--- 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. 59979 members, 13084 posts ## Posts - [What do I need to do for this spider plant? This baby has been with me since 2nd grade and he’s getting kinda droopy…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zMQuhdR0Rga1vct08eaJtg.md) (by CrazyBoutPlants17, 2024-11-23, 3 comments) - [Can anyone tell me what kind of plant this is and if I can cut the stem and propagate it with water and replant so it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pjoB6qE-Qf2NrWxOF5dqtA.md) (by CrazyBoutPlants17, 2024-11-23, 0 comments) - [Help! My ficus Audrey had done ok for 2-3 months but hasn’t put out a leaf so far, in the past week she dropped about 4…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bN15Pz7BRwSoxQnd6UzVhw.md) (by Alessia 🦢, 2024-11-23, 2 comments) - [An update on my Christmas cactus: The one in the black pot ended up dying off, but when I went downstairs to water some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oAjhwnGfQw6Wc_iX7W5GBg.md) (by Alex, 2024-11-23, 1 comment) - [I’m battling thrips right now. 😭 I’ve used neem oil, Castile soap in water, and systemic granules. I’ve also been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5tPlLI9BRHKHgkP-J9NE-w.md) (by Katie G, 2024-11-23, 6 comments) - [Trying to stay consistent and spraying Captain Jacks Dead Bug Spray every three days after noticing some spider mites…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XavoUTCSQsq7nPggEU3chQ.md) (by Keith, 2024-11-23, 3 comments) - [Heyyy everyone, I’m new to the plant community and I’m struggling a bit. This is my new baby I purchased from the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h402jAVDRUqjtVoJGh84yQ.md) (by Tanesha, 2024-11-23, 6 comments) - [Hi guys! My rubber tree got put outside and some of her leaves burned while she was there. I left her alone for a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fVSUrxA7SH-g0JkoDqhe8A.md) (by nugget, 2024-11-23, 4 comments) - [Hello everyone, I just got home from being away for a week and my Cissus Discolor has these really strange bumps on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Vrl_I30yTUiu7sR3IomyzQ.md) (by Cpisa, 2024-11-22, 2 comments) - [Hey! I need some help with my Alocasia if anyone has advice. It had spider mites a few weeks ago so I treated it with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KW2D40DeRIONoRYouWH5ug.md) (by PlantMum, 2024-11-22, 5 comments) - [Hi! I have an angel wing begonia that I brought home last week. I’ve noticed that the leaves are dry and sort of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CLeC0esISleilK9M9m0AvA.md) (by PlantPositive, 2024-11-22, 1 comment) - [Can I please get instruction on using Neem oil. - how do I mix it? - do I rinse it off after a bit? -Is it safe for all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XcTHD4zLQxCzRdStK7ukKg.md) (by Gecko, 2024-11-22, 3 comments) - [Hey everyone, do you have any recommendations on properly supporting this plant? It’s grown to the point where its…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/O1woKYAkQy6Bn9ldMUCIUQ.md) (by Garrett, 2024-11-22, 4 comments) - [Does anyone know why the tips and edges of the leaves are brown and crunchy? I think it’s a Japanese Bird’s nest fern.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sYmtHvlWToWzBlNkBPp1ig.md) (by Kaylay, 2024-11-22, 10 comments) - [Been losing more leaves than usual. Light and water hasn't changed. No pests. Could it be that it's time for a larger…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4QaxUb65TIW9SIjiEK-wDA.md) (by MummaDeb, 2024-11-22, 3 comments) - [My sister gave me her avocado tree, and it was sitting in a car for about three hours, so it’s a little sad right now.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/32meSCHiSEu2scY8O4Azqg.md) (by April, 2024-11-22, 1 comment) - [My alocasia has these white strips all over its leaves. Not sure if it’s a water issue, not enough sun, or fungal…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HBCkGiQQQfi4rKAYhBrBag.md) (by Ruben, 2024-11-22, 2 comments) - [I just purchased this rubber plant about three weeks ago and it seems to be doing really well. New shoots, and new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YEDLrtGlQ9qyCuiCm3TakA.md) (by Olivia Williamson, 2024-11-21, 6 comments) - [Aaaaaand this is why I’m not a fan of Hoyas. For me they have just been mealy bug collectors. 🤬](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0M2XMO_CQtu9sxYZM83nuQ.md) (by J-Mo, 2024-11-21, 2 comments) - [Noticed this on my wax plant and is now getting worse. Repotted about 3 weeks ago because it was ready for more space.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/66oxy2ZzQHSay4_HejBxaw.md) (by Brilew, 2024-11-21, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mJBSzx4QChhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDDiXfS7MbkGA) --- _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_