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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. 59917 members, 13052 posts

## Posts

- [Hey yall! Everybody wave hi to Cinder the Philodendron Brasil :) she’s been having a slight change in behavior, which…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9oJQKuZV687dUpAORftFN6.md) (by Liv, 2026-04-18, 2 comments)
- [Hi friends! My Cuban oregano (Coleus amboinicus) is having problems! 1. Some young, small leaves are dying off 2. Both…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZWKg8OmvI82No0oK6Y3SIg.md) (by Dez, 2026-04-18, 0 comments)
- [WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY BABY? My monstera has been thriving for the past year in this spot in the window.. she was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/InrrjY07RKeZzKTtuFmd5o.md) (by Ellie, 2026-04-17, 1 comment)
- [My monstera and alocasia silver dragon aren’t happy…. Any care tips?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WPuhHbOuShvnzrO6yd9BD9.md) (by Brijae, 2026-04-17, 3 comments)
- [I recovered this worse for wear siberian tiger alocasia from B\&Q, any tips how to bring it back to life? There is some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LkFDAg1tAwsEWjIqU4gUow.md) (by Charlotte, 2026-04-17, 0 comments)
- [I’m hoping you all have some advice on how to tackle or save this plant. I think it’s known as Spanish Dagger plant or…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zkfBNGHzqUU5flSNN39uo8.md) (by Gillian W, 2026-04-17, 2 comments)
- [Looking for good soil brand recommendations? Began my first plants with soil that contained miracle grow (my mistake)…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/s2kNdndcsJ8MAOKczYL10i.md) (by Jade 🪴, 2026-04-17, 4 comments)
- [Hello, an advice for my dying Pothos?! I’ve tried all the advice I can find online so far and she continues to flop and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/erQ2RFSTW09Cn6BPmKwELW.md) (by caitlin k, 2026-04-17, 8 comments)
- [I cannot get this plant to stop turning yellow and have browning tips! Idk what to do anymore and need some help!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mEWTVYAZFJlXthRZggRjmH.md) (by Alisha, 2026-04-16, 4 comments)
- [Help! My dracaena looks stressed! I recently repotted it and watered it. The roots were healthy. Now, the leaves are…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VCBMuztVoIsqBJnvhJ3TVN.md) (by Vampy, 2026-04-16, 3 comments)
- [Sad spider plant! My spider plants leaves are droopy, yellowing, and turning brown. Ive been following the care…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/stdOrfO41vCePe6XwiYRCv.md) (by Parker the Dragon, 2026-04-16, 3 comments)
- [Is this sun damage?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lxcjQNzB2Xq9ZIOFd817KK.md) (by Magpie, 2026-04-16, 2 comments)
- [Planta is telling me to water my Peace Lily everyday in April. Does this make sense?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/jYPtLpVlWw1p4QeX0BHivP.md) (by MK, 2026-04-16, 4 comments)
- [My rattlesnake calathea has these random marks on the leaves. It’s not everywhere but these leaves i cut. I got this…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0hNrplWd0llqxLV0v1eP5s.md) (by Day, 2026-04-16, 2 comments)
- [Help! I've had this birds nest fern for over a year and it's living in my bathroom. Big north facing window with…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9bYhHnwNxICa3UXQfSqPIm.md) (by Amateur plant mama, 2026-04-16, 2 comments)
- [What is this black on leaves of jade?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1PhtPTV5KE5TogLQQBX0as.md) (by KD 🪴, 2026-04-15, 0 comments)
- [Does anyone know why my Parlor Palm is so leggy, leaves drying and turning black w/brown spots?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1nuLqkLeZe7bkBmZn98snH.md) (by TT, 2026-04-15, 9 comments)
- [This is a Thai con, I got it in a plant exchange with someone and I’m pretty sure this plant came with thrips. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MF8eHC8LN85l5KuSP2jXDA.md) (by Sandytoes, 2026-04-15, 2 comments)
- [Help string of pearls experts!!!! I got this string of pearls back in March because I thought I was up to the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hQNIBb2X6R63BuHrD3zeyn.md) (by KaijuWifu, 2026-04-15, 12 comments)
- [Well, I HAD a beautiful gardenia that I bought almost a month ago from Whole Foods. In a little pot, it bloomed on me…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WVd6dGdRAX0FBeL6defy60.md) (by shellbee, 2026-04-15, 1 comment)

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