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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. 59931 members, 13063 posts

## Posts

- [So I am visiting my mom’s house and she’s recently propagated and planted these monstera babies. Clearly, they are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/aZSwQzDgotcJINddepPmDc.md) (by AllieLof, 2025-10-04, 2 comments)
- [Hi I was gifted an anthurium. The plant is still growing new leaves so I don’t think I’ve killed it. However,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rR0loxrHJWyXzmDXoXjeHS.md) (by Carrie, 2025-10-04, 8 comments)
- [hi everyone, so i have a big pest problem on my collection, both thrips and spider mites on my plants. i am a student…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xHxhHVBUXoRGrSkLXZMMNH.md) (by Macie, 2025-10-03, 9 comments)
- [Okay.. okay…. I’ve about had it with her. She’s stressing me out.. from spider mites, root rot, dropping two leaves and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uCO4oPUoPmfcjQV685Hvyn.md) (by Gilly, 2025-10-03, 4 comments)
- [hi all! I have a bunch of outside potted plants and I've had such a problem with ants nesting in my pots. im at my wits…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qnZIH4GJqv3VsCcCu9zzFo.md) (by em, 2025-10-03, 9 comments)
- [This is on my lemon tree (on the backs of the leaves) Does anyone know what this is, and how to get rid of it? I’ve…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FXGcSzTCmVKbIzu0hzqE99.md) (by Dina’s Plants, 2025-10-03, 8 comments)
- [This foxtail fern and I need some advice! As you can see it’s lost a lot of stems over the years, especially during the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kHsmobZMXHss6E26ZH1oOg.md) (by Julie, 2025-10-03, 2 comments)
- [Weird question. Is there a pest that can cover a whole shelf with webbing? I didn't see a spider anywhere and none of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/c71hUx0RXabFrD6aVeXnfj.md) (by MummaDeb, 2025-10-03, 5 comments)
- [I really need some advice, my figgy is getting brown spots](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7g3aeYlH8bPxidtvuxYQ0g.md) (by PlantNewbie48, 2025-10-03, 4 comments)
- [The bottom leaves of my kalanchoe have started turning yellow,drooping and wilting. Ive checked the roots to see if…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tBuKUdpjhg4JKfSOFgL1C7.md) (by A.Kalanchoe, 2025-10-03, 0 comments)
- [any ideas what these spots are from?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EhxcMVYtnBhTrDaFQoqlaW.md) (by keira, 2025-10-03, 3 comments)
- [My succulent is hard in the center but everywhere around is soft and the leaves look cracked. I moved it from the sun.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rBaJVJJpTi2LI4Q3gJoKHA.md) (by Lin, 2025-10-03, 1 comment)
- [My Persian Shield looks a bit off \& I wish I could keep the leaves purple. Any idea what’s causing the speckled look or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RXpd2L0Hu5GxlrzXW2A6zn.md) (by GrowGirl🪴🌺, 2025-10-03, 0 comments)
- [Okay I have tried everything to get rid of the gnats living in my banana trees soil. They are starting to infest my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QeGo040c71ow5yu9NwG0D2.md) (by K, 2025-10-03, 8 comments)
- [Can someone tell me why my mother-in-law‘s tongue or snake plant leafs are curling in and look shrivelled ? I follow…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mJ1DB6SZBRe9wRB8RryREY.md) (by ShyLee, 2025-10-02, 3 comments)
- [There are little tiny white bugs. They almost look like a super thin, small grain of rice. Just sprayed more neem oil.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hMODeOVGC3dN98i5ZfKp8s.md) (by Kailee, 2025-10-02, 5 comments)
- [This is on my snake plant I don’t know what it is please help](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NG4uCDUqXUWrdCSfUloHFz.md) (by REVY, 2025-10-02, 1 comment)
- [Queen of the night, spots? It’s bone dry right now. I was just getting ready to water and noticed all the spots Not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/CFh57zGwfODBijGYkctHlN.md) (by Sam, 2025-10-02, 3 comments)
- [Soooooo I made a massive error in judgement and thought I had thrips and then used a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uLLCqKpjaVdurLwNlAP1WY.md) (by Cassanova, 2025-10-02, 0 comments)
- [Ring of fire - roots look fine?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WFk5ydHQHEVZ19e24PeVuT.md) (by Jessybear, 2025-10-02, 16 comments)

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