUWc4A4Zxhnbn8Z.md) (by Ellie, 2025-04-27, 7 comments)
- [I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some of the bottom leaves are turning yellow and dying…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nybPT2blV9ZXU3jq7609dt.md) (by Kallie, 2025-04-27, 5 comments)
- [HELP!! I got this Peace Lily 7 weeks ago at my mom’s funeral. The leaves keep turning yellow. On here it has said…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Sma9EfRU4TW6IYIeCkSf4l.md) (by Marym, 2025-04-27, 7 comments)
- [This is a rescue I saved from extreme dehydration and too much sunlight. She likes her new spot, but is still slightly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dU8c0aCCbAfjz5ZKIGP3jo.md) (by plant mommy, 2025-04-27, 4 comments)
- [Help! My monstera I thought was initially making a new leaf but it’s browning. Any ideas on the problem?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4C5QUn6XR5oGwLddkPQsnb.md) (by Carley, 2025-04-27, 6 comments)
- [My mom’s two hydrangeas aren’t looking too hot… are they fully out of commission or can I save them?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8v3Bwi7SWIp0HE7n8WmVLu.md) (by gothonasunday, 2025-04-26, 9 comments)
- [Silver Dragon alocasia is yellowing on the oldest leaf (again) but still getting a new leaf. Troubleshooting ideas?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JNJtvAIPH03DyaoE5KdqKg.md) (by Koyote, 2025-04-26, 5 comments)
- [Believe I have a problem with fungus gnats in my corn plant soil. Any recommendations on how to address and prevent?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RHwJLfebPizgpTGf5sG9VP.md) (by Playa vista plants, 2025-04-26, 7 comments)
- [Why do the bottom leaves of my ficus have these brown spots?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/j4vaLrDesf3BZjRBNr6tQy.md) (by allie, 2025-04-26, 3 comments)
- [Hi! I recently got this plant from a friend who’s going travelling, it appeared sick when I got it but hasn’t gotten…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZCAWBGtSjlwf3oyVuRwxZ0.md) (by Bryn, 2025-04-26, 2 comments)
- [Hi guys, purchased this beautiful Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) and notices this on it’s edges :( it feels a bit crispy. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OplKwWBqZ3pFFKX02mXjKG.md) (by GreenMommy, 2025-04-26, 4 comments)
- [Hi all! I just noticed my dieffenbachia has a hole thing on the side of the stem. I repotted it recently, but otherwise…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U1vrLK1Ze6RX9xRzocufd8.md) (by Sammie, 2025-04-26, 4 comments)
- [Watermelon Peperomia - I know there’s no bugs or anything. Am I not watering enough? Leaves didn’t used to split and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZxGVjywrHQHh6BPyq6bKP2.md) (by MicAZ, 2025-04-26, 2 comments)
- [HELP! I don’t know what happening! Why do the leaves look like this? I just got this plant and it was perfectly fine!…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HxhV3dT6fbQ18cVg7shkXR.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2025-04-26, 10 comments)
- [Hello, I have a small string of bananas that has some spots of brown mush and I wanted some advice on what it is thank…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4OGue5uLMNtNAdvr7vDeia.md) (by Roro, 2025-04-26, 3 comments)
- [My plant was diagnosed by the app that my plant is underwater. Can anybody confirm or recommend how to cure, thank you…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yt5LsK7VaCqEzWOt8sCvPB.md) (by Lu ‘s Big Back Yard, 2025-04-26, 16 comments)
- [Haworthia ‘Moon Shadow’ I think I’m killing it and idk how. There’s small new growth in the middle but my plant is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LkaiNF42Femma0SYjA7bDr.md) (by Gusty, 2025-04-26, 5 comments)
- [So I’m having problems with my avocado tree,it was happy as a clam while still in the rooting water. Once transplanted…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yh0yI12w3RG4zvRURGAF7H.md) (by Abby B, 2025-04-26, 4 comments)
- [Edit: I found a few thrips, would love suggestions on how to treat them! This fellow here has been struggling for a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/axoZGiRPLF8kn3IXPnZtqv.md) (by Lolly, 2025-04-26, 4 comments)
- [I just got this aloe. I reported it and trimmed some of its leaves. Now it is turning brown and sagging. Any idea what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H2M9c8pTPpfYdVFzTxZYl7.md) (by PlantMom829, 2025-04-25, 5 comments)

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