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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. 59979 members, 13084 posts

## Posts

- [M Flaming Katy was sick with fluffy mildew and it wouldn’t shift so she’s had to have a bit of a chop…. Hope she makes…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ZNcffiWADlIKHN15qp6Olf.md) (by Sarah, 2024-12-07, 0 comments)
- [My sedum adolphii is drooping how do I help her stand up right and what am I doing wrong!?!?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WHEXtudgK81egUPcC6dm7T.md) (by Lexi, 2024-12-07, 2 comments)
- [My thanksgiving cactus was doing great a few months ago and all of a sudden it is starting to turn brown from the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/bgnN5kIWkS4fMMLDKeZqgt.md) (by Madison, 2024-12-07, 5 comments)
- [Hello, friends! I got this lovely bromeliad from Trader Joe’s awhile back but only recently downloaded Planta. I’m…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/okh3pnbDEpMyhZEP92wmam.md) (by Anna, 2024-12-07, 2 comments)
- [Help! This is an Alocasia Zebrina, I’ve had her for about a year now and all of her leaves are turning yellow all of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wpQo9rL5JvOOTcKoKnGz0y.md) (by Madeline, 2024-12-06, 9 comments)
- [Can anyone give me advice on what to do about my caladium angel wings? She was lush when I first got her. She was…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SUcx1VItz40RA3V3CODN8o.md) (by Stephanie, 2024-12-06, 3 comments)
- [General post here but I’m hoping to help some people out! I’m noticing a lot of people having issues with plants asking…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/h2imfs0YVxjyx1ltIuM2k3.md) (by Josie, 2024-12-06, 12 comments)
- [Hi! My plant had started dropping leaves and drooping. I was wondering if anyone knew if i was under or over watering…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0PraHtTzfJd1e7hNHimbtV.md) (by Emma 😙✌🏼, 2024-12-06, 4 comments)
- [does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has spread over the past few days…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kdYZO4o4UVEJfkUftD8J0Y.md) (by boomexa, 2024-12-06, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone happen to know what's wrong with my succulent's leaf?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sAZCCwJuZmLHZKPZlmpLug.md) (by Jay, 2024-12-05, 2 comments)
- [Most of the leaves on my pothos are getting brown at the tips. Any reason why?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fHTMg4AiZeUCDCNavacCtF.md) (by Chrissy, 2024-12-05, 3 comments)
- [Can anyone tell me what’s going on with my Alocasia? I moved it away from a window once I saw this happening because I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gibjVLFDUhSvtOenejtyAK.md) (by Plantsmakemehappy, 2024-12-05, 15 comments)
- [Can anyone help advise what does dark brown spot means on an umbrella tree? How do I cure this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tX6mPnxeEpiLUGviEkpgOz.md) (by Plant lover, 2024-12-05, 1 comment)
- [My Kalanchoe kewensis has developed these lines of discoloration along the leaves. They are on the surface only to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yvvlak4i8WrC3Ysl7ZKta6.md) (by Mary, 2024-12-05, 1 comment)
- [Got this dracaena 3 weeks ago, the tip of the leaves keep getting scorched. I put it in partial sun light, water every…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/1kxjy8jhBrLIJSKmflIOIU.md) (by Flumenense, 2024-12-05, 9 comments)
- [Hi I just found a trip on my monstera :( It’s currently at my office so any hard core treatment strategies would be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i8Zae7fmgmcH4vifdq4BuJ.md) (by Lindsey, 2024-12-05, 4 comments)
- [Hi guys! I have joined this app. A complete noob when it comes to plants. So far I have a fern and 2 prayer plants. I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/oUd037VVYkpKlDmkAnfJeS.md) (by Sian, 2024-12-05, 7 comments)
- [Does anyone know what is on my pilea plant? Very sad to see this happening 🥹](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wRCXPq1kS7qyTIlqBJQ99V.md) (by Laurel, 2024-12-05, 3 comments)
- [Does anybody know if these dried out patches will stop growth? I personally assume so because how is the water…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gV6E3wDBszc2rbXLt7O2TC.md) (by Ken🪴, 2024-12-04, 5 comments)
- [Short form survey lol: Grow Safe or Bonide Systemic? Granules vs powder vs spray? Asking for a friend. 🤔😊](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Z8lQRusMzDMh8DbLGfCgtP.md) (by Tiff, 2024-12-04, 10 comments)

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