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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

- [Hey everyone! I got gifted this Njoy pothos and she’s looking sad any ideas? How to save her? Top and bottom soil feel…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/js_SIjrpTPWhINFeGi2OCw.md) (by Carla P, 2024-04-20, 4 comments)
- [what are these on my syngonium?!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sGQhe97FRnqXhwzKpqTUlQ.md) (by Joe Christine, 2024-04-20, 2 comments)
- [this is my second time trying string of pearls and once again they’re going downhill quick 🥲 it’s sitting right under…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bqg6AjdfTeWLWoYlZCe2LA.md) (by Heather, 2024-04-20, 3 comments)
- [I would like to know if this is normal for my mango seedling it has had lots of new growth but their are little bites…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XqLS0sO1RTqAUU9llhRpAQ.md) (by Mango seedling, 2024-04-20, 1 comment)
- [My monstera is getting worse, with this buildup and yellow gunk(look closely) on the soil. Can I save it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JWd7sZohRfSQIlwRQlODnA.md) (by yene\_fikir, 2024-04-20, 1 comment)
- [Anyone know what this webbing is around my cactus?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/luBKVO0WT3KRLCNYqWH7QA.md) (by Maeve, 2024-04-20, 6 comments)
- [Does anyone have a microscope that they like to use to check for spider mites??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/B3LjSpIKTxm661dGR_eLCA.md) (by Leigh, 2024-04-20, 3 comments)
- [Hi all. This is my mums plant. A dumb cane? It’s looks variegated. But there’s some slight yellowing/browning on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MdcGzukQQqCkcE3Vucb4pQ.md) (by Tanya, 2024-04-20, 1 comment)
- [how do you all keep your cats from chewing on your plants? 🥲](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0r-0MuEaSRqfVwoUHZ4aQg.md) (by sunni ☀️, 2024-04-20, 3 comments)
- [does anyone know why my thai con has brown on the white parts😩](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/s-ScK6j8TQqZ5Vn5MW9m_g.md) (by 🍄🌿✨, 2024-04-20, 5 comments)
- [may be hard to tell but are those fuzzy white things on the bottom of the leaves mealy bugs? if they are this is my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WQsUNjs8QBC7dCPZGMDzcA.md) (by kjk614, 2024-04-20, 2 comments)
- [Are these red markings a concern on my Amaryllis? This is my first time trying to save the bulb for winter so I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-jm2xXsEQdy3jU4F29YSkw.md) (by James, 2024-04-19, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know what is happening to my plant](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/m6xKHqBuQ0KciSte_sLbTw.md) (by Goose, 2024-04-19, 2 comments)
- [My pothos keeps developing these bright yellow leaves while the rest look generally healthy. Anyone know what this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jU5zJyQPQ1yMqGfVACjPqQ.md) (by Sophie, 2024-04-19, 5 comments)
- [‼️🚨 HELP I went to see my plant and this is what she looks like how do I help her???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CBQ5EazVTBKr2kgJyau-TA.md) (by Plant mom, 2024-04-19, 14 comments)
- [Can anyone help me? My peace lily has a lot of brown, dead leaves, and only a single flower I also think the leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kwFT_WSBT-G7ow-Fi4rEYg.md) (by Pothos Pal, 2024-04-19, 2 comments)
- [hi! anyone have any idea why my haworthia is turning brown at the bottom? it’s in cactus potting mix and about 2m from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/x1XkIA5kTniGjESHkl_vYQ.md) (by Bethan, 2024-04-19, 0 comments)
- [I’ve noticed all the new growth I’ve gotten on my snake plant since I got it a few years ago, the leaves are curled…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/w7O98PtfT3CVsXrSYe6nyQ.md) (by Mackenzie, 2024-04-19, 0 comments)
- [My alocasia purple sword just keeps declining since bringing her home and I’m not sure why. I thought at first it was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TX8G0Qm8TYSX0QDDy-cFaA.md) (by Lyndee, 2024-04-19, 2 comments)
- [What is happening to my money tree leaves?! 😵‍💫 this is the first time I see something like this. Help! Thanks!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l5fjfP94TXOBPLNFwHd0Mw.md) (by Smartyplants, 2024-04-19, 3 comments)

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