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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. 59956 members, 13077 posts

## Posts

- [Was cleaning my monstera’s leaves this morning \& found these tiny white dots on all the leaves. Does this look like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FUfs88J2I0ki72up9EtAwj.md) (by Lilee, 2025-05-12, 3 comments)
- [I recently planted a stevia seedling and it soon started turning brown and wilted. The leaves aren’t crunchy—they’re…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sk1axAqQrGRENMWO6g8dgb.md) (by Emily, 2025-05-12, 2 comments)
- [Anyone know why my Pothos is turning yellow and has these brown spots? I got her from Lowe’s not long ago, I don’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6AUTEpaWFBBefjrjBXODo3.md) (by Cece, 2025-05-12, 5 comments)
- [Heya! Not sure if this is a problem per say but I am VERY confused as to what has caused this to happen to my peace…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AbP3PqiwEGlz9s2ILz57cl.md) (by Hexed\_Horticulture, 2025-05-12, 8 comments)
- [So my nepenthes Asian pitcher plant has been through it all 😅 i repotted it in sphagnum moss and perlite and then gave…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SDsH1xCLS6q7LIoaN9NUQY.md) (by Sagetheplant, 2025-05-12, 2 comments)
- [Hello all! New to plant care and this app and I need help. I don’t know what is wrong with my hydrangea. Just planted…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UAxLjUOyQahaQMp96w068Y.md) (by OliviaA, 2025-05-12, 9 comments)
- [I need help yall. This is my new peace Lily and it looks sad. I was told they are somewhat easy and don’t need to be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/RivBaMK8nwEtc9ylPEAxiu.md) (by BB., 2025-05-12, 4 comments)
- [Can someone please help me with my peace lily? Not sure if the sun is burning it or too much water.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V3DbSAATa4vBZ2zTcc6PUD.md) (by Eman, 2025-05-12, 10 comments)
- [My silver inch plant is getting so long and heavy. I’m needing to do something or I’m afraid it’s all gonna break off!…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lglj90MRzkRKhty7P67FID.md) (by Angel07, 2025-05-12, 9 comments)
- [Too much water or too little? Yes there is drainage and I tend to ignore my cactus. It has a grow light 24/7. Thoughts??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dAyivjoyaSwhVQh8l2t4Y2.md) (by HeatherO, 2025-05-11, 6 comments)
- [Emergency!! I noticed these on my pothos today! It’s all over the soil and on the bottom of the pot. Is it mold??? Or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/j60X39hYJiK2nVlAlASY4O.md) (by Mishy🌸, 2025-05-11, 6 comments)
- [My syngoniums are really sick. ive been watering them when planta tells me too but at this point I don’t know what to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yV7SwWRdi1x0aeR1xnZi3t.md) (by generic dude man, 2025-05-11, 5 comments)
- [I spotted thrips on my red maranta. Any advice on how to treat this guy or plants in general? I don't notice a ton, but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rjq44YdceRpqEfdgEwN4Mo.md) (by Laylay, 2025-05-11, 7 comments)
- [My alocasia suffering effects of overwating. The soil was changed and it has since gotten better however the leaf of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qcZoNPcBZZIkTwBW3Bolls.md) (by max!, 2025-05-11, 1 comment)
- [I just found a bunch of little white bugs in my plants! How do I get rid of them? I tried hydrogen peroxide yesterday…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AoABm840IozQDrqQExWPM3.md) (by Bailey, 2025-05-11, 10 comments)
- [New baby I called Rose 😍😍](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kFfrWtfo3JhUUWUqplQLpG.md) (by Joana, 2025-05-11, 0 comments)
- [When adding liquid fertilizer to plants, how do you know how much to add, and do you add it directly to the pot or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0xkyNq3YpFPiHrpnSWrSnv.md) (by Lori, 2025-05-11, 7 comments)
- [So this is princess cupcake, named so because she was dramatic AF. Now though, she has every reason to be dramatic 🙄 I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZQqJ4e8VqaIRjEUkC318ij.md) (by DerpyFroggy🐸🪷🪴, 2025-05-11, 14 comments)
- [Hey :))!! One of the leaves of my money tree is turning yellowish. I'm not sure what it could mean. No direct sunlight,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pCL8EM7hVrLIGF2BwhteTQ.md) (by Sami Martinez, 2025-05-11, 6 comments)
- [Anyone have any recommendations on how to bring this plant back to life?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sLV2KdY1q9Zp9DAJOkMP4g.md) (by Lily, 2025-05-11, 2 comments)

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