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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. 59815 members, 12998 posts

## Posts

- [Hello, For the past three months, all of my Coleus and Ivy have been turning black and drying out, starting from the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UcdxyLAWh2SjNbrHQkqIDz.md) (by Marshall, 2025-02-16, 4 comments)
- [I can’t figure out what’s wrong with my elephant bush. This summer it was THRIVING and now all the leaves have dropped…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vhkxCVCuL4CMP2AhqBBpmr.md) (by Brittany, 2025-02-16, 8 comments)
- [I got this clipping of a Chinese Evergreen about a month ago and repotted it. Two of the leaves are yellowing! Should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tDL1tTdiOglgO1xSruzsiO.md) (by Lee, 2025-02-16, 5 comments)
- [Are we thinking blight? It’s in my grow tent and I am freaking out](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/njpAofmjtzS9aiW2PTDxD5.md) (by Plantgirly, 2025-02-16, 0 comments)
- [Rosemary leaves browning from the tips to the base. This rosemary plant is in ground outdoors in a sandy clay loam bed…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vV5pEqU8WdUUuv9TGVy99Z.md) (by Ben, 2025-02-16, 5 comments)
- [Came back from my week away to find my calathea completely dead, it’s had a steady watering schedule (every two weeks)…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LVsP0IMbQAgVbh4AdJFf1o.md) (by Maisie, 2025-02-16, 3 comments)
- [Hello! I got my lucky bamboo about 6 months my now. He's been doing very good, growing strong, etc. Lately, some sticks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0E90ejzYmE5Fx8Jk8ktkRR.md) (by Sami Martinez, 2025-02-16, 14 comments)
- [I am having a problem with my Marble Queen Pothos. At first it was thriving, misting it every other day and then…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/T41tXFtDI7QNlMvmX0259u.md) (by Angeline, 2025-02-16, 6 comments)
- [I have a Rex begonia and although I know they are difficult this plant is kicking my butt. At first I followed plantas…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lbD8gnHXwD8icEJ0OLp9yR.md) (by plant mommy, 2025-02-16, 8 comments)
- [I have a dracaena (Corn Plant) that has started to get some yellowing leaves especially at the lower portion. Any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rIumd6HvBtPCPIhxOZuOie.md) (by JT, 2025-02-16, 3 comments)
- [SOS HELP PLEASE!! I’ve had this corn plant for 5 years now and it’s done so well. These past few weeks it’s been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XQXCELhXpskTGuqQvUtDMN.md) (by Alex, 2025-02-15, 5 comments)
- [My Monstera Swiss cheese is always making new leaves, but they haven’t been unfolding. They are there for a long time…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FUxeUWgxx4UPNb3jzBgGLj.md) (by Xanthe, 2025-02-15, 6 comments)
- [I am not sure how to properly light or water this plant. I have had it for half a year and it has made no progress, it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Fo98TekguFxKh3drnjd49R.md) (by K, 2025-02-15, 3 comments)
- [Anyone know what this is? Plant has over 10 leaves and this is the only stem with it. I thought it was bugs and scraped…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fg1fL0p0xwNRet8W68G6R0.md) (by Mr Variegated, 2025-02-15, 8 comments)
- [Hello everyone! Anyone know why my begonia angel wings leaf is doing this? If so, what can I do about it. Appreciate…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/szzragq6rMTnzdE6TSvpaH.md) (by Rebecca 🍓, 2025-02-15, 2 comments)
- [My friend found a worm living in the soil with her monstera… is this bad for the plant?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g1j0FBfWY7Zp5qwF427JR8.md) (by Carley, 2025-02-15, 5 comments)
- [How do you guys keep the pesky gnats away?!?! \*\*picture of my queen for fun! 🤩](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/INymP8IISAclLi5F1RM6it.md) (by Maria, 2025-02-15, 9 comments)
- [Hey everyone! I’m very new to plants and I woke up to my marble queen pothos having brown spots on my new leaves that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WXJ7dgZivM5QWXjWc7XgQ7.md) (by AsyaNichole🌸🌱, 2025-02-15, 9 comments)
- [I see little worms in my soil, should I be concerned? I try not to over water- it’s been 2 weeks and the top layer is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/io6VeXAyMQrQtOFmYvHpQs.md) (by Lo, 2025-02-15, 4 comments)
- [Hello everyone, I have this Hoya that keeps getting these weird yellow spots on it. I've tried cutting them off but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4PHK4K5uO4AUFxQCdEo8Sp.md) (by Cpisa, 2025-02-15, 5 comments)

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