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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. 59916 members, 13052 posts

## Posts

- [Hi everyone, my ficus benjamina has been wonderful. A few leaves are drying and falling off these days. It has happened…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/SGF3K5zQH5I4sMpxqnvsHo.md) (by Joann, 2026-06-01, 2 comments)
- [Can anyone help me? Can’t stop the tips browning, I’ve cut them off once (3 weeks ago) do I do it again or… literally…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hvd3snd8AkkVIYwy7jaOQV.md) (by Jess, 2026-05-31, 5 comments)
- [Had this lovely tricolor for a couple of years now, and it’s the first I haven’t unalived. But lately I’ve noticed…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/82lzFzBwaMDlvkhmNnS9Oi.md) (by PlantsInHarlem, 2026-05-31, 4 comments)
- [I was away for a week long vacation to Smoky Mountains and I think my gasteraloe was in too much sun, should I cut the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/stGnTnkXmfF4Ya1bSnjxt0.md) (by Plum, 2026-05-31, 3 comments)
- [I recently got a silver inch plant and was super happy with how shimmery and glittery the leaves were, but I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QJzEDPfN2ZFrap58cNAN7Y.md) (by Lentil, 2026-05-30, 2 comments)
- [I went away for a week and my AC broke while i was away and it was 90 degrees in the house. Some plants were dead.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/OaSvvFg2IeoGyXHTrhTuV5.md) (by Plauntie, 2026-05-30, 3 comments)
- [I've been away for a few days and come back to find my Curly White looking like this on its newest leaves. It looks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nFBAEniLlsTWn2UJkhfkvW.md) (by Craig, 2026-05-30, 1 comment)
- [I saw a thrip on my dieffenbachia tonight. So after a slight nervous breakdown, I showered the plant, used neem oil and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/tDbXfIuQZE0f7CiK6gku5d.md) (by Greenthumbhopeful, 2026-05-30, 0 comments)
- [Help!! My money tree leaves are droopy after repotting it. I had to repot it due to the old pot being too big and the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/nhpeSpQHWFWUbKCUbZWrwG.md) (by Avaltie, 2026-05-30, 2 comments)
- [Okay is it normal for impatient blooms to fall every few days? It’s annoying and a lot of maintenance 🤪](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8KN2EwvM6COeiR8SYN4qBT.md) (by Caitie, 2026-05-30, 3 comments)
- [Help! My drosera has steeply decreased in health, and Ive only bought it a couple of weeks ago. The 3 plant one is from…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Qh0n1y80txPQ0TV7fJSpT5.md) (by Ivy, 2026-05-29, 6 comments)
- [I saw a video a while back that told me that Marantas need filtered water, can anyone confirm?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Vm46bc4nfI8HLkGhVfykxd.md) (by Union Leo, 2026-05-29, 8 comments)
- [Can anyone explain what this is and if there’s a way to prevent it? I’ve had my houseplants for many years but only…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/opxKxPont8V0WKNoWg3IEH.md) (by Lauravic, 2026-05-29, 2 comments)
- [Does anyone know what the small white circles are in the pot? I don’t feel that it’s a pest as the plant is growing…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ye0jnvN6Tvu2lWKlX52f2C.md) (by Plant Lady 02, 2026-05-29, 7 comments)
- [Dear plant diary, My orchid hates me 100%. Mold on roots, leaves are squishy, root rot. Sincerely-PLANTS!!🪴🌱](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/8bVLZWr5jrSHQ5Ax0xM653.md) (by PLANTS!!🪴🌱, 2026-05-29, 10 comments)
- [Is this fungus? I’ve never had a plant do this before so I’m unsure what I’m looking at. The soil has good drainage,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0JoMZ6hOalVUnhGo4HGW3t.md) (by Lamb, 2026-05-29, 0 comments)
- [Please tell me this isn’t what I think it is.. 😞](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/TdFGWMmo45zcryXcyEBXaE.md) (by Sammi, 2026-05-29, 5 comments)
- [I just got this Bougainvillea on Saturday and the leaves are curling up. I haven’t even potted it yet! I’ve been…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KiQemsVunnbSTTZyMoJ0Te.md) (by ST, 2026-05-29, 2 comments)
- [I bought this beautiful Alocasia frydek about a month ago. I haven’t changed it from its original pot yet. I had a few…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/i7aTU8tCvIgQYfxxozE8mD.md) (by Bhood07, 2026-05-29, 7 comments)
- [How in the world do I keep getting fungus gnats??? I water my plants once a week, and only if the soil is dry which…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ghH0j6AMfFFN2a0dWe8eCb.md) (by MegaGayLordofPlants, 2026-05-28, 13 comments)

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