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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. 59812 members, 12995 posts

## Posts

- [I found this little guy on the floor of my school library (that has plants) and needs help!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0EhrtfCTHBzZ84I8O1vYlQ.md) (by Logan the planter, 2025-04-08, 9 comments)
- [My fire bush croton suddenly has droopy leaves on one stem. It was really dry and the app suggested watering tomorrow…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/p9bDLGpvMQE71aZTFeN0ev.md) (by Laura B, 2025-04-07, 0 comments)
- [How can one basil plant be strong and yet yellow and the other perfect green but soft. This makes no sense lol](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/M5B706DMJofirhNqOjWX6f.md) (by ThatDouglasDude, 2025-04-07, 2 comments)
- [The other day my morning glory started drooping and I have been watering it but nothing is working ?? Help me please.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R2bDQYDpa0gEcHbgNP1XBN.md) (by Jada, 2025-04-07, 11 comments)
- [This leaf just finished fully blooming 2 days ish ago and is now curling up again. Is that normal?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/o9O5diG4z152xhHya68sXm.md) (by Atty.B, 2025-04-07, 1 comment)
- [My dieffenbachia’s newest leaf looks like it’s trying to unfurl but hasn’t pushed out the leaf all the way. It’s been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3oIGGbalKKcTs02sbUnVLG.md) (by Kyle, 2025-04-07, 2 comments)
- [Does it look like my cucumber sprouts are over- or under-watered ? :( they looked the same yesterday and seemed like…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/r70Fs5rxnNS5tZQQ94aeUd.md) (by tytysomuch, 2025-04-07, 8 comments)
- [Help! I opened a bag of potting soil to transplant a monstera and gnats came flying out! Do I return the bag of potting…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/m7SD7yUdxG7vSYZySfDRik.md) (by Amfst1, 2025-04-07, 11 comments)
- [My raven zz plant has had its stalks start to fall, I have been mindful of not overwatering and only water when the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9Fp3JtQxWPjY3qmbrjmTNh.md) (by Sarah, 2025-04-07, 7 comments)
- [gang, my rex begonia vine/cissus discolor is dying? maybe? or shedding leaves? but the leaves are UNALIVING THEMSELVES.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YCHVY3akZSwswDVEDm9JED.md) (by fuey, 2025-04-07, 4 comments)
- [Hey, so my succulent plant the leaves were dying on one part so I put it outside to get a lot of sun, but it keeps…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yWAqTJ2d6iHiJa83iLwSdl.md) (by Camille Fike, 2025-04-06, 3 comments)
- [I have 2 avocado seeds 1 is growing 1 isn’t what’s wrong!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oojfpttw2ray5mCHR9jjIF.md) (by Logan the planter, 2025-04-06, 2 comments)
- [Is my thyme plant healthy looking? Also should I repot soon?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Hw9qJh7F5pE020HaYHbMVB.md) (by Mikayla C., 2025-04-06, 1 comment)
- [What would cause my bird of paradise to have these black damage to its stem? I know my daughter’s puppy chewed it.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/V6cAfz8qYkQv1jPzOWGi7Q.md) (by Linda, 2025-04-06, 1 comment)
- [From a satin pothos, what’s causing the spotting? Ty!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gL6jzc9N49ShKW79nbzDv7.md) (by Kiwibiwi, 2025-04-06, 1 comment)
- [Hi there, this is my first post on Planta, but it seems like a lovely and supportive community, and I could use some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dKJKw3BXnN6rzmXZMOVOrw.md) (by Louisa, 2025-04-06, 3 comments)
- [Dead leaves on my chinese evergreen, is this normal?? I got her a month ago and water it once a week. She lives…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rH74XntINBybA26gATIccT.md) (by Megan🌱, 2025-04-06, 4 comments)
- [lambs ear, its in a window and ive been watering it when the app tells me to, im guessing its something simple wrong…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4VHTf44dE337nVDljLuJ2t.md) (by tryingmybest, 2025-04-06, 2 comments)
- [Indoor Plant EMERGENCY.... I have two indoor plants that's are STRUGGLING.. I have tried EVERYTHING.. I think... Please…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/b3yOnaIT1cdbIOOM319rf9.md) (by PlantQween89, 2025-04-06, 2 comments)
- [Hey! Ive been dealing with mealybugs for a while, and i cannot seem to get rid of them. I treat one plant, then i find…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/f13Qk3oOs8ea3rI8UhtVK1.md) (by Ella, 2025-04-06, 4 comments)

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