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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. 59788 members, 12979 posts

## Posts

- [Does anyone know what this little guy is eating my caladium is? I can’t get a clear answer on google lens. Thanks in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Eql6d2hekV14iBnQpOuPVc.md) (by MikkaWazoski, 2025-07-25, 5 comments)
- [I could not keep my peperomia pepperspot alive. She’s down to one little branch and I don’t think she’ll make it. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zjrXHKEGBdMAvaNwYC6IYu.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-07-25, 5 comments)
- [I just noticed this in the dirt of my Chinese money plant! The plant looks healthy though. Is it mold? Please tell me…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lkOEHswqrGZSk4BBO56Lwp.md) (by Emibeef, 2025-07-24, 4 comments)
- [Does anyone have an idea as to what’s wrong with my Ctenanthe? I use filtered water on her and use a grow lamp for 12…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RXNe1kp3Mcqxsa2MQqCD7X.md) (by Danyule, 2025-07-24, 3 comments)
- [I have a huge fungus gnat problem for the first time. I have sticky traps and just bought a mosquito dunk thing but a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DFDF21ehIuKmi4iUFz0z8D.md) (by Ray, 2025-07-24, 6 comments)
- [My fiddle leaf fig has started to lose its leaves and has this at the bottom of the leaves. What should I do?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dZ5kA3Jm3SECbNDVZ3tKPe.md) (by Wynelle, 2025-07-24, 0 comments)
- [been having a gnat problem. noticed one gnat and killed it then the next week three more popped up. so far i got some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C7wW9kPV57pyrqeJyWIGNQ.md) (by pricksandpots, 2025-07-24, 6 comments)
- [UMMM, WTF IS THIS ON MY JADE?! 🥲🥲](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N2Z8oYiY4WUb0gXmTEgvgd.md) (by Mehgan C., 2025-07-24, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone know what's wrong with my Alocasia micholitziana?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hsp2QSSGhXBICrtYH9d3E7.md) (by Jay, 2025-07-24, 1 comment)
- [Hello, need some advice on my indoor fern. Wondering if it’s receiving not enough sunlight or needs moved? My bedroom…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OfTZlStkYfAXv1ceBJbgG8.md) (by Bulldogs1982, 2025-07-24, 2 comments)
- [What do you think is going on with my fern? I’ve checked and checked for pests with a magnifying glass and don’t see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q2peoNhfFLjtqbrEAY5K75.md) (by Lo, 2025-07-24, 10 comments)
- [What is going on with my Aglaonema? I repotted her not too long ago so maybe she’s still in shock? Haven’t seen any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Rot702CSVSUN97AlBqcvjq.md) (by Bigredamazon, 2025-07-24, 2 comments)
- [Hi! My Guzmania has sent out 3 pups. She has finished flowering and the flower has been removed as it went dry. Just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WL5D5wetIjh4kZTPsDMMGB.md) (by Lauren, 2025-07-24, 2 comments)
- [How do I keep aphids off of my purple passion? 🫠 I’ve had it in quarantine for longer than I can remember (months),…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/54PQ75I9BIvCymOeTbf8HN.md) (by Angelica, 2025-07-24, 1 comment)
- [I got this money tree about 2-3 weeks ago I’ve been following the recommendations on the app, after the past watering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UDCKCmnAyn5wTkOByZ9sec.md) (by Grow Grow!, 2025-07-24, 2 comments)
- [I need help, what am I doing wrong with my peacock plant? It seems to keep heading towards the route of death](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/P4CJWHpdn9CJZRqy9Joq3B.md) (by Kinaplants, 2025-07-23, 5 comments)
- [I loved this plant when it was smaller but it’s grown so much, and looks horrible now ): it’s so viney and weird…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OddjOOu23OmQdpRdNMRQOo.md) (by Emibeef, 2025-07-23, 5 comments)
- [Two questions this is what was once very stringy Cebu blue Pothos I think it got a draft and or didn’t water enough…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uY1I7225ynqPHnOfaeRnhW.md) (by ShyLee, 2025-07-23, 11 comments)
- [Help!! My monstera has this growing in its roots. I propagated it about a year ago, but just noticed this.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WpTzsFGIWqQJvCjfEfLsa1.md) (by PlantsArePeople2, 2025-07-23, 4 comments)
- [Crown of Thorns! I almost killed my poor girl! She’s swung back though, very resilient. I was just wondering if anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6a42N2cFt0xSnfKzu7ALVx.md) (by Gusty, 2025-07-23, 4 comments)

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