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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. 59997 members, 13096 posts

## Posts

- [I feel like this plant has been closing ever since I got it. It seems to be like curling in and I dont know if that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OJmHNhn9TgOH-vWkDe7QRw.md) (by LilBug, 2024-05-25, 3 comments)
- [Why is this Pothos getting yellow dots on most of the leaves? I’m not sure what the green one is, it came with the N’joy](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V44ZYckITFSjD9PBqwu-PQ.md) (by OGForestGreen, 2024-05-25, 6 comments)
- [Anyone know what could be wrong with my arrowhead plant? It’s in an area that gets low light (which is what was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_eOy9R7kSZ20UGpmx1V_3g.md) (by Figleaf, 2024-05-25, 3 comments)
- [My birken popped out a new leaf but it looks like this. Does anyone have an idea as to what happened. It feels normal…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rc8-mPGIRL6m8GXr9kdGaQ.md) (by Jesserose, 2024-05-25, 2 comments)
- [Can someone tell me why my Mint truffles leaves are turning brown? It’s also an outdoor plant](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/O89XxWmBTzWbfq2J8drdUw.md) (by Ray, 2024-05-24, 0 comments)
- [Hi can anyone tell me what’s going on with my peace lily??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mOUbfV5cRam4k9VgBquBbA.md) (by Goddess 🩷, 2024-05-24, 7 comments)
- [I left my house for about a week and I came back in these leaves turned brown. Should I cut them off or just wait until…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J2fs0YAkQfCYqPOOlzpAxA.md) (by Lil’mottet, 2024-05-24, 3 comments)
- [I took my Zz plant out of its decor pot to water it \& I see this. I have never seen this before what could it be ? Is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nOsWwSiXRz-BDo5we__fqg.md) (by Riri, 2024-05-24, 5 comments)
- [So I have had each of these plants for over two years…and I would really really like it if they got bigger!!! How do I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HakufArPRDe2eqywfGjhyg.md) (by Michelle, 2024-05-24, 6 comments)
- [I transferred my snake plant into a smaller pot and it still looks like it dying :(. I'm lost on what to do to help it](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FX4uZtR9TeawcmVEI3o5-w.md) (by K, 2024-05-24, 6 comments)
- [Please help! I got this whale fin sansevieria a couple weeks ago. I checked its roots when I got it and noticed a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sywu1V0jRrmTt0lHkCyOhg.md) (by Cemarshall, 2024-05-24, 6 comments)
- [Is the leaf supposed to turn red?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/D6oy9clfS3qDIFoAxRMztQ.md) (by StringofMonsteras, 2024-05-24, 3 comments)
- [Yall I found what I think are thrips AND spider mites on my elephant ear plant! I panicked and cut off the leaves where…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rizjD7d2RSeuSiaUA0F9SA.md) (by Aixa, 2024-05-24, 4 comments)
- [My hyacinth bulbs were doing well until I noticed these issues today… I planted 2 bulbs like 7wks ago and this morning…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JK-38OpbQPOjkeRM-t8wkQ.md) (by Kayde, 2024-05-24, 0 comments)
- [help!! what’s wrong with my pothos???😭 It’s not overwatered and I have been giving it diluted fertilizer and it was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/26F7FKgjQoWDQj2GMcxhYQ.md) (by Plexi’s plants, 2024-05-24, 1 comment)
- [Hey could anyone help me identify the problem with my petunia plants? I don’t see any pests and they seem to be growing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NgVYqNjiRa6uK728gaGK0w.md) (by Kayde, 2024-05-24, 2 comments)
- [Hi there Any idea what i should i do to my Alocasia? All of a sudden the leaves cut. 😞](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/olWkMQNeRvSX62XqyHeGHw.md) (by Bunbun, 2024-05-24, 2 comments)
- [Help i have this new orchid i saved from my aunts house. after i got her i cleaned the roots gave, her new soil and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ejmPT4iqSMijhmH82XUMmg.md) (by Anna, 2024-05-24, 5 comments)
- [Hi Guys. My draco plant doesn’t seem the happiest. It has developed dry, brown areas on some of the leaves. I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/j4XvmD2TSES0BhayttjwHw.md) (by Melissa Utting, 2024-05-24, 3 comments)
- [Hi friends! I have a Zamioculas Zamiifolia and it just seems really unhappy. Leaves have been falling off like crazy.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qFIvBLb5S_iDfbFWikMY5Q.md) (by Ashleigh, 2024-05-24, 10 comments)

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