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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. 59963 members, 13079 posts

## Posts

- [Hello! I have a a pothos that needs a repot due to poorly draining soil. But the problem is I can’t buy better soil for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tyBevaArTD3snSyvqhVHqA.md) (by Mary 🪴, 2025-04-11, 8 comments)
- [What are these spots on my philodendron narrow? Don’t mind the dust, I’m just about to clean him Edit: could it be from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PvuFpzz5wJNdFFACHiPOko.md) (by Squirrelywhirl, 2025-04-11, 4 comments)
- [There is either a fungus or gnat eggs all over my spider plant. I’m not sure which and I’m not sure what to do. Help??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4N8FowBHpECZI6tdVwAzOv.md) (by robinoxel, 2025-04-11, 4 comments)
- [I need help! What’s wrong with my plant😭 I got it at the thrift store all happy and now it’s been 2 weeks and it looks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BrjkKsvLt2s014EIKgLPNe.md) (by Mary Jane, 2025-04-11, 17 comments)
- [Should I be concerned? My nerve plant has this fairly new leaf that’s turned red a bit and I’m not sure if it’s because…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TIAqeEvzhBrG87ZGTC5Epq.md) (by Dee, 2025-04-11, 7 comments)
- [Greetings! I was gifted a plant. The person didn’t know what it is and neither do I. It doesn’t have leaves like a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/voDjKcQdEq1L6DJcxvDBRB.md) (by Ama the plant Mama., 2025-04-10, 7 comments)
- [hello friends, new here and the plants at my office don't seem to be doing too well, just looking for some knowledge,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NzASmStUOSEhL1ebBCYQx0.md) (by natalie, 2025-04-10, 5 comments)
- [My spider plant has brown spots and some of the stems are dead! The app says that I am over watering but I don’t see…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VbfCTFIHvVrNxxoMZJp7xB.md) (by Plant\_Lover250, 2025-04-10, 3 comments)
- [anyone else particularly in the northeast US having problems with their flowering indoor plants? i think it's the cold…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Nk3uFrfL6CY6kvyNtnB358.md) (by artemisiavulgaris, 2025-04-10, 4 comments)
- [My lucky bamboo has been turning yellow again. Any suggestions on what’s wrong? Thanks🪴🤍](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HY1UZMshwfBj5l7V90oeRo.md) (by Varenna, 2025-04-10, 2 comments)
- [Guys… what’s going on with my money tree?? It’s in an east facing window (though I recently moved it from a south…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2lvFhpsbG2ELH2CT6ZAgW6.md) (by Figgeypudding, 2025-04-10, 2 comments)
- [Can anyone help me with my pink Dalmatian? Leaves are turning yellow and brown. I thought I over watered at first, but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Gp9pIYHRYrpEajJQLxPusi.md) (by Libby, 2025-04-10, 10 comments)
- [Hello!! My Button Fern is not doing well. Can someone help me out. Should I take it out of the plastic and plant it in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/On0bvAxzBPksvPocSzMUlw.md) (by Edennn17, 2025-04-10, 6 comments)
- [I noticed this lil guy in one of my plants, can I leave it or do I need to remove? Is this a sign of a bigger problem…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/esHY4I1qnb6OW5VwQgoUdB.md) (by Kiwibiwi, 2025-04-10, 3 comments)
- [HELP! I purchased a small basil plant a week ago form trader joe’s and transplanted it into a terracotta pot and took…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vp05y0sQB3l3eFhMujq3CN.md) (by Lauren, 2025-04-10, 1 comment)
- [Heeeelp🙏🏼 I noticed a spider web on my snake plant, is it spider mites? How can I treat it?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DP5wGDRyff8VDS4ouNeA2p.md) (by Lana, 2025-04-09, 8 comments)
- [I tried cutting the top off of this and still nothing is happening I don’t know what’s wrong dto do it’s a fiddle leaf…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xfGPAL9hCvLAGpDlleeNVD.md) (by Patrick, 2025-04-09, 2 comments)
- [Ever since I repotted this plant it’s looked a bit sad and some leaves are turning yellow :( The pot has a hole for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Mzcy4gA77oZnKISm8qwhJV.md) (by Kris, 2025-04-09, 4 comments)
- [Hi, everyone. This is a follow-up to a previous cry for help. I repotted Jerry here on March 4 in all purpose organic…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5bbmWk6VLumDjMfEJbgmDK.md) (by Amy, 2025-04-09, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know what could cause this kind of damage on my golden pothos? Splotchy yellowing and small brown spots,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wjPF7832EyzodAhChhlbzJ.md) (by PlantMum, 2025-04-09, 9 comments)

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