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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. 59999 members, 13098 posts

## Posts

- [It’s definitely super hard to tell but my monster has these super tiny silvery bugs in the soil only. I have to repot…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8Aw5aux2RwW8cx6PXaHi-Q.md) (by Holly, 2024-05-20, 4 comments)
- [Is it normal for my PPP to look like this? I’ve attached some pictures of a few dying leaves and the newest leaves that…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9_TnTPhTSsG-RyxU4jjGUw.md) (by PlantMum, 2024-05-20, 2 comments)
- [So I have a rust problem I believe :( it’s on my peace lily and some of my monstera delicios. I’ve tried neem oil and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/C0GOgga9TvKTlJXE9XZJew.md) (by Ireland Dannie, 2024-05-20, 4 comments)
- [I have four elephant ear bulbs that are sprouting. This is the second one that has had these speckles on it. I don’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-eToa8-ESXCEAYqCZFPqMQ.md) (by Felicia, 2024-05-20, 1 comment)
- [Can someone help me with my black magic elephant ear??? I’ve had such an issue with it since I’ve had it and I don’t…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Kbq5uIkETC-Mhhgx36pUzQ.md) (by Figleaf, 2024-05-19, 3 comments)
- [guys i do not know what to do about this plant 😭 it’s an ornamental pepper plant, the type you don’t eat just look at.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/eRP6h5tbTWKxsrIGEGr1eA.md) (by max, 2024-05-19, 5 comments)
- [Are the stem of the fronds on my dwarf coconut palm supposed to be this yellow? I talked to the worker at the nursery I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gVjg5c8hT56Uf7FXl4bKTg.md) (by Ryan S, 2024-05-19, 6 comments)
- [I’m looking for some advice on my Philodendron prince of orange - I went through a low motivation period and he got a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lmHaZ2CuRRmP3CvfSMijvw.md) (by Aliposie, 2024-05-19, 3 comments)
- [I can’t figure out why my fern is getting brown and crispy on the edges. I water according to plants Recommendations…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kfuQRezSQ7Gs_04pDGkiyg.md) (by Angel07, 2024-05-19, 2 comments)
- [Help needed! I transplanted this neglected jade around 3 months ago and mistakenly watered it in right away. I thought…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/L4IiX3jURCGFyCZNjDKtvw.md) (by Hanc, 2024-05-19, 1 comment)
- [Help! My Swiss cheese is getting a brown spot. It’s a gift cutting. About 2 weeks old. Is it getting too much or too…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LGCaN0ApSWa0lRB6P9F-eQ.md) (by Bad Motivator, 2024-05-19, 1 comment)
- [Is there any way to save this plant?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cwOSlNQAQFqiPEzmtEYQZQ.md) (by Paige, 2024-05-19, 1 comment)
- [Why is my peperomia turning yellow?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bvy07x7sSPuItl6UQ_JBCA.md) (by AngieB, 2024-05-19, 2 comments)
- [My San Pedro cactus has these cream colored spots on it that are getting worse. Can anyone help me determine if this is…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VF8wMM-MTEqFDD5Ld7ZKvg.md) (by Hope, 2024-05-19, 2 comments)
- [Noticed these black spots on my parlor palm stem. Looks healthy otherwise. Help???? 🙏](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/51PHdGc7SSeIXLE2hf6Y3w.md) (by Ctut, 2024-05-19, 0 comments)
- [easy way to get rid of gnats? i have plants in my bedroom and saw a bunch in the past couple days, will they go into my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ky0ikDqvRfmvK2t62dvAdA.md) (by red, 2024-05-19, 9 comments)
- [What are those little red bugs in my plant super small](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SwYUyNYZSamOnsyg0nvwjw.md) (by Plantgirly, 2024-05-19, 5 comments)
- [Is this root rotting? If so, why? It’s a new root and it hasn’t been overwatered. It’s a moth orchid. Thanks so much!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h75DqIXtS7mJszkOFGkH2w.md) (by Elapse, 2024-05-19, 3 comments)
- [Hi. My succulent isn’t doing very well. I think it’s an insect problem. I’ve killed succulents before, help please!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rkbmYSB7QsuwW1IfC_lH3Q.md) (by Lulu! (Cactus fam), 2024-05-19, 5 comments)
- [!!!HELP!!! Update: have learned this is “coccidae” (soft scale) This is my ming aralia, my baby for better words lol i…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vpJ-4qbZQ5-ujulVXOF6KQ.md) (by Dakota the plant guy, 2024-05-19, 2 comments)

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