--- 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. 59960 members, 13078 posts ## Posts - [Hello! I’ve had an issue with fungus gnats and I think it’s the soil I’ve been buying since they keep coming back after…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZZJw3PcYkIDmXaTVTKTdBT.md) (by Jessica, 2025-04-30, 8 comments) - [I've had this rubber plant for about a year now but its leaves have been falling and I've noticed browning of some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BZDmKgS4pWGjwH1h3EsyHQ.md) (by Ash, 2025-04-30, 10 comments) - [Hi known plant murderer here 🙋🏻‍♀️ this is the first plant im trying my absolute best at keeping alive. I bought it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kYjb6Pk978z63GoRjML5cm.md) (by Steff, 2025-04-29, 14 comments) - [Hello! I am new here. I love plants and wanting to learn more about my plants since I am retired. This is a banana…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b2eXp8B3OvjWDoyl6oH7ib.md) (by Cali2025, 2025-04-29, 7 comments) - [Here is my sweet William before and after. I might have been over watering them but she is still growing new blossoms…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/weomveJ7onatH9iHALm0V7.md) (by Katie, 2025-04-29, 1 comment) - [Hey guys I have this alocasia that has had a few leaves that turn yellow does anyone know what I’m doing wrong or how…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2qVGIRy65WeWivGkvihGNF.md) (by Heather, 2025-04-29, 9 comments) - [I got this lemon balm plant for free because it needs a little extra TLC. There are some brown spots on some leaves and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eIsPXrB7V91ITGFLg8GPVD.md) (by Milk, 2025-04-29, 3 comments) - [Hi! I’m a beginner and this is my beautiful baby Monstera. One of the leaves recently turned yellow, and I’m not sure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2tbTK1fJ7I21pofFICt1kp.md) (by Em’s plant life, 2025-04-29, 3 comments) - [Hi everyone, I got this lucky bamboo a couple months ago and it’s been doing my pretty well. But the yellow-pale part…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2RsIvhEcfK0MtWrkRVtE1F.md) (by Karsen, 2025-04-29, 1 comment) - [Hi new here so going to be asking questions about my plants that I can’t find answers online! Any help is appreciated!…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/I3AjnMkXpq8ZU1jJSILv52.md) (by Jenn, 2025-04-29, 5 comments) - [I’ve had this orchid for a while and killed it with overwatering even though I was using wood chip “soil”. I’m pretty…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/e5CDTEI9UUHiDQg9QtFoYA.md) (by Jenn, 2025-04-29, 6 comments) - [Found this and a spider in the planter when watering. Is this a spider mite? My plant just 2 inch, how should I do pest…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kAqJcmT42GFmHLaoNhLMqq.md) (by Christa, 2025-04-29, 1 comment) - [My african violets have fuzzy mold on the dirt. Still in the nursery cup I bought it in a month ago and I have no idea…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7y43ieOhta3zJTEIzId0Bl.md) (by Ohfrickmybad, 2025-04-29, 6 comments) - [I have a plant (2 technically) infested with fungus gnats. IT IS SOOOOO ANNOYING!!!! I put tape that I folded over all…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2DvjTWC8Xz7UAzEfyZ19oD.md) (by Ashlynn, 2025-04-29, 27 comments) - [I’ve propagated this turtle vine and am seeing one brown spot on each leaf, and a few leaves on the other propagation…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aJv5DzAqTKgoC7M9DZXkac.md) (by Chu-Lan, 2025-04-29, 4 comments) - [Question! Hey, I’m super new to the plant world and I have a question. I have a philodendron and I repotted it to a pot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8G8T4Rmu9dzHPi5n2PkGbe.md) (by LeafLord, 2025-04-29, 2 comments) - [Any body know what this is \& if it is harmful? It is in my BOA \& pothos](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qlaqQNPMdkbW44T57I14Et.md) (by lauraplants, 2025-04-29, 4 comments) - [I got this maybe a month ago, second time with one. Didn’t realize the first time their high humidity needs until it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t5FqnvbnB4RDcVaBj1qmMv.md) (by Angelica, 2025-04-28, 5 comments) - [My Cherry Tomato plant looks good overall but has droopy leaves, They are not firm but are still green. I bought this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZPGShfh0OdrT4rYMzJcHDK.md) (by Sunflower Grower, 2025-04-28, 4 comments) - [Hi everyone, I hope you can help me with my Shefflera. The ends of the leaves are turning yellow. I have it under a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iUOIJuK5PoSKZ91GUDoxxF.md) (by Springvision, 2025-04-28, 2 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GNcnG3ubOhhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDQUNFO4u7jGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_