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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. 60000 members, 13099 posts

## Posts

- [I’ve had some problems with one of my Lilly’s and this app told me to remove it and trim the roots. I’ve taken Lilly…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wGGjy1TJSPKK4jN4J_2kkA.md) (by Robbo, 2024-03-24, 3 comments)
- [Leaf started growing and Im not exactly sure whats wrong it was all a beige looking color and today developed that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EPEDme88Sfq9T9F7iUDwog.md) (by JA, 2024-03-24, 1 comment)
- [I cannot win for losing with my fuchsia! I’m at a total lose! The second pot was for reporting her once she was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oSvwIw28RsSJjhjAJRW_zQ.md) (by Aliac01, 2024-03-24, 0 comments)
- [whats wrong with my philodendron jose buono? humidity stays between 70-80%, temp stays between 65-73 degrees F, gets 12…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zBg6u9_NSYGqCllwAjlUdg.md) (by hwheeler, 2024-03-24, 6 comments)
- [A little less than a year ago I snipped off the top of my Ficus Audrey to promote branching and I now have two new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/noUiSDCDRGy0bHBYcEdoqQ.md) (by Andraya, 2024-03-24, 0 comments)
- [I’m looking for some advice for my Ring of Fire. To preface this plant has been repotted, fertilizer, grow light,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QbNfvu7KRaOO1SiUjf1ycA.md) (by Hannah, 2024-03-24, 0 comments)
- [I have been loving my pilea mollis plant. It was in a spot that I think was semi stunting its growth. It would receive…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Fuv7_H1hQkefloK8gFftYQ.md) (by KMax, 2024-03-24, 1 comment)
- [Still having trouble with my homalomena :/ I chopped two leaves last week. Since the chop, two new leaves have sprouted…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/d_1bK4EbShi5H1Q0Ky4Xng.md) (by Ella, 2024-03-24, 0 comments)
- [HELP MY PLANTS HAVE GNATS! What are the some effective ways to get rid of these tiny bugs?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SrVqBMhlR0aZMfAyW8O0zA.md) (by Ella, 2024-03-24, 3 comments)
- [I bought this polkadot begonia about 3 weeks ago and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong her leaves are crispy and and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zJMgEaCVTtuTzClY0yfCsg.md) (by Wolffrayet104, 2024-03-24, 4 comments)
- [What’s wrong with my money tree? The roots are fine! I am watering it today tho](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FDvXgwYoSnGwLFS13X0j6A.md) (by Felicia, 2024-03-24, 1 comment)
- [🦟🐛What’s an effective spray to get rid of gnats? I’ve been using a combination of hydrogen peroxide and water, and a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/edg_mW0gTiuWqtaAmYZ-UA.md) (by CandyTC🪷, 2024-03-24, 11 comments)
- [I just got this plant cutting. I was wondering if anybody could idea or give me any suggestions about how to propagate…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gGVWiBKyQHOvFVABd8Ge7w.md) (by Plantygirl, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [Found Mealies on my Hoya compacta so I took the opportunity to get some pics for sharing before going on offense. Not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XVhbTUbZTyaRSXlhleXr0A.md) (by FriendofVeg, 2024-03-23, 5 comments)
- [Is this orangish color normal for roots? They’re not soft or mushy. This is a dwarf snake plant.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zUcbjYi_RzOloj_PX4peBg.md) (by West Coast Plants, 2024-03-23, 1 comment)
- [My prayer plant is sprouting leaves but lately they are shriveling up before they can unfurl. Any suggestions?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YPSOyvfRTkaCeNgIdeDfwg.md) (by Jdmiller, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [Is this mold on the roots of my snake plant??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rKpdeXLER4eNT48gmZJZZw.md) (by Oatishkay, 2024-03-23, 3 comments)
- [I have a Japanese Dogwood and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for how to care for it. It’s currently in about a 2…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/XO3UTzA9SAOUGZZc7z0o5Q.md) (by A, 2024-03-23, 7 comments)
- [Can anyone help me with my Kalanchoe? I got it six weeks ago and the blooms were great. I know blooms die off, but the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K_2aRA1ITsqJZ_uFOO1Nsg.md) (by West Coast Plants, 2024-03-23, 4 comments)
- [Any idea what these white dots are on this jade plant?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PWJbCU59ScG8MoAjI21wlA.md) (by Dirtsoda28, 2024-03-23, 11 comments)

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