--- 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. 59946 members, 13071 posts ## Posts - [Hello everyone, I got this elephant bush with a few of my purchase a few days ago and I have noticed some gold brown…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5FmgDEWwmhdRCggBqHxqbq.md) (by K0K01100, 2025-07-06, 6 comments) - [Hey. This year I’ve decided to get into growing a couple of plants. I have cherry tomatoes and runner beans and a sweet…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L9xVjTOP1dXeNXAVYEClBq.md) (by Wychwoods, 2025-07-06, 2 comments) - [Help please ! I have wanted a pink princess philodendron for a very long time now, and I finally got my first one! I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FrVAucGZ0BPOgSehRAlhdn.md) (by NikkiBabyy, 2025-07-06, 9 comments) - [Just got a couple of new plants that are currently in quarantine, but spotted these black spots on them? Any idea what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vx5calPFLI7n0p2pRIQXyD.md) (by Carly, 2025-07-06, 2 comments) - [Any ideas about what is going on with this corn plant? Using a moisture meter and this app for watering.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/S4PdI6GOET5EBnyN2s0mi0.md) (by JT, 2025-07-06, 3 comments) - [Weed management in boxwood/flowerbeds. Is there a best practice to eliminate or keep weeds at bay in a 2-ft mulched…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jWFaE4iSRvp07JNnTfScFv.md) (by Alexander, 2025-07-06, 0 comments) - [My aloe has a bunch of mold!!! I’ve tried baking soda solution, I’m trying to avoid repotting her??any tips please](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aKGOHlMHbsRLULNJVP1Nz2.md) (by Grace, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [Any idea what’s going on with the leaves of my Big Bertha? xxx](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l9fP7Y6EHP74lOYSMU31O2.md) (by PinksaintPrimrose, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [I am new to owning a pitcher plant. Is this a good place to have it hanging? I believe it came with these two have some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nuXk6W8Iyquc6R2ts64ogH.md) (by Ashley, 2025-07-05, 3 comments) - [Half the plant looks great, other half is black. Are the fully green ones still safe to consume and make drinks with?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1z7CNmsN5NlPt3CLXcB7Kr.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [I grow both gloxinia (sinningia speciosa) and recently got this Epscia aka Flame Violet. The topmost leaf, to the right…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hcmvR9GJ7e1hSQqaQ2E96H.md) (by Plant Witch, 2025-07-05, 0 comments) - [Over or under watered? I switched soil last week because was definitely overwatered but it’s been in dry soil a week…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/20ye5vACOkK4UuNgycl66C.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-07-05, 6 comments) - [What to use to get rid of spider mites on sensitive plants?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jnm7MbxoejF77gG9uz6n51.md) (by Reptile0, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [My Colocasia esculenta “wakiki” is a new addition to my home. I repotted her about 10 days ago, and water her every 5-7…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Soh31OMnkuJb2LLlWZRY8I.md) (by AllieLof, 2025-07-05, 5 comments) - [I’ve noticed one of my plants had a little bit of what looks like a little mildew in their soil does anyone know what…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GE44ULB2mLJh5Hw7kyyEVO.md) (by Cici the newbie, 2025-07-05, 4 comments) - [My philodendron got super sunburnt after I moved it to a new window before leaving for vacation. How can I help it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/r3iwhc0elXQTgZdWgaTqJY.md) (by barbara1321, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) - [Please help!!! Two of my monstera leaves began turning yellow and brown about a week ago, i wasn’t sure why i brought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E2r6srTGnGJO7POOc7lH3Z.md) (by Annie, 2025-07-05, 1 comment) - [Hey guys! New plant dad here, and I get horrible anxiety for my plants when I feel something is wrong. And yes, I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N6pEmpirFYRszEUtF3j3rX.md) (by BigJoDanglelol, 2025-07-05, 21 comments) - [Another fight with aphids and a few ants! The last 3 sets of aphids were orange. These are black. I wiped them off my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ial3o8HaOFWMLcmUlXxm5V.md) (by Sunny, 2025-07-05, 3 comments) - [Ive got this root at the base of my thai con \& im not too sure if its doing well or meant to look this this? Hasnt…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bxaRMq9XkJv0hOLb8w5KDF.md) (by Callum, 2025-07-05, 2 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GK5-44hGTxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAYhxe5h13jGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. 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