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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. 59926 members, 13060 posts

## Posts

- [I just bought a beautiful fiddle leaf fig tree and can use advise on how to keep it afloat lol.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8jYzntpp0VyAAnzQfoMyH6.md) (by Planta member, 2026-01-27, 1 comment)
- [My monstera recently started getting these spots, not really sure what they could be. Are these pest related or is it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b4PDLado91EyFg32y6tkEv.md) (by Soniatl Sánchez, 2026-01-27, 2 comments)
- [My coworker has a bonsai that we think is dead, like very dead. however is there any way he could salvage any part of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZLnyvR4UrzvswJuSzsoS2O.md) (by amor ❤️, 2026-01-27, 10 comments)
- [My cat palm is really suffering this winter. What can I do to help? I am struggling with humidity even with a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FMtd13ft1zlNlXh5kJ89bh.md) (by PlantNewbSTL, 2026-01-26, 8 comments)
- [Best way to get rid of mealybugs on my African Violet? I know they don’t like their leaves wet and the bugs are way…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZmRpFs60fxxiVrY285c2qa.md) (by MC, 2026-01-26, 3 comments)
- [My plant is covered in all these black spots, on almost all its leaves. I don’t think it’s overwatered and it is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mUIIM9byS23HVucu9CTxGZ.md) (by EP, 2026-01-26, 2 comments)
- [Whats happening with my plants? 😢](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7mf8PQlVCULN45gI0BGvmL.md) (by Help!, 2026-01-26, 5 comments)
- [Are these brown things along the stem anything to worry about?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vn0p6MtPnrAHiuDQ51RQxl.md) (by Paz, 2026-01-26, 5 comments)
- [This is my flaming Katy, I got it about 2 weeks ago, and 6 days ago I noticed flowers wilted so I pruned them and then…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/y5RDcDwohIDeeuGqm9KBdz.md) (by Adaya, 2026-01-26, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know how to help my Philodendron? I make sure it’s not overwatered, but it looks pale and wilted.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CZwhN4z64IrL2UO24vKGsR.md) (by EP, 2026-01-26, 4 comments)
- [i repotted but she seems to be leaning lol what did i do wrong :(](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LY4qYUx4PjupVIYOdZHfFS.md) (by keira, 2026-01-25, 3 comments)
- [Why do the underside of some of my monstera leaves look like this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8gjnJIlLUYjGTZsJRmNEJ6.md) (by Ray, 2026-01-25, 6 comments)
- [Tried removing the rot as best as I could which was unfortunately basically all the roots… I also did a hydrogen…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vQspSCungzy2lOevmkYP2Q.md) (by Violette, 2026-01-25, 9 comments)
- [Hello, all! I have a Jade plant I gave a haircut to a while back. All the new growth is fine but my older leaves are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GYg6Rv0KOMnwpZNxHAqKgC.md) (by Sylar, 2026-01-25, 4 comments)
- [Hi all Does anyone else suffer with plants being distressed ( underwatered or overwatered) in winter despite following…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k2dkaMD9i6C59bloI2hUHX.md) (by Aggs, 2026-01-25, 9 comments)
- [Hi! I had to transport my plants yesterday, so they were in the car for 2 hours before I got home. When I got home…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Cbzy1yAkBXF0DrI9C8Olkw.md) (by Dee, 2026-01-25, 4 comments)
- [Hallo! Guten Morgen allerseits, I really need a second and third opinion on my Pothos, Bradley. I am of the opinion I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l7p87OZMzOnzIgaR8ernqk.md) (by Salem Owen, 2026-01-25, 3 comments)
- [Hi! Does anyone know why parts of my aloe have started bending? A few are also so long they’re touching my table. Is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qOrH6IzWyHqD4sbgMBoCwP.md) (by Alexa, 2026-01-25, 4 comments)
- [My sister in law knows I’m good with plants, but I’m not sure where to start with these ones. Both of these are dry but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DrmUnFLrdH6AToPJtRpAem.md) (by Cameron\_407, 2026-01-24, 5 comments)
- [Hello!! I just picked up this sedum Lineare Carpet, I think its other name is lemon ball, on clearance. I wanted to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aoaibbrzelcOGe7w29k94Z.md) (by Kaylie, 2026-01-24, 6 comments)

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