--- 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. 59999 members, 13098 posts ## Posts - [I had this Philodendron Gloriosum at work and I wondered if it needed more light so I brought home and now it looks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v2dmxY5WQGqKc0SzUcYcqA.md) (by Plant Mama, 2024-02-28, 4 comments) - [Hello, I recently forgot to water my peace lily when I was away and I don’t know how to save them. I’ll appreciate any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/MnFFGU9XSPqUaX0AqRdznA.md) (by Shaneyyy, 2024-02-28, 3 comments) - [Does this mean it’s getting too much light?? I have it under a grow light about 3 feet from an east facing window.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/EdXgQ7siS4W3L2g6ecYYsw.md) (by AbbyJ, 2024-02-27, 5 comments) - [This is my mom's zz plant. We had it in direct sunlight which we didnt realize was a problem until now. Now its out of…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Plw2WLqAQ2Wm72n_AH-yEA.md) (by DoodleBug, 2024-02-27, 4 comments) - [Hey Everyone! Work was throwing away this plant so I brought it home. I believe it’s a Chinese Evergreen. What can I do…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/-ohj0MbQRviQRNVkHXe-xA.md) (by SugarandSass, 2024-02-27, 3 comments) - [Wondering what these little black dots are from on one of my Peperomias. I’m assuming is the poop or egg of an insect.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Tia8ipScRTaNEAU0OL5Z5Q.md) (by Julianna R, 2024-02-27, 0 comments) - [Hi, our monstera is looking worse for wear. My wife thought root rot as we hadover watered, so re-potted and cut the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/fHCUHr9RTMaqc6yJvys6Rw.md) (by Danielson, 2024-02-27, 1 comment) - [Hi, I’m VERY new to plants. I recently inherited this snake plant from my aunt, but the leaves fall over if it’s not…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JafB7wKIRtKUoH35o9SYkg.md) (by Jhport24, 2024-02-27, 1 comment) - [My Yucca Cane got a little frost bitten the day I got him, and I think he’s been doing okay 💜 -50 weather does make a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/S5dee3uvRwytaZ-Skh-nkw.md) (by Wyyxx, 2024-02-27, 0 comments) - [I bought this monstera and I didn’t realize til I got it home it has the little black dot Pattern on some of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/IvaSpdWbTViE8UwLqfZgUg.md) (by Sundae, 2024-02-27, 1 comment) - [Does anyone know what these spots on this Kiwi are? I’ve had it for about two months and these have appeared recently,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/vz7MQiJPRn-IybtQx1kUaw.md) (by Sprout, 2024-02-27, 0 comments) - [I have multiple plants with black spot, and if it hadn’t been for an experienced plant person, I still wouldn’t know I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/9AlRXdLFQKK8ZlDIk4XSRw.md) (by Lynda, 2024-02-27, 2 comments) - [Hey, new here. Looking for some advice with this Draceana. It’s struggled with brown tips since I brought it home a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v-54YfHWTy2BihXrSBe3Ow.md) (by Planta member, 2024-02-27, 4 comments) - [How do we get these leaves/stems to not go over the side of the pot? Should we repot it? Does it need more soil?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/LxXIyt7pRUaUEFqu4E1hug.md) (by Planta member, 2024-02-26, 3 comments) - [My plant has been doing well but I noticed this brown spot yesterday and it seems to be getting bigger. Anyone know…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/QjmCa4vfQmqR1BoyURMYnQ.md) (by Alma, 2024-02-26, 3 comments) - [Hey Guys New plant mom here. I just got this Dieffenbachia , which I’m so excited about I’ve had her for about a week,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/J-ndyGMZQxOgMNLTvaWv0w.md) (by New Plant Mom, 2024-02-26, 11 comments) - [What my golden pothos looked like during summer compared to now, the soil is drying out so fast so idk if I need to be…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6rzUy0oySd6uAjhNBmoHlQ.md) (by Cameryn🤍, 2024-02-26, 6 comments) - [Having trouble with my white fern. Got it about a month ago and every couple of days it looks like it’s wilting. I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/lpjBVVSHTQ29PO-IRhEokg.md) (by Maggs, 2024-02-26, 7 comments) - [Can anyone explain why the baby leaves from my polka dot plant are fuzzy? On the top are new green leaves without fuzz,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hcFCY2mrQGWwn3LzmJKTgw.md) (by CandyTC🪷, 2024-02-26, 6 comments) - [I’ve had this plant for about 2 months now and just repotted it to is permanent pot and added pertile. I’m confused…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/BSRbls88R16M6pzLOMJ40A.md) (by Plant Rookie, 2024-02-26, 4 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=GBVBzXR2txdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBRkl-GlxfmGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_