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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. 59997 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [this is (was?) my golden pathos- im not sure why shes drying out so much. i water it regularly + im pretty sure that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zuHS3cRyT56PetCWCZbZIg.md) (by unclaireable, 2024-04-10, 2 comments)
- [I wanted to get some opinions on what is growing on this root, it’s my devils ivy plant, and it’s been having a tough…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3tTmnHvRRTOFTEXOcl17XA.md) (by Leafy, 2024-04-10, 2 comments)
- [Concerned about this leaf. This leaf has been dying and my other leaves have no signs of dying. Do I cut the leaf?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KfexZBCiQNSSFaem9yCRfA.md) (by Nayeli, 2024-04-10, 1 comment)
- [Hello everyone, I’m looking for some help and advice! My poor ficus tree has started to drop leaves like crazy! They…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZOAfVxfVSmS5Vcsg2PwtOg.md) (by Holly, 2024-04-10, 8 comments)
- [Any ideas about what’s happening to this rubber plant? About 8 leves look like this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_TvMjgWQQYWgQKBvfZoV2A.md) (by Christy, 2024-04-10, 0 comments)
- [What's wrong with this lucky bamboo](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QZ4CftfIQPCU-BqDw7nGRA.md) (by Mar, 2024-04-10, 2 comments)
- [why does my aloe have these browning leaves? There were more then this i just cute them off. tia](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o-h5Ye3uRrKaBTEmWck-Jg.md) (by 𐌛★ⵍ!𐌂, 2024-04-10, 0 comments)
- [Ok so I have this plant there is one leaf dying Just want to make sure it nothings I’m doing](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4O6chQ0wQT-wJrpeAATbtQ.md) (by Naomi, 2024-04-10, 4 comments)
- [Hi Planties! I have a big beautiful split leaf philodendron that was gifted to me by a close friend. When I first got…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1aP8pOdSRwevNAiwtkAiBA.md) (by Heidi, 2024-04-10, 1 comment)
- [Hi everyone! I was going to water my Chinese money plant when I noticed these in the back of 2 leaves. They’re not bugs…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vId959AuTya-36rqEDDUIg.md) (by iamsarasofia, 2024-04-10, 5 comments)
- [I’ve read on here how tricky majesty palms are… I have sprayed this with neem oil many times, I let it dry out and then…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/67tTLq41QBCoc_NgUPcNKg.md) (by psmorgan, 2024-04-09, 2 comments)
- [Should I get rid of the springtails in my plant? It’s in my bedroom and they only live in the moist soil of my ivy…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nS7-ZrAMSv2NODgKzSjCrQ.md) (by Ivy, 2024-04-09, 3 comments)
- [hi, i’m a little worried about my pothos, her leaves look pretty healthy but the top of the soil looks rough. does this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q0tHrFtRTYe8Z1fv0tYpNg.md) (by halle, 2024-04-09, 2 comments)
- [Hey there! My poinsettia is not looking the best. Yellowing leaves, droopy leaves, and brown areas surrounding the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GcGtMvNWSCq9k0U7I4I_3A.md) (by LearningPlantMom, 2024-04-09, 1 comment)
- [My plants pot that is made of wood is starting to get termites… is it as easy as only using ceramic pots to avoid this ?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L_zY1u_GS6m6M8vTadrs0Q.md) (by Mom, 2024-04-09, 1 comment)
- [Can anyone tell me what this is? I’m freaking out 😭](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/a_GYsokdTW6vl5fOldlseQ.md) (by yene\_fikir, 2024-04-09, 2 comments)
- [I just got into plants and I’ve been finding gnats in my room more recently. Any tips on getting rid of them? No clue…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ESH80aYtSyydwX6HTA04Qg.md) (by ✨PlantMama✨, 2024-04-09, 8 comments)
- [Alright so my daughters cat got up in her windowsill and got bored… twice now. It has had two leaves for the past month…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bAwNcLl4QXi8J-KL4XHG3w.md) (by Jes, 2024-04-09, 5 comments)
- [The soil is retaining water for a long time in this metal mug, should I change the soil to something like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-3jUzBjwSA-5SwA2bKpV_A.md) (by ✨PlantMama✨, 2024-04-09, 9 comments)
- [Hi all - I’ve just rescued this prayer plant online. Never had one before - any tips and tricks to help it back to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WjBRcPb7Q-SONVVqQFdpMA.md) (by Millie, 2024-04-09, 10 comments)

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