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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. 60007 members, 13100 posts

## Posts

- [Sick pothos … any suggestions ?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/M5D6lG6zSvyAL2FVX6ClGw.md) (by Rebecca, 2024-02-06, 3 comments)
- [My strawberry plant is struggling with something ! Anyone know what this is ? It’s indoor with a grow light for 8 hours](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QbBn5m0KQOaw97YYUQPvog.md) (by Rebecca, 2024-02-06, 5 comments)
- [Hey everybody! I just picked up this fiddle leaf fig from Aldi that was looking real rough. I cleaned it up and cut off…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/UhyToppLRA-VU4n7aJcajA.md) (by Lucas, 2024-02-06, 7 comments)
- [what in the world is happening to my zz?? discoloration on the leaves, white/dead spots and what looks like nibble…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mhGqKOOLTLi89qlzR1Qv_A.md) (by isabelle b., 2024-02-06, 1 comment)
- [My silver inch plant has mold on the top of the soil. What can I do to deal with this problem?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/xCq_VALTSFeDKnWUDUc6Mg.md) (by Abi, 2024-02-06, 7 comments)
- [i noticed the water from my golden pothos was a weird orange colour about a week ago and since then it’s been drying up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_HHrHz6vRPSbvvr0Qmv_Tg.md) (by kasper, 2024-02-06, 0 comments)
- [I just nothing this discoloration happening on a piece of my cactus. Is this something I need to be worried about?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Rz4oJz5pQRWpOtpzRKjjuA.md) (by Joe, 2024-02-06, 1 comment)
- [I got my venus fly trap about 3 weeks ago. It’s doing well overall, but last night I noticed little black bugs crawling…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nhSF779JQ-eI23j657y31w.md) (by Kate, 2024-02-06, 6 comments)
- [My house plant has lots of little pests in the soil, does anyone know what these are? Have tried to circle one of them…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wdf6DcrqQA2kHBzQRffD2Q.md) (by Jay, 2024-02-06, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know what these bugs are and how to get rid of them if they are bad for the plant? Thanks!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3MbfWb42RYCELW1dZVryag.md) (by Jay, 2024-02-06, 2 comments)
- [I just noticed this white, like fuzz on top of the soil at the base of my fiddle leaf fig. I assume it’s some kind of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lEPZLXvnSuKnUcSW7UreoA.md) (by Lynda, 2024-02-06, 8 comments)
- [hi! i got this gorgeous rhipsalis a week ago. i have it categorized as baccifera but it could be campos-portoana?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pZoa7303SuiQY5a9bkMdnQ.md) (by cherrbear🐻, 2024-02-06, 0 comments)
- [I’ve been using little tea bags to soak my mosquito bits into my plant water. Figured I’d share this idea in case…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5APoA5NQTvSknNCXKzOmRg.md) (by Maison Mauve Plants, 2024-02-06, 1 comment)
- [So my baby here is doing good for the most part… she has new growth regularly. Every time a leaf turns yellow I prune…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/j3xE2cHAQ1yLTAywm-8DPg.md) (by Cline, 2024-02-06, 9 comments)
- [Does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera? I’ve been watering him on a steady schedule…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MeWn2alKRg-Zl3VqV2P6wA.md) (by Sofie, 2024-02-06, 6 comments)
- [Help! Looking for advice on why my plants are dying. New to plants and i love these both so much!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HhwaHIqKSh2hxVu93sVhJQ.md) (by Lynnie, 2024-02-05, 12 comments)
- [Help!! My poor little baby isn’t doing so hot! I’m not certain of the type of plant she is, it was a gift from a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nB7AYTr-SoqT8Q1VUFnOHg.md) (by Amanda, 2024-02-05, 3 comments)
- [hey all! i just had a new leaf unfurl on my mccolleys finale, and im wondering what these dots are?? theyre only on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7D0d3ozbSAeXyzwRkfYkIw.md) (by scooter, 2024-02-05, 3 comments)
- [My plant (unsure of the type) has recently developed these light green leaves. I don’t know what is wrong with it, and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/x4blN1rnQkiKkrp1l-OeEQ.md) (by Molly Aimée, 2024-02-05, 4 comments)
- [Does anyone know what this is on my Bird of Paradise and how to help the plant? 😃](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HjPT77DKTxGuQ1a9r2-agA.md) (by Elle🌿, 2024-02-05, 0 comments)

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