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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. 59965 members, 13081 posts

## Posts

- [bit of discoloration on this fairly new monstera andansonii. no other leaves have the same spot or show signs of it.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z26ROT4sSbYaHLhGgs2zTd.md) (by nikki920, 2025-03-16, 7 comments)
- [Does anyone know what I should do with this little leaf? It was diagnosed as overwatered a couple of days ago so I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qMDjTPTLL9428xcVoRtYtv.md) (by Tulip, 2025-03-16, 3 comments)
- [I know it’s a little too hard to tell but just left of the centre are cobwebs. Spider mites or normal cobwebs?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uU3vU5LAmVqd1OggD9cvsN.md) (by Marc75, 2025-03-16, 8 comments)
- [Do y’all know what’s wrong with this guy? I’ve been watering it every week (I didn’t think it needed more but I might…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W9yhOWzfxoRFGPSCv7Q8RF.md) (by Frej, 2025-03-16, 7 comments)
- [What are your favorite pest treatments for bugs that are already present and pest preventative to save others?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nkyIZAY7dogyvJtOmTxvlU.md) (by Alyssa, 2025-03-15, 4 comments)
- [Hi Planta friends! I have a Bird of Paradise that has two stalks (please forgive if that’s not the right terminology…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rNtabNVrKtTZ6b2DSE9Oh2.md) (by April Neufeld, 2025-03-15, 8 comments)
- [Have this dwarf fiddle leaf and it once had quite a few leaves on it. I’ve had it for more 2 1/2 years in this same…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xBH71V0SAt6mfxGc3MEqA6.md) (by Lil’ Plant Mama, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [I’m taking over care for this unfortunate plant. The app says that it’s Selenicereus validus. Other than tender love…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hgG1tTZ2uvvB5KtJMmcWyX.md) (by Zachary, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [Hi! I’ve had this plant for a while and she was really happy, but since I moved apartments the leaves have started…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6JV7nICXB0vBrFwCrhsZxB.md) (by nugget, 2025-03-15, 2 comments)
- [Hello All, I have this peperomia ginny from past 2 Years and it has been of the same size ever since. In addition to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SJAbjQfG6WSQaWlgNkUQlU.md) (by Arham, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [The leaves are drying out one at a time. Do I cut the top off?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8X8nAKQCRgbDsWYb6PdSDy.md) (by James, 2025-03-15, 4 comments)
- [Help with my peace lily- the ends are pointing down and slightly brown on the tips. These flowers have been there for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8WIENNzpJuH6ccjAzCcbTS.md) (by Lo, 2025-03-15, 4 comments)
- [I had this dracaena ~3ish years, the top leaves have recently grown in spotty. What is it lacking that caused this? I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hoGSiYgkXPvOXVQAwwQNqn.md) (by J-Mo, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [Help! 😭 My monstera andanosii’s leaves are turning yellow! I only water it when the soil is completely dry, and it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/t1VN3vEr0fWjhICyanIJSc.md) (by Camy, 2025-03-15, 5 comments)
- [Weird one today :) what do we think? Repot necessary? I only repotted about 14 months ago but after a recent…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rKFyJv0b9JzCcW3kj7XmzF.md) (by AvgGenZ, 2025-03-15, 3 comments)
- [I got this plant from a seller who I won’t name because they have rectified the situation. I was excited to get it but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SeVM931dIthByV6WVqJDhi.md) (by Plantress, 2025-03-15, 14 comments)
- [My poor, once-thriving calathea has been struggling with thrips for months. I’ve been using a spray of water, isopropyl…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2TLOPVFWyDgSTeBoPaxWwY.md) (by Jackie H, 2025-03-15, 6 comments)
- [I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rwDaK3O7rYffTdzHfa6RS8.md) (by Reigan, 2025-03-14, 6 comments)
- [VFT virgin here! 🪰🌱 here we both are sitting outside for enrichment time 💚 I bought this cutie little VFT from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ajS8cXfCS8i1oU46RvF8pO.md) (by Sasha, 2025-03-14, 4 comments)
- [Hi, I’ve noticed these holes appearing in my bird of paradise leaves that make these lines. I know the humidity is too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Txqsmdkqr0ZPwb8uu9zNTB.md) (by Sarah, 2025-03-14, 1 comment)

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