--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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. 59911 members, 13050 posts ## Posts - [Help! Ive had my rattlesnake plant for about 2.5 years. It has always been in a self watering planter and I only use…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ydb25MxzNuaH3NTIDCE6vl.md) (by Plant Dad, 2026-08-15, 2 comments) - [So I just got this little succulent about a 2 weeks ago when I brought it home I noticed that it had a tinny little…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ENhB6Yi3f6YoWTxusjyMAY.md) (by Plant grow please, 2026-08-15, 2 comments) - [This is my first time with a tree philodendron and she’s been doing so well until I repotted her two weeks ago. She’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k0icFDIBhkwdLFeERnK7ny.md) (by Ryan, 2026-08-15, 1 comment) - [My mom is 65 and listens to NO BODY, but Jesus or the Holy Ghost… I asked her every day not to water the plants daily……](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AqJXPu8WdPgn1fz4JBHzqi.md) (by LA, 2026-08-15, 10 comments) - [I don’t know what’s wrong with my baby Reba every week she sick not once has she grown any or stopped browning so…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0Lkn7tuVNFCgxErfz7WgGh.md) (by LA, 2026-08-15, 3 comments) - [🥹 I was seeing little holes in my leaves! I got her diagnosed, figured I followed the directions well but woke up to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jAEhM949uulZsS4OPfRaGh.md) (by LA, 2026-08-15, 0 comments) - [I got this Monstera Deliciosa Aurea today and of the 2 in the store I simply chose this one because it was surprisingly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wb4wTP8mOb11eL3TlZ0vvV.md) (by Nikiller, 2026-08-15, 6 comments) - [My fittonia (nerve plant) is starting to get all dry around some of its bottom leaves. Her soil is still moist and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eUVbyrhKiFbngALq7jZo5a.md) (by Crow, 2026-08-14, 9 comments) - [Hello Planta community ☺️👋🏻 Would anyone have found an effective solution to get rid of fruit flies and flying gnats?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9W2LDpzQnqjeN0dWQyoEBj.md) (by Mimi, 2026-08-14, 7 comments) - [what is this on my calathea? I wiped it оff and it came straight off, bunched up - almost like it was plant tissue - it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zdEsheUhc1nJsjXfEUIxg7.md) (by Casey and Maria, 2026-08-14, 2 comments) - [What could be the issue with my BOP? With the tips being brown. Do I need to repot bc it’s still in the nursery pot for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FgtPwIV1CigwKKagEj7FZc.md) (by It’s Plants 4 Me, 2026-08-14, 0 comments) - [How does my fig plant look? Is there any suggestions for it? A lot of like the tips of the leaves are black and the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zayUL5Hyznsuz1E2UHhQlr.md) (by The goddess kt, 2026-08-14, 3 comments) - [So I’ve grown an avocado plant from seed and it was time to up-pot it. I decided to put it in a grow bag and tried to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1jRNizHpGDhMJWz5QFHNR7.md) (by GlowWithMo, 2026-08-14, 3 comments) - [Really been struggling with my Thai con… why is it browning before it even unfurls?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gbjtuxFNFFQXoN0qpAJ6FX.md) (by Brijae, 2026-08-13, 1 comment) - [These two yellow leaves are the 5th and 6th to turn and drop within the last month, and this has never happened with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oXpC7jVLJm3pyfx2ChNcnL.md) (by Kate, 2026-08-13, 2 comments) - [My money plant has had multiple leaves closer to the bottom of the stem drop like this.. they will get really yellow…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uF3vodvYAMAYijvHz4gswL.md) (by Kate, 2026-08-13, 0 comments) - [Why are these dry spots and little hole appearing on the leaf? Too much sun, not enough water, something else?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gEUOyj6JK1dPjUIIfcbFZt.md) (by EmilyB, 2026-08-13, 5 comments) - [Help!! First time ever dealing with spider mites. I have a large collection, over 60 plants that are all touching each…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3z2fC03OydZPd2PeVBIbKL.md) (by Katie, 2026-08-13, 2 comments) - [Not sure why this guys leaves are yellowing? When I got him there were a few holes but now some of the bottom leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aXValEEUagZEdRxJ9NgzOT.md) (by Plant grow please, 2026-08-13, 3 comments) - [Not sure if you can see the wrinkles but my cantaloupe feels soft kinda squishy but I don’t think it’s ready to pick.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FligLCLsn4fLCUA1b3Djw0.md) (by AlCr, 2026-08-12, 2 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GNbgOi8fyxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAb4OcPwCXhGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_