--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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, 13065 posts ## Posts - [Is it warm mist or cool mist for humidifier for plants.. or does it matter???? I didn’t know there were so many options…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rrZ1tF0B1fWHvqoUmjd3rY.md) (by Lulu, 2025-09-26, 4 comments) - [This is my strelitzia nicolai plant. Can someone help me and tell me what the brown edges and wrinkles are in the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JsxANZb2TumIzWLZ2io3Jb.md) (by Planta member, 2025-09-26, 2 comments) - [My white star calathea (goeppertia) has thrips. I gave the leaves a shower last night and am going to pick up Bonide…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WRDzb2rQP6hw0elN8nHsv2.md) (by Sarah, 2025-09-26, 5 comments) - [help please!! What do I do? Its a peace Lilly](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iIlEuRj9YLMDvoPaR3H2PB.md) (by Brijae, 2025-09-26, 2 comments) - [I HAVE THRIPS WHAT DO I DO???? HELP ME PLEASEEEEEE](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9oPvN7ORHtK6ktRARtLaLt.md) (by PlantPrincess, 2025-09-26, 8 comments) - [please tell me this is not some sort of pest. i just got this plant and it already has mealies. is this of concern?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iya58FRWaXkkrkqoX7q95G.md) (by hann, 2025-09-26, 1 comment) - [how likely is my monstera to revive from a severe case of fungus gnats :/ any advice will help, i’ve already rinsed the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fjUnYg3Vg2eR8M8MYKX9BO.md) (by lyssxgardens, 2025-09-26, 12 comments) - [Some of my cherry tomato leaves are turning yellow, is this anything to worry about? Also I started growing it on Aug.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EB0sy2rfhH0segzo1TO4Mk.md) (by ChrryMato, 2025-09-25, 6 comments) - [Hey yall! I am NEW to the plant world. I have this golden pothos that I bought that was BURSTING at the seams in its…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qpHsJt9Mbi2FuPVADRdTAj.md) (by Ashley CW, 2025-09-25, 5 comments) - [Still unable to stop whatever ailment is causing this. The problem is accelerating and these leaves will all die. Does…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pbcFkTLzye7kzJohwvtMx2.md) (by Bedroom Botanist, 2025-09-25, 10 comments) - [Has anyone tried letting live ladybugs out in their home to help with pest control on indoor plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/haemJegz478rXSKbvgxg8R.md) (by Hilary, 2025-09-25, 4 comments) - [Entomology here, if you know… you know. 🤣 Best guesses welcome!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NOeel8HHadfdNKx0gsphF6.md) (by Pothos Palace, 2025-09-25, 6 comments) - [Are these sticks normal color? It has been getting sun.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/abBbTUZsORGZ8qZDDfpNT6.md) (by Lin, 2025-09-25, 3 comments) - [Does anyone know why my banana croton look this way? I've given it water, changed the soil, and it has been getting sun.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1RB4vyQTwL5Ku9HJswkYlF.md) (by Lin, 2025-09-25, 2 comments) - [My philodrendon has these white specks on it’s leaves and pot. I tried spraying it with neem oil the last time I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FcNXHwTE4zCLH12nhyTZRM.md) (by amoonda, 2025-09-25, 1 comment) - [My golden pothos is now getting yellow leaves and brown spots on new and old leaves. I could not see pests on the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/prEQsgVmcN9FgDDB4PHU40.md) (by BlkBrbi, 2025-09-25, 6 comments) - [Saw this on top of my BOP soil. It looks like mold. Can I scrape the top to just remove it completely? Or should I just…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9o4SRi19PfROWG8emuJsDA.md) (by Jowee, 2025-09-24, 3 comments) - [Hi everyone, I just picked up a small Alocasia Polly yesterday at the supermarket. It was such a great price that I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F9NG2jj3asV0bn5FjQ3ItM.md) (by Heather 🌱✨, 2025-09-24, 5 comments) - [So I got this peace lily next to a dumpster and had to do a complete chop of everything. It’s obviously doing very well…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mwZeoiRnSH1j9UohpZbKhR.md) (by Kenny, 2025-09-24, 5 comments) - [why do my hoya look like this? my krinkle looks great and feels healthy from the front of the leaves, but the back of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sbmYAKB0X7Nmi35ayWrGqq.md) (by Bea, 2025-09-24, 2 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GJLFwUMyaBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQCtRdCENl_iGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_