--- 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" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/pestsDiseasesAndProblems.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # 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. 59937 members, 13066 posts ## Posts - [I recently bought this Chinese money plant about two weeks ago and I have been taking care of it, but the stems are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/uTboUu7cSrVUmJ70aJuqpB.md) (by Elle, 2025-07-31, 4 comments) - [Are these thrips??? I really hope not!!! Thank you in advance.](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/raQ3b4bqYUI1UHd06eXFgU.md) (by Krystal, 2025-07-31, 3 comments) - [Hi everyone! I have this houseleek and it’s kinda growing sideways? I make sure to rotate it so it grows even but I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YwS5DX3KCfdruZmeu20yTo.md) (by Cami2012, 2025-07-31, 3 comments) - [Recently noticed holes and small cracks in my pothos leaves. Any thoughts? They were close to the air vent so I moved…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dgxjC8Gg5J1UNG4zWMLZR7.md) (by The Plant Diva 🪴, 2025-07-30, 3 comments) - [My zz plants stems and getting all wrinkly? It's the best word i can think of. It's had new growth but only one stem…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/GREm3g0ZsbjX16kRgbA2fn.md) (by Ru, 2025-07-30, 1 comment) - [Anyone what know what this is on the soil at the base of my peace Lilly? Plant seems fine, but I’m not sure if it’s a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wereLPagAv52nsZvTVQDoF.md) (by Bad w/hsplnts, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [Just had this Hoya Linearis arrive in the mail. Some of the leaves are a bit shrivelled. It was bone dry when it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F83GCndLaNtjGfe3ozIZ94.md) (by Shailey J, 2025-07-30, 2 comments) - [Very floppy peace lily, I’ve watered her on the times she needs watering and she wont sprout back up? This has never…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tPkt7qoDp3LmbuhvmBmRxo.md) (by LB, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [What’s going on with my mini roses? 😰 Recently I noticed the plant had been getting yellow leaves on it for the past…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bAkrn8f517iXV3RltS4vbz.md) (by Biri, 2025-07-30, 8 comments) - [Not sure if I should trim the top and root him or just let him fall down, he isnt to happy right now. Any advice???](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gC6wSkBlwLWkjEvLWydrwO.md) (by Zoey, 2025-07-30, 3 comments) - [This is Corny the First. He is struggling. The problem is, I don’t know why. Does he need to be repotted? Too much…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ebJVmwLbPUOjFuJGuVkiXZ.md) (by genipooh, 2025-07-30, 4 comments) - [What is wrong with my plants?? They were looking so good and in a few days this happened idk what to do please help🙏](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/iM7SimA4pKe4rKfVyXyU2D.md) (by Jake, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [Hey! New plant owner here. I have this calathea and her tips recently started turning brown?? This room doesn’t get…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rM9IV1KtXBxu7ULj6F8VGv.md) (by Ethan, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [Hi everyone! I’ve had this snake plant for about 4 years now and its grown a lot since I got it, but I’ve recently made…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YsP3r4YPDWmLtQ77gyQaSO.md) (by Sukyee, 2025-07-30, 1 comment) - [Hello! I have been caring for plants for some while now, but this is my first ALOCASIA plant, I got it not too long ago…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sNPGxBFpxE25Zlz6MgX8BU.md) (by Jeanne, 2025-07-30, 3 comments) - [Hey all, does any one know what these white specks on my string of dolphins are? I’ve just noticed them, haven’t seen…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W2fa9DRk1t7EVmUWng9MN2.md) (by Kaytee, 2025-07-30, 4 comments) - [I need help asap I soaked it in a small cup of water overnight and the remaining leaves died and the whole plant smells…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/FNsqOjCtO9bxgWAWFbmI7k.md) (by Ellie, 2025-07-30, 5 comments) - [What is everyone using for pests on indoor plants that is non toxic for pets?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BkDTjkostbKTGJ5z1d18jr.md) (by Lulu, 2025-07-29, 5 comments) - [This is my parents plant it gets indirect light and proper humidity and I don’t know how to fix this any tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jtrg7kL5NrEGaqrGGUY9Bz.md) (by Isabella, 2025-07-29, 2 comments) - [Does my ivy have spider mites?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tBaXZztjjZFxq0kqvGvuqw.md) (by Hannah, 2025-07-29, 4 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=mMX9NFjGVhhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQABResqx7ziGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). 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