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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. 59932 members, 13065 posts

## Posts

- [Why is my poka dot plant changing some of its leaves colors, curling up leaves and drying some leaves? It just bloomed.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6rTTJn617t0q2sPpcqQToB.md) (by EP, 2026-02-01, 0 comments)
- [All plants that over crowded yo many seeds are risk geting transplant shock and die if repot them. Have to be careful…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0uEWYMKJit43CjSvd2Q6z7.md) (by Louise, 2026-02-01, 0 comments)
- [What I am starting to do to give indoor plants best chance in ways . Put a calender on wall in kitchen and every 2weeks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BUUTa2NdxRDFwDamVCmObg.md) (by Louise, 2026-02-01, 0 comments)
- [I found this plant when it was a pot I don’t know what it is but it looks like it’s dying can I save it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sxx1aqRnekQnvXQzFWrgFP.md) (by Jonny, 2026-02-01, 3 comments)
- [Was gifted this plant but doesn't look to well. Any advice on how to care for it? Thank you](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l5sGZeY5iKXU6Rc8Lxq2tG.md) (by Beginner plant Dan, 2026-02-01, 1 comment)
- [My most prized plant, a once beautiful, 9-leaf albo, has gone off the deep end. About a month ago I combined two of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IhWQONEu3ITr7lshobxjY4.md) (by Emily, 2026-02-01, 8 comments)
- [hi!! is this cold damage??? is the plant salvageable? i have three others that i got at the same time and none of them…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2dH12SfYk7i3zwJTNiRUOs.md) (by hann, 2026-01-31, 1 comment)
- [I just got this orchid from my mom hoping I could help save it! If anyone has a tips on how to help that would be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rTh1o7fwvEs9XT2MXbrOnD.md) (by Unstable0Table, 2026-01-31, 4 comments)
- [Please help, I bought this half dead philodendron gloriosum hoping to save it, and it’s not going as hoped. the leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b1B7hWxHYw9iOF5UxQFGwy.md) (by mckenna, 2026-01-31, 2 comments)
- [Could’ve sworn this leaf was green yesterday but now it’s yellow?!? I think she is under watered so I put her closer to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/21I5iu5tVQgo2UWdWAjCUl.md) (by Tomateo, 2026-01-31, 3 comments)
- [My jade plant is growing upper sideways and the leaves are softer than I’d like. Anything I’m doing wrong? It doesn’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UP9yZ4BhvZryCClXEkJTqi.md) (by MegDawg, 2026-01-30, 10 comments)
- [Bad news. Bethany still has the issue. I cut so much of her back. I do think it may be powdery mildew based on th way…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b5h6VhQyHflOxAAT7yr1It.md) (by Icarus, 2026-01-30, 0 comments)
- [Why are my plant’s leaves curled up like this? They’ve been curled for a while now. They’re not new leaves, either.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Gu5vQ2eXnXz8Pi5PBn8QRM.md) (by Robin, 2026-01-30, 4 comments)
- [My string of pearls, not sure what’s going on. Did it get to dry/wet to close to the window?? For the most part the bad…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z1zezf9XvNCSwKpYUXVr5w.md) (by brittrb, 2026-01-30, 4 comments)
- [My ficus plants bottom leaves are turning green/yellow and I’m not sure what to do. I bought it a few weeks ago and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q7TUE1w3nK1tLooU88NX3o.md) (by Bailey, 2026-01-30, 6 comments)
- [I have a Florida beauty that I water twice a month. I put her in the shower for a few minutes, and let her drain…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PUW0hs83lWqYAmKCnRmoZF.md) (by Katie, 2026-01-30, 2 comments)
- [Love this plant, but im not sure why hes so floppy? He used to do this when he was thirsty, but now I watered it and he…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PQUTGP4l6WNiKqmIA6xlzN.md) (by Zoey, 2026-01-30, 4 comments)
- [I’m lost with my pilea. It thrived for months, but now has been losing a ton of leaves over the last couple of months.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sQkBIwncDRVAVmz2qfSraY.md) (by Lo, 2026-01-30, 2 comments)
- [Hello, i’m new too peace lily’s and i was wondering how i can help her! Update: Moved her closer to a window new picture](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C9xql0se31FdSgItl3OQjH.md) (by london, 2026-01-29, 2 comments)
- [I don't know if this will help anybody, but I decided to share just in case anyone else is dealing with those evil…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FOUZ0hWM7WENeYot7WBe5b.md) (by MummaDeb, 2026-01-29, 4 comments)

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