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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

- [Ok does anyone know what this brown is around the base of my cactus? I tried doing some research to see if it was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nJtgmf8_Q3mg0TzQGVyt5Q.md) (by Bobmarlie, 2024-02-22, 8 comments)
- [This has to be the largest infestation of spider mites I have ever seen on a single plant I own! I saw the plant looked…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4HCGF-sBTyGjt-ZJDAny1A.md) (by Sunny, 2024-02-22, 7 comments)
- [Hello, why does it look like the ends of my monstera adansonii leaves are turning yellow? They were fully green and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ro0xfJGQQNy80kEVKyqBxA.md) (by Stephanie, 2024-02-22, 1 comment)
- [I just saved this plant from a clearance section and was wondering if anyone had any tips on what could be wrong or how…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BggLqMpsTyijZi3P_sgBwQ.md) (by Chloe, 2024-02-22, 4 comments)
- [So my rubber plant that has been thriving since the start of my plant journey ~3 years ago i repotted and it declined,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VIhz_Z7wR62SASdX2cQMKQ.md) (by Jay, 2024-02-22, 7 comments)
- [My sage plant has been having some issues, some of them have been turning brown. At first it was just bits of it but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W-NrTouaRDKEBIPjUOhw9A.md) (by Lucan Willow, 2024-02-22, 3 comments)
- [HELP. Meet Rubes🐍🪴 (named after my step-dad’s grandma, Ruby, who was the first owner of this plant!) What’s wrong…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/US70wfi4TheoOXqlJOYbDQ.md) (by Cam, 2024-02-22, 7 comments)
- [I have my triostar in my living room with two south facing windows but it’s about 8ft from the closest window. At first…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/89gYlcE4T9S-K_KnExHA7A.md) (by DelValle🪴, 2024-02-22, 7 comments)
- [Is this a good spot for my orchid? It’s by a west facing window](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FNQenmclSa6BsdKrshJBGQ.md) (by Xavier Deaton, 2024-02-22, 6 comments)
- [This is the second plant this has happened to at my house. It’s a powdery white residue. It started randomly on a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UhLdjo8kR2m_YV8vuhjmkA.md) (by Kayla White, 2024-02-22, 12 comments)
- [What is going on?! I watered this yesterday and I pulled on this little guy and literally just snapped off… the rest of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rlNjrksgR5GsGmdHEJEEpw.md) (by Chadwickt, 2024-02-22, 5 comments)
- [I noticed my Thai con monstera developing large brown spots on the variegated portions of the leaves, and after some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZsD7AAZLRxCBzE7PAf9vzQ.md) (by Peiskos, 2024-02-21, 2 comments)
- [LAVENDER S.O.S. — OK… I’m just gonna ask. This is a lavender I’m trying to bring back to life. I overwatered it. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VX8qViwDRdGBM0lgeZiSTg.md) (by LearnerR, 2024-02-21, 3 comments)
- [This plant is at my public library and it is sooo sticky! Covered in what looks like corn syrup. It also has these…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tUhUXibNRLOBeOljcVK0TQ.md) (by Lolly, 2024-02-21, 4 comments)
- [My bird’s of paradise is starting to get little brown flaky spots along the border of its leaves, it’s also showing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uI8wf9unQPKnNEk_0jLLnA.md) (by Percecurses, 2024-02-21, 6 comments)
- [Why is my golden pothos doing this, been watering/taking care of it as recommended](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uQl-u2UkT4afHfwJjLbRBg.md) (by Jacob 👍, 2024-02-21, 9 comments)
- [My pilea/chinese money plant has all these white dots around the perimeter of the leaves. And it looks super sad Would…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CzLG6n9UTGCaDSxZlnRFyg.md) (by Eder, 2024-02-21, 2 comments)
- [This is my first time owning a baby rubber plant (peperomia obtusifolia) and I wasn’t sure if this would become a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Dc1sCBckS4isEAFzrXEyJw.md) (by A, 2024-02-21, 0 comments)
- [Got this little guy from the clearance rack. I think the shop had given up on them. Any tips for nursing back to health…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JdfLR6axQ8GDFXxYiQlXaQ.md) (by Ali, 2024-02-21, 2 comments)
- [I’ve had my trusty ZZ for close to 5 years now. It seems to be pretty happily neglected and has put off 4 new shoots…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kca-NvecTke1iMymr0DV0Q.md) (by SydneyT, 2024-02-21, 5 comments)

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