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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [My prayer plant is sprouting leaves but lately they are shriveling up before they can unfurl. Any suggestions?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YPSOyvfRTkaCeNgIdeDfwg.md) (by Jdmiller, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [Is this mold on the roots of my snake plant??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rKpdeXLER4eNT48gmZJZZw.md) (by Oatishkay, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [I have a Japanese Dogwood and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for how to care for it. It’s currently in about a 2…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XO3UTzA9SAOUGZZc7z0o5Q.md) (by A, 2024-03-23, 7 comments)
- [Can anyone help me with my Kalanchoe? I got it six weeks ago and the blooms were great. I know blooms die off, but the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K_2aRA1ITsqJZ_uFOO1Nsg.md) (by West Coast Plants, 2024-03-23, 4 comments)
- [Any idea what these white dots are on this jade plant?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PWJbCU59ScG8MoAjI21wlA.md) (by Dirtsoda28, 2024-03-23, 11 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my mints leaves are changing color and turning almost white? I only water when the soil is dry or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nL8HEFTrQ9eetsyzJKOwBw.md) (by Ana, 2024-03-23, 1 comment)
- [Okay maybe one of you can help me with this. I’ve got 2 peace Lilly’s. Both the same age, they both get watered the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ckX2mCyAQz-smAz7mi6n1A.md) (by Robbo, 2024-03-23, 7 comments)
- [I can’t figure out what my Norfolk Pine needs! It looks all dry, with its tips curled and a lot of them falling off. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1LQFK52hRE6XoM0xAXcXjw.md) (by Georgie, 2024-03-23, 2 comments)
- [What’s wrong with my plant help before it dies](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o2fe10OKSpiwR47vSh2evQ.md) (by TheCrazyPlantLaidy, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [Heeeey, first time in this app, I’m 30yrs old and never thought I’d be obsessed with plants when I was a kid 😂 quick…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ENyWio40QM-UJQA16gbLYw.md) (by Robbo, 2024-03-23, 9 comments)
- [Anyone know what's going on with this monstera? Ithink it may be thrips but I'm not sure?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-eO2BG3ST0aQS-KyChOwgQ.md) (by Sam, 2024-03-23, 8 comments)
- [New growth on new zz plant looks like this and on the regular leaves too. Is it too much sun? I’ve had the plant for a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3_cGxEOhSx2K_2xFtnLphA.md) (by Dee, 2024-03-23, 6 comments)
- [Calathea Dottie issue: Had for 6 months w/o issue. Now several leaves have whatever this is and it slowly spreads up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1t4h8ZHkQm6xc8m4tEQLbQ.md) (by K, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [Hello, I bought this plant and the spotted these little white dots just wondering if it was bad and if so how do I help…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U8NAztGOTjyAP78ObirNHg.md) (by Judy, 2024-03-23, 8 comments)
- [Hey, has anybody got a clue how to save this little guy?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ESCIcA2hQGK0JRo9GKbXyw.md) (by Aud65312, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [This orchid died almost a year ago. Is there any hope of it coming back?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Olpy8iklRpeiJ2WMVAVgaA.md) (by McKenzie Sandroni, 2024-03-23, 2 comments)
- [I found these in the soil of my Pothos. Are there earth worms or larva? I don’t want to kill them if they’re good,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mJqybqZNR6Kzscq04m2rgQ.md) (by Racheal, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [My spider plant is drooping and my snake plant is drooping and has yellow leaves. The snake plant on here said it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4BeNm6GoQyaAPQFCGLDgiw.md) (by Jawn, 2024-03-23, 16 comments)
- [Does anyone have experience using Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) in their garden? Was considering it for some of my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LCCJrvJqR7GatYQRsltyhw.md) (by Koby, 2024-03-23, 1 comment)
- [hi planties! i need some help :( i went to water my smaller heart leaf philo today and this small clear orb was on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/digtv6caRGScI3mwNylZ5Q.md) (by sarita, 2024-03-23, 9 comments)

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