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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [Hey guys I’m looking at my moon cactus and I see bugs flying in it please help me.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mNk9Y1aJQ2aWLdc3qGKzAg.md) (by PougesVsKooks, 2024-03-11, 11 comments)
- [My snake plant that I rescued 3 years ago randomly started wilting in January. It has been perfectly happy up until now…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F6D22L7zTfi7K9SYGw13Jg.md) (by Mjhub325, 2024-03-11, 3 comments)
- [Hey y’all! I’m a relatively new plant parent and I just got this montesara 2 weeks ago. He’s been doing fine for the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/smHrV_pyQ9GisDiLnIVWmw.md) (by Austin, 2024-03-11, 4 comments)
- [My spider plant has developed reddish pink spots today, any help?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4IzVpyBIRnqibcSYTd20OA.md) (by Sparky🤍plants, 2024-03-11, 4 comments)
- [I bought this plant from Logees about 2 months ago. It arrived healthy and I followed the instructions to replant it in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0PtFMnL2QFOT2X0-vTNScg.md) (by David, 2024-03-11, 5 comments)
- [My Watermelon Peperomia is not doing well and I can’t seem to figure out why?? Any ideas?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5xY8bEkXQ6W30nQqu6FmNA.md) (by Lexi, 2024-03-11, 2 comments)
- [Hello everyone! I got this pothos a few months back and just noticed this on a couple of pieces. Is this scale? Or is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Rv9Sm9z9Q9qJqGHej_Pc1w.md) (by Kait, 2024-03-11, 0 comments)
- [To all ZZ parents: I’ve had my ZZ for longer than I can remember and it was pushing out a lot of new growth recently.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nuXecNnJTG2uUVq-FNkjeg.md) (by Klary, 2024-03-11, 0 comments)
- [Best solution for spider mites and fungus gnats? Haven’t had to deal with any other pests yet, but can’t seem to get…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TpXua-FZR2ufnWcxIJZ3nQ.md) (by OGForestGreen, 2024-03-11, 7 comments)
- [hey!! this is my friends plant that i help her care for, we need help!! we don’t know if it’s too cold and not humid…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EjM1VzhITgWHElZNBefsJA.md) (by Cat, 2024-03-11, 10 comments)
- [I live with my Mom and recently the responsibility of looking after the garden was handed over to me. Of course, as…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TkdDzKQJSFea1vIgzEMddA.md) (by Seraph, 2024-03-11, 1 comment)
- [Hi there! Don’t these plants look dry? My house is very dry, but my soil meter says the soil is very wet in both of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TOEn1KSwR2exTRQB-059Fw.md) (by Holly, 2024-03-11, 3 comments)
- [My thanksgiving cactus flowed in November and seemed very happy, I haven’t changed anything about it’s routine since…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yLhaVa4NSMylIlcoGJNR6g.md) (by Becca, 2024-03-11, 3 comments)
- [Why are my leaves bending upwards? Is that bad?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0m3IPorvR86SWdxFtSB5iA.md) (by SproutBabe, 2024-03-11, 3 comments)
- [Was doing well till about December then all of a sudden it just started to look like this. Any advice on what I should…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QC6NXr6kSyq9nebY0iQiZw.md) (by Cultish Delight, 2024-03-11, 6 comments)
- [Need help with all three of my plants. It’s currently winter where I am. The three plants are Dieffenbrachia, Peace…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Xe1R28BUSh2ZpGtXFTQI-w.md) (by HGPlantLover, 2024-03-11, 4 comments)
- [I’ve posted my Aloe plant on here before and I’m honestly just a bit worried. I haven’t had the time to get drainage…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/63SFAqJ4RyS4cu0vWhErrg.md) (by Skimbutt, 2024-03-11, 5 comments)
- [Anybody know what happened to my dragon tooth alocasia? I noticed a wet mark then it just ripped!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NSb66_tvS528DP1hxQep0w.md) (by Leafing Around 🪴🍄, 2024-03-11, 13 comments)
- [Hello! I’m not sure if anyone can help but my plant has randomly gotten very sick and its leaves are slowly turning…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J6TnZBJHR0mof3XQR8NLNg.md) (by Chloe, 2024-03-11, 5 comments)
- [Hey guys!! This is my Chinese Evergreen, and it’s not doing too well :( It’s in regular houseplant soil, receiving…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/u3pWVwYdRF65mB5lN40ehA.md) (by Olivia, 2024-03-11, 3 comments)

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