--- 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. 59937 members, 13066 posts ## Posts - [Should I be concerned about the holes in this leaf? I don’t see other holes really.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JXh3W4txg2ucEXRIwGzvEh.md) (by DenverPlantLady, 2025-09-03, 1 comment) - [My Black Locust Bonsai Tree has lost all of its leaves. 😭 I grew it from a seed since January and I have no idea how…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wCy8SD23XjbtjQ1G2TvnYA.md) (by Syd, 2025-09-03, 8 comments) - [What’s wrong with my pothos it’s leaves are turning yellow and I’ve shown her to you guys before and I had really bugs…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P6jWo5BKO7CtaHXLRAclBh.md) (by GARDEN GIRL, 2025-09-03, 4 comments) - [Guys I really need some help I accidentally left my plants outside overnight it wasn’t to chilly but chilly enough and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l8ckDHYpD6d60Da1gl4jXG.md) (by GARDEN GIRL, 2025-09-03, 3 comments) - [Hey, I’ve never done this so I hope I’m doing it right! I have a gold dusted croton that I have just noticed has what I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WLI2zY3eJW1fZOEW7hzF9h.md) (by Marynreese, 2025-09-02, 1 comment) - [helpp my beloved monstera is not doing good. these black spots originally appeared with tiny white animals. i’m not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rXe2AzhZNLjK2gJRbWXbk3.md) (by andrea, 2025-09-02, 2 comments) - [Is this sunburned? And if so, how do I treat it? Its a indoor plant and was left outside for an afternoon. It was in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tO3YN9QN3Z4qtO0mfOPAt3.md) (by Brian B, 2025-09-02, 3 comments) - [I have these tiny ants on my outside used this powder with good results?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eksTZPPvtEbf23GhHAkcea.md) (by Fran I, 2025-09-02, 8 comments) - [I need some help with my beloved variegated Hoya compacta. It was on my plant stand under the grow light that came with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rHFtcvnn13ZEyLElC5aumt.md) (by GrowGirl🪴🌺, 2025-09-02, 5 comments) - [I have a bamboo plant and just found ants in the soil when I watered it, what do I need to do? Thank you!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xg3SG551QFAjfF55T1D04e.md) (by Miss friend, 2025-09-02, 2 comments) - [Is this eggs?? I don’t understand did they maybe come with the plant I bought? How do I prevent this? Because I’m ready…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JByPFrpE1oWnWqJDkKpEgC.md) (by taper8, 2025-09-02, 11 comments) - [I have a “compacta”? Planta that is struggling. I am either over watering, or not watering enough, or it does not like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2B41LCioFeASsyKohfGMMg.md) (by 710 Central, 2025-09-02, 3 comments) - [what is this insect? been seeing a few around some of my plants recently, not sure if i should be concerned.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/roCazqlo2mcJ7Q2JT4asoQ.md) (by Bojangles, 2025-09-02, 4 comments) - [This is my first Chinese evergreen plant, my leaves are drooping, is this because of watering issues or sunlight…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RpQomrC2nd0EYqYuL6vNWr.md) (by Baby green, 2025-09-02, 7 comments) - [My alocasia frydek just grew a new leaf and at the same time it started to have a discoloration to another. Can anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lZMZHmVGEWB0XOcF0BT3Hb.md) (by Jay, 2025-09-02, 4 comments) - [Hey everyone new plant momma so don’t come for me please but I bought this beauty from Walmart, I feel like I rescued…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/q9PUIjbSG4A0XIQccSIRKB.md) (by erikastude, 2025-09-02, 3 comments) - [Does anyone know what this discoloration indicates on my monstera? The front looks ok, but there's this large brownish…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qblnySgcW6V7CUyNey2XEs.md) (by jlsKenzy, 2025-09-02, 4 comments) - [Help!! I can’t figure out why my adansonii is unhappy! The only thing I can think is that it’s outgrown its pot and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7rZVJ81xI4r9veaIAW5Pqx.md) (by KallianHawke, 2025-09-02, 12 comments) - [I’m currently at a loss I had thripes about a month ago. I got 3 32oz pesticide and sprayed all of my plants with it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xYdWd7ogbfKJm0tWFYpoGF.md) (by Haley’s plants 🌱, 2025-09-01, 2 comments) - [Help! I got this fiddle leaf about two weeks ago and it looked great (first pic). We got home from vacation and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L12jYCSxdU3OfG7ZZlxxuR.md) (by meghan m, 2025-09-01, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mHPUC0JEYRhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAj63BRlbniGA) --- _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_