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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. 59995 members, 13095 posts

## Posts

- [If you can see this, please tell me it isn’t what I am afraid it might be.😖 I found it on my kitchen counter near one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/e4z4dpb1T-2GkxEIUzt91g.md) (by Lynda, 2024-06-25, 9 comments)
- [I noticed my plant has yellow mushrooms growing see pic below. Do you know what this could be caused by?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PcTNkSBFQNGQfhlIDFCIAA.md) (by Dee, 2024-06-25, 2 comments)
- [I’ve noticed these black spots on my nepenthes Alata. More spots on the older leaves than the newer ones. First photos…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/wPluuHKzSsaxvQDttTRjzA.md) (by Dannyee5, 2024-06-25, 0 comments)
- [Hi - my rubber plant has browning on almost all the leaves. It’s spreading to the new leaves as well. I read it could…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qNh_N2uITB2YYb2RK6g1ug.md) (by Dee, 2024-06-25, 4 comments)
- [What more can I do to help ? I found this plant in the garbage at my apartment complex some time back. She seemed to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kXkD81OoRWmAEb6mTyMhhw.md) (by Jazzy, 2024-06-25, 1 comment)
- [Help what do I do](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/KgeErlc4R-mcfGlsclh8Lw.md) (by Bailey the corgi gir, 2024-06-25, 5 comments)
- [Just a quick Question from a new excited Plant Mom. I see on this app that they advertise liquid fertilizer and other…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YC0Ab27pRmae1XC3E95ahA.md) (by Beka, 2024-06-25, 3 comments)
- [My birds nest fern was beautiful when I brought her home, but has slowly been getting brown spots and tips. She’s…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/v-Sp4Br8S8qAwjtH1d394Q.md) (by New Plant Dad, 2024-06-25, 3 comments)
- [What is happening? I came out to a similar situation a week ago. Planta told me to put it in brighter light. I stuck it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k7RpUQTHSZ2-RxRqgcbTgw.md) (by Jessica, 2024-06-25, 3 comments)
- [help pleaseee i was given this monstera today and it has some new growth but the way she looks is scaring me lol. my…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/R_S6dqPMR3CULn0aeGZnLA.md) (by Maddie Joy, 2024-06-25, 5 comments)
- [are these mealy bugs??](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HilJJBn5T7ye0tFAhpnYUg.md) (by hann, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)
- [This little friend has leaves turning yellow at the bottom and also a little transparent. How can I fix this?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/hw5kJNJxRb-gHDX70hk1Fg.md) (by Jay, 2024-06-24, 8 comments)
- [SOS! What’s wrong with my plant? I’ve followed all the care instructions and I can’t win. It’s sprouted two new leaves…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/kyFdtd2PTSiGwpakgzAHfw.md) (by Amber, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)
- [My Dieffenbachia seguine 'Camilla' is starting to get yellow and it almost looks like something is eating it and there…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rOK_ZkZdRW6Mg8Br1P5_Ag.md) (by 盛开, 2024-06-24, 2 comments)
- [I’m so sad - one of my favorite plants has been acting up lately. Not sure what the problem is. I will consult Dr.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/U9bfNhpNTLGiwPE4AsZwMQ.md) (by Milks, 2024-06-24, 6 comments)
- [Look what I found 🙃 Took over an hour to get all of the cotton spots off of my strawberry plant, hoping I caught it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/N_3wY0ClT12NgNNyCcEpUw.md) (by Brittany, 2024-06-24, 0 comments)
- [So my Buddha’s Temple has some mealy bugs, no damage as I caught it early, but it’s proving hard to get rid of them due…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/VmmowLN7Qomst80T8fOqfw.md) (by Bizz, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)
- [Lately my aloe has taken on a bit of a weird shape (leaves curving way down) and its leaves have gotten flat,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/pn3nN3DbSp2VVaoKlmBLcg.md) (by Holly, 2024-06-24, 17 comments)
- [Has anyone ever had a plant die or not so well when using cinnamon powder in plant soil? I sprinkled a bit on my plants…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cRV1qyEkRoOhhmWh5snMpA.md) (by nikki920, 2024-06-24, 13 comments)
- [Hey - is this Blueberry Rust? If so has anyone had any success treating it or is it too far gone? Ideally I’d like to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/_mFlOyp3S4e42gY7Zc6DOA.md) (by Nikki, 2024-06-24, 3 comments)

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