--- 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. 59949 members, 13074 posts ## Posts - [Newbie plant owner here! I recently received a 30-year-old golden pothos from my mom, who was given the plant as a gift…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oA1p4vkSK3llyoEXPQJD5k.md) (by Bernie Botanical 🌿, 2025-05-23, 4 comments) - [I took a new photo yesterday of the long awaited new growth on my Hoya Verticillata (inner variegated), a.k.a. Hoya…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5pU6an2qkfE9WUD3e32asr.md) (by Sunny, 2025-05-23, 0 comments) - [On may 2 I went to Dollar Tree store to buy some cups to give as a gift and I saw these flowers in the distance and I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/K8jId9jXyfkeGd8eyrOjyL.md) (by Joana, 2025-05-23, 0 comments) - [Hi everyone. I am looking for some help. I have a plant that is sick. I over watered it I think. The question is should…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/O3zzvwLYrVxX6N7YHh8VIc.md) (by Norm, 2025-05-23, 5 comments) - [Anyone have any tips on how to improve care for this Dracaena? She has suffered with root rot and fungus gnats in the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4tXZSPPbD4mGAPXa0axyao.md) (by RosaR, 2025-05-23, 7 comments) - [Anyone have any idea what these fading spots and brown spots are on my rattlesnake calathea?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/e8IdE0L3zlivl9BLckeUz1.md) (by Eak, 2025-05-23, 6 comments) - [I've had this plant for about 2 years and it was always doing great. I moved about 6 months ago and it got neglected in…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3mvKs6XLfBez6WgUrF6JWF.md) (by Maddi, 2025-05-23, 1 comment) - [Sweet Chinese evergreen looks bad at the base. And it is weak. Has drainage. What’s up??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oyT7uanJycVNfVfFmEhbsd.md) (by Lmmdoc, 2025-05-23, 1 comment) - [Is this not enough light? Granted, this is evening light so it's not as bright as it is throughout the day. My baby…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N40RZlhy0HpaIPWzv7jlo8.md) (by Sami, 2025-05-23, 5 comments) - [Hi I don't know if I'm watering to much or not can someone help me out thank you](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MrbKoiWgDQeV2y1IsBWf3e.md) (by Honey, 2025-05-23, 2 comments) - [Hi! I purchased my Ficus tree about a month ago and need this groups expertise! Is this overwatering or under watering?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IQdf1L9aQqwhxH92y6VGy2.md) (by Urbangirl, 2025-05-22, 6 comments) - [My monsteras burned in the scorching heat 🥲 how do I help them? I’ve moved them to a shady area of my porch but…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YwT2qGJ6VXak8UjzfMtVbt.md) (by Jenny, 2025-05-22, 3 comments) - [hi!! i have an echeveria that i bought last week and the leaves are starting to wilt and become soft. i thought it was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ydbVykWygThQtSMeuHBaOm.md) (by Lauren Muegge, 2025-05-22, 3 comments) - [My fiddle leaf has been growing leaves like crazy, but the most recent ones are not looking too great. Any ideas for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wnpeyqu1EBsksP5r3xgVdw.md) (by Carley, 2025-05-22, 2 comments) - [My bird of paradise has these white spots that were previously just on the lower trunk but are now all the way up the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hhT43gK4oq0wLcCSxYLv5G.md) (by Gigi, 2025-05-22, 5 comments) - [Hello! So I have a raspberry plant and a couple weeks ago it was barely growing raspberries but I looked at it today…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xyKl4iKM7Qmwf9H8ZMJPEz.md) (by Yn, 2025-05-22, 8 comments) - [My white wizard is turning brown only on the white parts. It is under a grow light, doesn't get too much water and is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lqMYoCylH7SZLYxjIddpI6.md) (by Annagralisaham, 2025-05-22, 6 comments) - [I have my peace Lilly from my grandfathers funeral and it isn’t doing too well. I have it in indirect light and on a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Dy6EJhZwsLQ11RSGLVdxF4.md) (by Brijae, 2025-05-22, 8 comments) - [bought this aenonium at a gardening event for about 10 dollars. i’m very new to taking care of plants, and i find this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Bo6shXaF7BXNah58yXytrb.md) (by Bella Jean, 2025-05-22, 12 comments) - [I moved my monstera into a bright location too quickly and I think it got shocked. I’ve had to cut off a number of he…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fcEos5bYwM27Ve5hjIye0C.md) (by Luke, 2025-05-22, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GIOwlRe3QRhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDyMh7tUJLjGA) --- _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_