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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. 59812 members, 12992 posts

## Posts

- [Just bought a Monstera Thai Constellation, and I noticed three little bumps, at the bottom of a stem. Not quite sure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3mEyYqoTyFjEitzMVjybO0.md) (by Lin, 2025-04-28, 8 comments)
- [Hello! Im in need of some advice. I’m very puzzled by these marks/damage on the leaves of all of my plants. I have one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bphYPQ8a3zcDN5C0eeoCDi.md) (by Seed, 2025-04-28, 4 comments)
- [Help! Got this pilea about a week ago i noticed it had fungus gnats flying over it i panicked and even tho i watered it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gvj0levIrBkO4KleqXyAvt.md) (by GreenMommy, 2025-04-28, 4 comments)
- [Does this fern have any hope? The leaves are dry, but still have some color. It hasn’t changed much in the past 2…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QPbwEaSV5kz7fy9b2X6o1U.md) (by Kay, 2025-04-28, 2 comments)
- [I was really hoping this was just a mineral buildup on my Hoya from my hard water, but then someone said mealy bugs 😩…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gVsif2lqCOeG3P47Bo58h6.md) (by MicAZ, 2025-04-28, 5 comments)
- [So, I think I might have some springtails in one of my pots. Idk how to get rid of them or even if I should. there…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N3tIsLS6BSjBV1Ppufsbur.md) (by Ashlynn, 2025-04-28, 3 comments)
- [I only have the space to put the hydrangeas in full sun - I bought a ‘plant shade’ for them but am worried about them.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vO2XFNroyaLAEAI1GSX4yE.md) (by canales87, 2025-04-27, 0 comments)
- [Can my plant be saved? It’s a Pink Polka Dot](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/n2vXVLcW3XDHG3DWtqGZFi.md) (by Leah, 2025-04-27, 2 comments)
- [Whats going on here with my snake plant? It’s only the one leaf that looks like this. I wondered about root rot but why…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tbDnei9mXbnCJtHsk9VlhE.md) (by Kaylen, 2025-04-27, 4 comments)
- [It’s been a while since I’ve used this app or posted here but I’ve had a little accident and require some outside…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Kr1gViNjhK2DAl20420Llp.md) (by Rook, 2025-04-27, 2 comments)
- [My app is telling me to repot almost all of my plants right now. That’s about 30 plants!! Is that necessary if they are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LRUwE9Kxtsyf0iZFMLB4ic.md) (by DeAnna, 2025-04-27, 5 comments)
- [Which pests look like black or grey dots (size of a pinprick)? I never would have noticed them until I looked EXTREMELY…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1JpNyvt2j08WNVLfP4Uzxl.md) (by Lo, 2025-04-27, 3 comments)
- [Why are big chunks of my Christmas cactus branches falling off (he is 10 years old and I’m really attached to him ) pls…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RbFJXE1Co8ijgepnEKZoEu.md) (by Roro, 2025-04-27, 5 comments)
- [This is my poinsettia that I’m trying to resurrect. All its leaves fell, and so I repotted it with fresh soil. I think…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/u9yqg90uAT7f75Tyyxjydy.md) (by Aisha, 2025-04-27, 8 comments)
- [What is this on my succulent?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jzFJTLecUWc4A4Zxhnbn8Z.md) (by Ellie, 2025-04-27, 7 comments)
- [I’ve had this little pilea for around a month now, and recently some of the bottom leaves are turning yellow and dying…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nybPT2blV9ZXU3jq7609dt.md) (by Kallie, 2025-04-27, 5 comments)
- [HELP!! I got this Peace Lily 7 weeks ago at my mom’s funeral. The leaves keep turning yellow. On here it has said…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Sma9EfRU4TW6IYIeCkSf4l.md) (by Marym, 2025-04-27, 7 comments)
- [This is a rescue I saved from extreme dehydration and too much sunlight. She likes her new spot, but is still slightly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dU8c0aCCbAfjz5ZKIGP3jo.md) (by plant mommy, 2025-04-27, 4 comments)
- [Help! My monstera I thought was initially making a new leaf but it’s browning. Any ideas on the problem?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4C5QUn6XR5oGwLddkPQsnb.md) (by Carley, 2025-04-27, 6 comments)
- [My mom’s two hydrangeas aren’t looking too hot… are they fully out of commission or can I save them?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8v3Bwi7SWIp0HE7n8WmVLu.md) (by gothonasunday, 2025-04-26, 9 comments)

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