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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. 59911 members, 13050 posts

## Posts

- [My prayer plant has brown edges and leaves turning yellow. What am I doing wrong?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/5WaPsAaWZopHxFj2mlFAUM.md) (by CINDY, 2026-08-29, 2 comments)
- [Yall….my string of dolphins. I swear it happens overnight. I just cannot keep these alive!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/drgGWuLvWeYlHHFbobvw1s.md) (by Shayla, 2026-08-29, 9 comments)
- [I’ve had this peace lily for a few months. First pic is from purchase, and it struggled with flowers wilting before…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/DPInXLzebDlInolLKrrV2b.md) (by Green thumb novice, 2026-08-29, 4 comments)
- [My Alocasia has had some spotting. I can’t tell if it’s suffering from root damage or if it’s ready to go dormant. Any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ezfI34InNmWumeUd0yP3oj.md) (by Ann, 2026-08-28, 1 comment)
- [HEEELP!! This pest (thrips) is destroying my plants!!😫😭 I have a \*Guaco\* plant (Mikania glomerata) that’s in a pretty…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dmUn9xH2ErHO5x07LXZ0lx.md) (by Kaunas, 2026-08-28, 4 comments)
- [Can someone help me with my pilea? The leaves have been getting lighter. It has new growth and a bunch of new babies. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6I6U4k4SB2I2SZrc7x7A3i.md) (by Emely, 2026-08-28, 0 comments)
- [my thai constellation monstera has this brown spot. what does it mean. this is my first monstera plant so i’m not fully…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/c3PgdRpF3thexwdEWipqJh.md) (by julesplants, 2026-08-28, 4 comments)
- [😔 and the journey begins 😮‍💨](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fgxTMvbJY6pvrUqQdpMrfB.md) (by MaddieAndMilo, 2026-08-28, 0 comments)
- [My inch plant is starting to get these brown patches on its leaves. It doesn’t seem to be affecting the growth so far…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OuvfwGHhm4zyFc6Ybv94JG.md) (by Eden, 2026-08-28, 7 comments)
- [Is this scale? Planta says it might also be edema. It’s not easy to scrape off and takes the skin off the leaves when I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pEFEF26HqGf2gsK35aJ1jL.md) (by BritneyMC, 2026-08-28, 2 comments)
- [Fig tree brown patches ??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/stThaL6rOkssRfVMzBNYMI.md) (by Oscar, 2026-08-28, 3 comments)
- [Any recommendations to make this plant grow and thrive? These were propagated from its parent plant (which died last…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vmMlnNr0t1ENH4g02Fkk0d.md) (by Ana, 2026-08-27, 7 comments)
- [My orchid -Lavender has developed some brown and yellow spots on the leaves. But it has new leaf growing and flowering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1JJmgzoAzaezpDrcHIAtfT.md) (by Ana, 2026-08-27, 2 comments)
- [Help! I have flea beetles and am treating plants tonight with diatomaceous (food grade). Should I use anything else…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IKI9KL8w4pHeJysQBVBO9i.md) (by New To This, 2026-08-27, 0 comments)
- [A few of my plants have brown water draining out the bottom when I water them. Is that an issue?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z5wXWYlZUEKjedzB52nTVr.md) (by Curly Jo, 2026-08-26, 1 comment)
- [Ok, so I'm totally not an expert on Christmas cactuses. Does the new growth look...weird? And what do all the roots…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/It2baL14apOquZINY1hOg2.md) (by PlantMom829, 2026-08-26, 4 comments)
- [How can I help my plant? The dead vines were under the good ones. There’s no roots anymore. They are just sitting on…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/4n91JDnSO6kNRXRLFX3epI.md) (by Mrs. Calloway, 2026-08-26, 0 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me why my ficus Audrey’s leaves are curling? (Not pictured- several other curling leaves…)](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uNffkXiQDLOnJ8iMHQ6Frz.md) (by Jordan, 2026-08-26, 3 comments)
- [What is this little guy on my monstera plant? Friend or foe? Most of my plants are on my balcony, I live in Florida if…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/doSuSzfk0vTjqMuwwBoAuD.md) (by JOBS22, 2026-08-26, 5 comments)
- [I have a tote of soil, perlite, and orchid bark that I have had to repot my plants. I’ve had it for a couple months. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3jky3ZP8KDVOZXFqMKSLp0.md) (by Misty, 2026-08-25, 7 comments)

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