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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, 13095 posts

## Posts

- [Monstera leaves are drooping. I repotted it a week or two ago because it was so root bound (see second photo). I had to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EBe8OagDTV6M6N78yip92g.md) (by kylie, 2024-05-29, 6 comments)
- [Can I save this cacti ? Or is it a goner ?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rPgUsBoKQQuFXOhtTG1kWQ.md) (by Rina, 2024-05-29, 2 comments)
- [I have had three battles with aphids this spring including both green and orange aphids. They are all within an area…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pu_KUVaKSs2Rst9SIHRX4Q.md) (by Sunny, 2024-05-29, 8 comments)
- [Hello, leaves of my palm are turning yellow /brown and I see some discolouring of leaves. Please advice](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/05mgzLd3SiaQ05p7uyXQ0w.md) (by Sukhjeet, 2024-05-29, 1 comment)
- [Why is my vanilla orchid upset? The big leaf is browning. I just moved it to a sunnier spot. Im not an expert in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/57emWjc9R7GLWT_PYwNHAQ.md) (by Mara, 2024-05-29, 0 comments)
- [False shamrock. It first arrived root bound and completely drooping. Has done amazing progress and all leaves are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DGGAhtBeSK2N9fop4I8-RQ.md) (by Autumnal, 2024-05-29, 3 comments)
- [I’ve been noticing some holes and tears in my golden pothos. does it have a disease or anything, or could it be bugs?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/43NZNKQnRQStNA_aGXai3Q.md) (by bowlwater, 2024-05-29, 0 comments)
- [Fiddle leaf fig new leaves are showing reddish brown spots also more crinkly looking. Was thinking previous owner had…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xwoOe_53SD28ZKiXVgxLiw.md) (by Jack\_R, 2024-05-29, 2 comments)
- [EDIT: The piece I found already had these two leaves and a root. I think it fell out of its original plant and then I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/M1nw9elBT8GnMceLvIKkgw.md) (by Amber, 2024-05-29, 8 comments)
- [Hi All, I have flies infestation in my indoor plants, and I am not sure how can I kill all larvae in the soil. I tried…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eu6Y5bKeQgiONT5RRGVfyQ.md) (by Williams, 2024-05-29, 13 comments)
- [we are new to being plant parents and having these two plants. we would like some help if anyone can? all of a sudden…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_-pmz_TgQR2PqdDHYUyGcA.md) (by Mae, 2024-05-29, 8 comments)
- [Hey! All my plants have developed these tears and holes. They’re otherwise growing normally. I’ve been checking them…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1Rzi5MQfTHOhh048Ltp_Kg.md) (by Julie Shayna, 2024-05-29, 4 comments)
- [Hey guys! Can you all help me identify this bug? I’ve noticed it on my new plants as well that have moist soil. They…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1b6B045tRuyp290Rkuu-lg.md) (by adilene🪴, 2024-05-29, 13 comments)
- [Hey yall. This is my baby. She’s been so healthy and growing good. I’ve noticed these and I’m nervous something is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jXhbVQCcSp2j1OCb-XgfyA.md) (by Mykaela, 2024-05-29, 6 comments)
- [Hi I’m a total beginner in planting 😄 I got this monstera about 2 months ago. It sits on the ground near a west-facing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4Gb40z3-R5qM1c_V3q5RuQ.md) (by Gwen, 2024-05-29, 5 comments)
- [Hi there! How do I cure thrips? My Dieffenbachia seguine and my Blushing Philodendron are currently infested…. I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/S5lsPoeNQ4WI7fnq8NLwkg.md) (by noodle, 2024-05-29, 3 comments)
- [Please help identifying a pest!! There are so many of these little guys in the bottom of my alocasia’s decorative pot.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IpoTf3T3TXq3B3Ysa-kF2Q.md) (by Danielle, 2024-05-28, 12 comments)
- [Is this monstera getting too much sun? Not sure what's wrong with it. I water it when the soil is bone dry should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C6UMQdegQTucEv3Y2kEkAg.md) (by Karla, 2024-05-28, 6 comments)
- [I finally saw whatever is destroying my rose. What is this and how can I kill it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P_x1Dxx4RH2a1WFCK3tY4Q.md) (by JungleJill, 2024-05-28, 8 comments)
- [My plant’s roots turned brown and the leaves fell off. help! my plant was thriving upstairs in an area with lots of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mwy3dkwERES0ocMYdUgwNQ.md) (by bowlwater, 2024-05-28, 2 comments)

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