--- 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. 59913 members, 13051 posts ## Posts - [Do y’all guys know what happened to Cheese my monstera plant? Two of her leaves are a lighter color than the others, I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4BpW29YKzyoP9nYte7NJHu.md) (by Plum, 2026-08-04, 3 comments) - [What are these and how far can they travel?!? I’ve had this bouquet since Friday 😱](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R96nvfJcC3bn7Vow4nWtjC.md) (by Sherri, 2026-08-03, 6 comments) - [Is this mold growing in my soil? (I know it’s dry. I just took this out of the cache pot to water it.)](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0qyhuyzIL3b0IuXuBoPw37.md) (by Sarah, 2026-08-03, 8 comments) - [Is this browning normal for my bonsai??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WWPWqvsTa3TkM67UI4BXB5.md) (by Camelot, 2026-08-03, 2 comments) - [I think this is a hoya pubicalyx… but what is going on with these pests ☹️ Everytime theres a new growth they appear. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vS3n1CNbgbZwhJBpHkFrsN.md) (by Heather, 2026-08-03, 3 comments) - [My polka dot plant wasnt watered enough while I was away.. i gave it a good drink but its not revived. My plan is to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mrU8ghdPdwlX1iGmG1uivP.md) (by Ceridwen, 2026-08-03, 2 comments) - [Y'all what's wrong with my lipstick plant?? Is this a watering issue or a too much light issue?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/08dfuJD4nKdcEbJp4mvEx5.md) (by PlantMom829, 2026-08-03, 0 comments) - [Help please! Newish plant mom! My Alocasia Amazonica (Polly) was fine one day and then looked like this the next day.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yX9fThWW7WQHKnIQV5bIxS.md) (by Dee, 2026-08-02, 6 comments) - [Help! We received this peace Lilly for my mother in laws funeral. It was left in the trunk of the car for a day which…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wp4X9436PTLEPxcQ57dOpB.md) (by katelyn, 2026-08-02, 6 comments) - [Krimson queens got me in a headlock I already got 8 but this new crassipetiolata is gorgeous never had one and I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1M9k7HHbFxAgrJjStxS1MZ.md) (by Suhn\_Goddess, 2026-08-02, 0 comments) - [Can anyone help me with tips for my birds of paradise? I'm not sure if torn leaves are normal, especially to this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TJz87kqPSIGHRy8EsTsTf3.md) (by KT :), 2026-08-02, 2 comments) - [Hi, can someone tell me please, are these dreaded Thrips on my Flamingo Lily? 😱](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rewu8AByDVLHfFQcFlxOWm.md) (by Tandra, 2026-08-02, 17 comments) - [Hello i bought an elephant ear plant a couple weeks ago and put it into a bigger pot 9.5 inch one its actually growing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8YKNt5yEZejKsPkkmKvxgS.md) (by Holly, 2026-08-02, 2 comments) - [Why money tree loses leaves](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/A0gp0zC0zHCcS8ocpM70ht.md) (by Gigi, 2026-08-01, 4 comments) - [I recently got this Monstera and she’s growing a new leaf, but it’s brown. I’m so new to plants I don’t know if this is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QKomCYABpxaNKRgPdlx03u.md) (by N7840A, 2026-08-01, 3 comments) - [If anyone has a Crassula "Estagnol" (aka "Spiralis"), is it normal for so many dead leaves to be on the stems? I know…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KAG4OwD3FJcL23Em7pw3KB.md) (by My Leafy Life, 2026-08-01, 2 comments) - [Hey guys, I need some help so do you guys know what’s wrong with my ponytail palm it’s browning at the edges help would…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9sLHoseAZE2aAy2tgUoSNO.md) (by Zander 8a, 2026-08-01, 4 comments) - [I’m wondering if anyone can help me with what’s going on with my pearls and jade Pothos? It’s still growing long and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yck5f5e0LCSLM0qVZkmlpy.md) (by Mikaela, 2026-08-01, 1 comment) - [wondering if anyone could advise me on what's going on with my pilea leaves? (the lighter dots around the edges) this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8cMpfGjB5k3fbADBwCszEu.md) (by Eden, 2026-07-31, 4 comments) - [My Butia Capitata has a pesky white scale problem and I think the seller sold it to me with that smh 😐 how do I get…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R4UU2Hepwqa8Zaays3OnAo.md) (by JuicyCactussy, 2026-07-31, 0 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mOQwY6FoxxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQA13vyowC_hGA) --- _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_