--- 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. 59981 members, 13084 posts ## Posts - [Is it ok to leave these mushrooms/ fungus things alone or will they kill my cactus and I should dig the them out? They…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RaJnTye4SfKajm3LhvzWiw.md) (by Rona, 2024-11-02, 2 comments) - [advice needed please - my aloe is looking a bit sad. some leaves are droopy and others are looking a bit brown (I am a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xjYs7ed8QY6DuJPO6m1WYQ.md) (by India, 2024-11-02, 1 comment) - [Why is my houseleek tree kiwi plant so leggy?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H1sKNsqQSAWDDDSYCTOByA.md) (by Michele Vig, 2024-11-02, 3 comments) - [Some brown spots have appeared on my avocado. I have searched for pests, but haven’t found any. What is causing this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7MLDxtH9TtWCYlSn-JvwEg.md) (by Plant Grower, 2024-11-02, 4 comments) - [I have my big monsteras in a SW facing window and recently noticed these “burn marks” on just one leaf of each plant.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-V0_mLcBTJKgPOWznaE_xg.md) (by Raquel, 2024-11-02, 9 comments) - [Help Monstera Adansonii- Growing like a weed but leaves are looking like they are burned or have pests. I do not see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2vepzFA2TBm-cqBOL5gNTw.md) (by PlantDopamine, 2024-11-02, 3 comments) - [I’m pretty sure it’s aloe Vera, it has this weird droopy leaf thing is that normal??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L5sCPtUqQYOl4ei4b84ybQ.md) (by ThumbWasNeverGreen, 2024-11-02, 9 comments) - [New leaf has these brown spots on it. Help!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wncM9bBHTAWnkt8qhVM8JA.md) (by AbbyJ, 2024-11-02, 3 comments) - [Just applied my first Mosquito Bit tea to my plants and going to see what happens! Had a horrible wave of pests this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/u7SxnmbaQ-um61330TlZzg.md) (by kate, 2024-11-02, 6 comments) - [My Sansevieria Moonshine doesn’t have any roots. How can I save it‽](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wLNUZGv2TCaWQ3qtNU95Sw.md) (by Halluahkiuah, 2024-11-01, 7 comments) - [Hi, I’m a new bonsai parent. I got this elephant bush bonsai a month ago for $30 in Dallas(I live in NC, had to bring…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E2UpRqpuQWekIhdltmQP-w.md) (by Sushi, 2024-11-01, 10 comments) - [Hey, planters! If I've learned anything from taking care of plants, it's that sometimes you just gotta troubleshoot and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/paFfRc5zSoKeoRxYHXBbsA.md) (by MikeNeedsMorePlants, 2024-11-01, 5 comments) - [Please help me my Pothos has been dying. It started with burnt looking leaves.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i8cR2F_jQzaLCS7AQ7ptAg.md) (by Victoria, 2024-11-01, 19 comments) - [Help! I’m new to the peperomia hope plant. Is it normal for its leaves to look curled up and wrinkled underneath?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xFpjI86DS1e1HbQCk7IqbA.md) (by Camy, 2024-11-01, 15 comments) - [Does anyone know what could be causing this on my BOP? I recently relocated this plant from an east to a west facing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q5Sv-2mLTsGewrnX5w8E4w.md) (by Heather, 2024-10-31, 8 comments) - [As I lay here trying to sleep, I’m wondering how many of us have tackled this problem of GNATS!!!!!!! And if so, what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cMDA4sUkQc-mUvojQ0khTA.md) (by Nicole, 2024-10-31, 21 comments) - [Do you think I can tackle thrips w/ - Diatomaceous earth - Isopropyl alcohol - Insecticidal soap - Neem oil A bit of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4YRHirOlROmPFziQMdoFJQ.md) (by NicTheBucket, 2024-10-31, 4 comments) - [What is doing this to my dragon tree? How do I fix it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vx9ZVT-TTtCOt63Y8ySDVA.md) (by Beks, 2024-10-31, 3 comments) - [What is happening to my peace lily it doesn’t get great sunlight and these are only happening to the bottom leaves.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p7Puun6WQzmtb-xX7QYlgg.md) (by New Plant Dad, 2024-10-30, 2 comments) - [What the heck is up with my Jade plants soil? My jade plant has been consistently happy for months as as far as I can…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZFyu5SZhTPyW1GTfrqGg4Q.md) (by Goldfish, 2024-10-30, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GKFzibUUAxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBDQaimytnkGA) --- _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_