--- 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. 59917 members, 13052 posts ## Posts - [My vinis fly trap is getting black, what should I do?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iqI88pNfC0ZOGxSutTLNBi.md) (by DragonYan8090, 2026-05-25, 8 comments) - [hi all! I got her a couple weeks ago and her leaves have been slowly turning crusty. Shes in full peat moss from the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pwLFLhNLaLiiKrIDlzFOgl.md) (by Karsen, 2026-05-25, 5 comments) - [All my plants have fungus gnats :( anyone have any tips or product recommendations for dealing with them? I have a Zevo…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5edzMTfUqoqawZjRean1LF.md) (by Samantha, 2026-05-24, 6 comments) - [What can I do to make my dieffenbachia crocodile plant “fuller” looking and not so leggy? The leaves are curled too and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ufRkk1JPd8LWIYntAGMiwL.md) (by Cathy, 2026-05-24, 1 comment) - [Hi all, I’m an extreme newbie and got a calathea \*sigh\* because the leaves are pretty and they are non-toxic to cats.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ayDdolKeD0lBOR8NCeaXrS.md) (by Zizi, 2026-05-24, 4 comments) - [I got this soil for my plants a while ago, I noticed my peace lily has millipedes from moisture. Is it because i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VEbGN7h6VJXL2bBW3bFjEi.md) (by Reem, 2026-05-24, 4 comments) - [I water these plants once a week since I’ve had them. Since last fall, leaves are turning brown. I tried watering less…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0dvLwGztp4WCcVxWjUJvq7.md) (by Julie, 2026-05-24, 9 comments) - [What’s up everybody. Funny story, I just found this aloe plant in a dark and dusty corner of my room, forgotten for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xPQMO80eLjNivLb3hfXPYN.md) (by Plant Mommy (Sorta), 2026-05-23, 6 comments) - [Before going on a week long vacation, I changed the soil from a dense potting mix to a chunky mix consisting of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7sCQHYmMVAgVQHu6rSH31o.md) (by Teejaay, 2026-05-23, 1 comment) - [Hi guys n gals. Can anyone tell me what is happening here. AI says lots of things but I value your opinions. Taken from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JYkpgwg8SAyXEw7901D8lc.md) (by Alfie’s garden, 2026-05-23, 3 comments) - [My prayer plant is starting to look at little sad. I think it may be because my pot isn’t draining enough? The soil is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UTRydX6cxxnOCpUCpbrxi6.md) (by Justin, 2026-05-22, 4 comments) - [I took a risk with my mom’s stagnant pothos, and I’m worried I’ve ruined it. I learned the plant was about 7 years old…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Q1g35Lptq435MHJTxVib1c.md) (by Erin, 2026-05-22, 2 comments) - [This browning on my Thai Con started just this week… I haven’t changed up her watering. I water her once a week but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/NEpHk7deU1hkSrdhitLbHm.md) (by Meg 🍄🦢🌿🔆🧚🏼, 2026-05-22, 5 comments) - [Any advice on how to get rid of spider mites? I know of neem oil but does it have to be diluted and how often do I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pgKCf8jHD9nXmtWhuJiuvE.md) (by Aloona, 2026-05-22, 4 comments) - [Hello! I’m very new to plants and have started growing an avocado from seed. It seemed to be doing well, but recently…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DH4PI0fEEAgOV30oTlN0xx.md) (by Elizabeth, 2026-05-22, 2 comments) - [I have gnats!!!!! What now? I have never had any bug till now!!! Please help!!!!! Thank you so much in advance!!!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/2lCgxP8tWyPaGMKrpEbXcm.md) (by I love plants, 2026-05-21, 10 comments) - [New plant person here. So I learned from my mistakes and repotted everything in regular soil plus about 20% mix of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PSXA0QMfFPYtPBWRBtvFTS.md) (by Curly Jo, 2026-05-21, 19 comments) - [I’m probably overreacting, but I’ve had issues with strawberry plants in the past where a small problem becomes a big…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eiluA8t9OqLMp9gOVwnEnq.md) (by ShortStrawberryLover, 2026-05-21, 0 comments) - [I am losing my mind with all of the fungus gnats this year. I finally got them under control, and now a new plant is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ROPtSaLlz6INJwiUoworQW.md) (by stoicsakura, 2026-05-21, 4 comments) - [Hi! I’m at a loss with my Areca palm (he has never once let me experience peace lol). The first pic was taken 10 days…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vrgMVJZRnWl7KL1vhTxs8O.md) (by Claire, 2026-05-21, 7 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GEhD4nF1sRhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQAjruPNr2PhGA) --- _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_