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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. 59805 members, 12990 posts

## Posts

- [My lovely 3 year old Hoya Australis Lisa has succumbed to a fast spreading fungal or virus. The roots look good. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4umbNbLwoOBMiKCrgGzkeU.md) (by Sunny, 2025-06-17, 8 comments)
- [Why on earth does my Cupria Red Secret do this? She looks like she's trying to do a damn backflip and I'm not here for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6lDkVMuj9icWAnzwTfx8M5.md) (by Sami, 2025-06-17, 0 comments)
- [My pink lady started really great however it is now completely wilted, I’m not sure what happened. It looks burnt but I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UFvheFvuYg15m4cT5UmTjK.md) (by Kadenceyasin, 2025-06-16, 3 comments)
- [Hi! Will this help kill fungus gnats?! 😩](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/n238x1S60QHEH2SyUflFbI.md) (by Bri, 2025-06-16, 20 comments)
- [Why is my lavender plant wilting and leaves browning? Is this sign of under watering or overwatering? Can I still save…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RiP0IsdlkK6bboT6egnBuq.md) (by Arya, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [Good evening fellow Plantanauts, I'm a bit concerned about this black stop on the top of my Spiky Palm Tree named…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zShdO0d8h2neRW70sOiMy2.md) (by BadBotanist, 2025-06-16, 1 comment)
- [What’s wrong with my Strawberries!?!? Can someone help, not sure why these look so bad. I am new to gardening!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0Uo2UiuVDFhCHMgUoCRr6J.md) (by Rob, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [What are these spots all over my tomato plant? They are on other plants as well but this one is the worst. Help please…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rDuz5Ow5Vob8LmCl3wV1uX.md) (by Amandaeck0114, 2025-06-16, 3 comments)
- [I have this monstera Thai constellation. I had a tiara fall off the shelf and slice through her newest leaf. Is there…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g5aqoGNNtgjHzquAVDkXFA.md) (by Newwplantmama91, 2025-06-16, 2 comments)
- [So I’ve had this aloe plant for about 3 years and after I moved it began to get really skinny and lose leaves. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HkME4IFw3Hotuhy3eMnb3p.md) (by Gabby, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [help! what is the best tip/trick to take care of a mother of thousands plant and string of pearls? mine are struggling!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EWHKd4VtkREQuCzLP1S0oF.md) (by Lauren Muegge, 2025-06-16, 5 comments)
- [Should trim this leaf off? She’s curling up and ripped this is the only leaf that looks like this on my alocasia polly](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YxqVqv1ng1pWpLNOyHKdc0.md) (by Kenny’s plants, 2025-06-16, 2 comments)
- [The leaves of my pilea peperomioides have turned into a light green color recently and has white dots and I’m not sure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lQiou2oMfRsgCniC8KfBs4.md) (by 🌱’s garden, 2025-06-16, 8 comments)
- [Hi everyone! I bought this Calathea Dottie plant about a month ago, and within the first few days of bringing it home…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oOrm8Itr36WnA0naCil9Iv.md) (by Mdethero, 2025-06-16, 8 comments)
- [I need some help, I bought a polka dot plant a few weeks ago and I've been watering her when she gets a bit wilty and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W6gKbTZYat1AmnBtjFKes6.md) (by Rain 🌧🌱, 2025-06-15, 2 comments)
- [I thought this was a snake plant because that’s what planta said it was, but now I’m pretty convinced it is a Hoya…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2qzNJ4tcUFnaO7VeRtISbD.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-06-15, 2 comments)
- [The dirt in my little pothos's pot seems to be growing mold, is it actually mold and should I be worried???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4oRXTv30GruzkWosR4Qit1.md) (by Harry, 2025-06-15, 4 comments)
- [My poor peace lily (I call him Binkleman) is going through a rough patch. I just put him in a different pot, new soil,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sJVYjc809kBKmJzmwIo0ii.md) (by RoHa22, 2025-06-15, 8 comments)
- [I have grow this China Doll from a 1” tall seedling and it has been a constant challenge. I FINALLY got it in a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b96on4VBKziRBtnNPp67dY.md) (by Heather, 2025-06-15, 0 comments)
- [Hello! I planted this beautiful Rose bush just a few weeks ago- and now, besides the Lantern fly- it’s now being eaten,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hhuox3m0cPTISmMG6DRick.md) (by SuZQ, 2025-06-15, 5 comments)

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