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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

- [Looking through my biology textbook Hey community, I was just looking through my biology textbook and found a chart…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0Jt-iCMKQmiFo9LFYvsSLw.md) (by PorkChop 🐽, 2024-03-03, 2 comments)
- [I have a plant that is too far gone with mealybugs to save, but im not sure the correct way to dispose of a plant with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y0VCBrY5SSGpv6MEiAKS2A.md) (by Chase :), 2024-03-03, 1 comment)
- [Should I prune this leaf? The other leaves are fine, but this one has crusty bits and is losing its dark green color.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SWSJAqgCTue4qabCe-LJ_w.md) (by Nathan, 2024-03-03, 0 comments)
- [What causes these spots? It’s driving me insane. No pests, and it’s only on two of the older leaves. New growth is not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Jz5opwNhTQ-G1rfSc9gaag.md) (by Lauren, 2024-03-03, 1 comment)
- [I got this hanging plant around 6-7 months ago. It’s started to slowly turn yellow and loose its leaves. There are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZH5NcqkzQ6ufGKCacETDhQ.md) (by Ella, 2024-03-03, 2 comments)
- [Help! How can I revive this cypress? It doesn’t really like any lighting I give it, watering enough (every other time…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Sdab1XmHQ0ONhHr3SK9XmQ.md) (by Parker, 2024-03-02, 1 comment)
- [I just got this aloe vera from a local plant shop. It has some brown spots should I be concerned? What actions should I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WJI56tT8RGix3QW-1n5qMg.md) (by Peyton, 2024-03-02, 0 comments)
- [What is this bug I found in my philodendron? I recently brought it home from the nursery and it was root bound so I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R78hm2H4Sw-4fvMiO2GLWA.md) (by Lizzy, 2024-03-02, 1 comment)
- [HELP! What’s happening to my red aglaonema? Too big for the pot? Watering issue? I’m confused. It’s been doing great…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-E9uNS0bT02KgXnxdz-fbg.md) (by GP, 2024-03-02, 3 comments)
- [Help! New plant owner here. Bought this fern about a week ago and she’s been downhill since I bought her. Gave her a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SDsIYcpRRPGqIW8lJ_s0QQ.md) (by Maddy, 2024-03-02, 4 comments)
- [Hi! I adopted two snake plants from a friend after they moved states. When I got them they were in poor condition. They…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Swys-8_iRwOcLpjKDYZgiA.md) (by J.het, 2024-03-02, 1 comment)
- [Hello, so I’ve had this rubber plant for a couple of months now and it has done literally nothing. As it is in the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/69p_6CG0QNWcmPkng4ZhkA.md) (by Stephanie, 2024-03-02, 12 comments)
- [My Corn plant use to have a beautiful green stem - I still can’t figure out why it’s now brown? Is there anyway to fix…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fG3Lz3eRSTq6G6gZx_rXKw.md) (by Carly 🤍, 2024-03-02, 3 comments)
- [went through a rough patch mentally and neglected all my plants. luckily only one died, but I have a few in need of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Rd9Geg3jRAG-lY0aw3S-xA.md) (by junoinhisplants, 2024-03-02, 5 comments)
- [Is this a pest issue? I bought this plant about a week and a half ago and just watered for the first time yesterday. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Y-hC-CVqTmyKpoSegPoh5A.md) (by Madison, 2024-03-02, 16 comments)
- [I bought a big ZZ plant about 3 weeks ago, repotted it because it was busting out of the pot (literally - it was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8CDjPd-BQ2ur7cxZ6V8fNA.md) (by Kirsty, 2024-03-02, 8 comments)
- [I rescued this fiddle leaf fig from a clearance section and I’m wondering if there is any to g I can do To fix this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QET6orkfTJ25bketHz4oGQ.md) (by Angel07, 2024-03-02, 1 comment)
- [My cyclamen is looking a little meh. I don’t know if this is normal or if something is happening. Please help me.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/70EbHAgPQ6WohdWq79nO9A.md) (by Elapse, 2024-03-02, 1 comment)
- [absolutely ANY advise on care for this would be so appreciated! very infrequently watered \& the room has good light for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Ime3bXhKR7mfmDoNdlIy9Q.md) (by meg, 2024-03-02, 5 comments)
- [Hello, can anyone tell me what this is on my peperomia raindrop? Or what causes this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wng_K4-fS8uWbaTZFOES8Q.md) (by Stephanie, 2024-03-02, 7 comments)

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