--- 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. 59946 members, 13073 posts ## Posts - [I got a watermelon peperomia in the mail a few weeks ago. It came in not great condition during an unfortunate heat…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8eqqkEnPuJgKx2hyc3eELR.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-06-14, 6 comments) - [How long after using systemic granules should I wait before introducing lady bugs?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pR1JU0P88iYCmhrn604fKq.md) (by Ryanash28, 2025-06-14, 6 comments) - [Hello all! I bought this plant a week ago from the clearance section as it already had the browning leaves. I was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ufLaw081eDfSs5oshBvI9f.md) (by Ashley, 2025-06-14, 1 comment) - [Can anyone tell me what is going on with my Rubber plant. Most of the leaves are perfectly healthy but there are 2 or 3…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hcXlhszvp6eKCSFuPhdec7.md) (by Ayla, 2025-06-14, 5 comments) - [I repotted purple basil into a drainage system and have it outside on my patio with some plants. Any advice to save it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wTnsyLvUfmkYQoroiah0Tv.md) (by Vivian’s plants, 2025-06-14, 0 comments) - [Hello! New here and concerned about one branch of my indoor fern plant. Most leaves and branches are doing well,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/87hltVQerHolrvyirD3x1I.md) (by Bulldogs1982, 2025-06-14, 3 comments) - [Could this be that I have overwatered her? She was fine earlier this week, I pruned her, and then this happened?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OaAICGsWaUrqhwuCYevabg.md) (by Sophia, 2025-06-14, 1 comment) - [I bought a pepperspot peperomia yesterday. It is still in its original nursery pot. This morning I noticed a weed…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7DJaQnrtWyaL98gUK6Y8An.md) (by happysoxdonkey, 2025-06-14, 8 comments) - [quick question, recently acquired a pepper and tomato plant. i was wondering what is the best way to keep pest away…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gyQBncFftO25XvTWRbvOpe.md) (by katie, 2025-06-14, 1 comment) - [Does this mean it needs more water? I water them nightly but it has been super hot this week (between 90-100degress). I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/25TJrL93HDEMWkowzKNbqy.md) (by Cely, 2025-06-14, 3 comments) - [I got gifted this heartleaf potho from my aunt. It wasn’t doing so good when I got it. I need to add more soil and also…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0G2sY6mzo1clTdQK8ldtmr.md) (by Anna, 2025-06-13, 4 comments) - [Agreed to assess the condition of my building's Split Leaf Philodendron (Selloum). The plant had so much root rot it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/u3SCLr5VtYY78OErZdk7Ja.md) (by BlondeinBrooklyn, 2025-06-13, 3 comments) - [Any ideas on how to stop this browning that has been occurring. I was gifted this guy when he was a bit smaller and am…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yERaiZSmXn0PMcHpRyBn6W.md) (by Greekrose, 2025-06-13, 3 comments) - [Hey, so my sister has this bird nest fern…poor guy is a little rough. She asked if I could help her revive him. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gFZ1BHDgX6sT4zXVrl4owH.md) (by Jordan, 2025-06-13, 7 comments) - [Why is my inch plant becoming dull in color? Some of its leaves are super glittery and thriving. And there are ones…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4VBwtf73bbaRZMKQ1WrmP6.md) (by Oksana 🥎🍦🌱, 2025-06-13, 2 comments) - [Are these spots on mantra normal?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/suiFnthAXTnNR1h8QUVyn1.md) (by Kamiya, 2025-06-13, 3 comments) - [Hi there...Can anyone please tell me what's wrong here?? It's only this one leaf, the other ones are fine... It's not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/46qG2W7NUHerEE9mtXqPa3.md) (by Eliza, 2025-06-13, 1 comment) - [I’m not sure what’s going on with this plant. Should I be pruning the roots? Is the soil at the top something I even…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Lv0OH9Xgein7eRwJp5tgYs.md) (by Leann 🪴, 2025-06-13, 0 comments) - [Plant looks and seems happy just the water reservoir I took a peek at it today see how it was doing and I noticed those…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uNq03FWtK1ZijbeLrJShkS.md) (by AquariumGuy, 2025-06-13, 5 comments) - [Hey! This plant is my ice cream bean plant, it has been growing healthy and fast! But lately I’ve been noticing tiny…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Zjf7NCsbiwVvofKCb5bjVO.md) (by Staywildfan!, 2025-06-13, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GDFcVbF6SBhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDAwoErJmTjGA) --- _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_