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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. 59949 members, 13074 posts

## Posts

- [All the sudden this third keeled over… what could have caused this? How can I mend him?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HZUleyeAYUDf4D57sjJCxa.md) (by Thriving4Green, 2025-05-15, 2 comments)
- [My haworthia has had this yellow-brown discoloration on the central “leaf” since I got it, but now it’s starting to get…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LjYKr2EezpUIaR5mxPIRfU.md) (by W, 2025-05-15, 4 comments)
- [This is my second batch of tomato plants I’m trying to grow but they keep getting overcome by white spots. What am I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LyI7GI9qPBs6FLvkefepoa.md) (by Brandi C, 2025-05-15, 4 comments)
- [Helpppop!!!!! What’s causing this browning on it’s leaf??? ( its soft and not crispy) Its under a grow light,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p0CdPkkLkAk7X9KusbRjnK.md) (by New Set Up, 2025-05-15, 7 comments)
- [Hi! I recently repotted my Z plant and the soil has gotten kinda moldy. Is this due to the small drainage hole or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rrh7cop0zRzzB8NtCRPIkZ.md) (by Our Plants 🌿, 2025-05-15, 2 comments)
- [Hey everyone! My pothos has these yellow-brownish spots. They’re not mushy, just a bit rough to the touch. Googling it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oMhyv842c63fsEhfV4VGFe.md) (by neuroticaboutnature, 2025-05-15, 1 comment)
- [Help!!! I’ve left this far too long, but my Echevaria Sally is growing extremely long… into the glass window. I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wytuNPSqpO8g2FmOXDonH3.md) (by Ella, 2025-05-15, 5 comments)
- [HELP! Some of the leaves on mu aloe Vera are browning and shriveling up. It also looks like on those leaves, it looks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nxQPKPR45JJThuFfGs8a97.md) (by Soysauce, 2025-05-15, 5 comments)
- [SOS, help me save my white knight pup. She had two bigger leaves as well but I’m not sure if sitting in my windowsill…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dI7z341Ck8WBOWAL347ycz.md) (by eliana, 2025-05-15, 5 comments)
- [Hi! So a friend from college gave me this plant during move out and she’s not looking too good. I’m don’t even know…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZRXhPccuQXgXorTtOKBw2k.md) (by ash, 2025-05-15, 3 comments)
- [Treating the plant for spider mites. The plant is pretty bare. Any tips for recovery going forward?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64nK0fuH6MnPkCoKxjSxD4.md) (by Brijae, 2025-05-15, 7 comments)
- [I have a basil plant and there are really small grayish spiders in the soil near the plant… is this okay?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bsOs9KdzkVhJIFbMSSAa1P.md) (by Coco Plants, 2025-05-14, 3 comments)
- [Hello! I am using miracle gro succulent potting mix and what I’ve noticed happening is the soil dries up and contracts…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XVdPY0IM2Fx71OWk3WCakO.md) (by Eric, 2025-05-14, 11 comments)
- [Hello! New gardener here and need help. How do I get rid of pests from my blueberry bushes and other vegetable plants?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ITz8PBZQcqnJxSoNRA1GK8.md) (by Muse Plant Mom, 2025-05-14, 1 comment)
- [I will start by saying… I have taken on a lot and don’t really know what I’m doing. I have dogs vomit, orange slime…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V8SllLKBivJwBaV4IWX39w.md) (by Leesa, 2025-05-14, 3 comments)
- [In this episode of "Orchid mix from hell" we got a new update: not only does the soil I got from Amazon contain…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4mtyIAbWWYNRKQaUDKh4Ba.md) (by 🎲Sunmoth🍡, 2025-05-14, 7 comments)
- [I wanted to ask if anyone knew exactly with this was, I was thinking it was build up but it looks a little weird to me,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MBxk4pDbH598FcUuCg8zfg.md) (by Plut0, 2025-05-14, 2 comments)
- [My Janet Craig is fairly new (about 3 weeks old) and it just seems to be getting worse. I have watered it 3 times…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nQ9j6CWYb6LoL4B2KaqNc2.md) (by BB., 2025-05-14, 3 comments)
- [Is it bad to water your plants with ice cubes??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GBumTYW2NaGQ482bwWe9Wg.md) (by Treehugger, 2025-05-13, 9 comments)
- [Hello! I have a follow up treatment question for my bamboo please! First picture is a few days ago - I pulled off the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hWY6mdN8aOgKaufBEryzwR.md) (by shalynbri, 2025-05-13, 6 comments)

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