--- 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. 59988 members, 13093 posts ## Posts - [My neon Pothos continues to struggle with mealy bugs. I’ve repotted it and treated it but they continue to return. Any…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/l4L0nIEQQ5a-PgAW4v92jg.md) (by Mary, 2024-08-03, 5 comments) - [New plant mom and I made a huge mistake in repotting my Calathea . I believe she is in shock and possibly root rot..…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/0ISYAlGcQYqi1BhwWRaFSg.md) (by Beka, 2024-08-03, 4 comments) - [ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS!?! IT LOOKS LIKE EGGS BUT I REALLY HOPE ITS NOT. My string of bananas has been having a rough…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k5zXVv6eTvuClRy-_jdyyg.md) (by PlantaMama01, 2024-08-02, 2 comments) - [Does anyone know what could be causing this to my jade plant. The weather here has been stormy the past week. Is it a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rIHHyP7mRZW5fGmROnjOkA.md) (by Tyler, 2024-08-02, 64 comments) - [My friend has this maranta plant (prayer plant) that she repotted because she noticed some leaf decay and yellowing. It…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/JoBBoDPaTzCxQmeP1djwOA.md) (by Abby, 2024-08-02, 0 comments) - [Just saved this beauty from Walmart. What can I do to make her happy again?!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/ItquDqX3T_eZJ-lf9zcLTQ.md) (by Becca’s lovelies, 2024-08-02, 2 comments) - [I have the WORST gnat problem with one plant in particular. I bottom water it since it’s one that needs to be watered a…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/zre9LsePRvyeZLr7bTBPgQ.md) (by ✨PlantMama✨, 2024-08-02, 7 comments) - [Do these roots look ok? There were a few mushy black roots at the very bottom so I think I caught it in super early…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/G3lyxkYoSvGrFFYg5DmBPA.md) (by Claire Jones, 2024-08-02, 2 comments) - [I brought this caladium home after finding it at the nursery for $3 (what a steal lol) despite me thinking that I have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/sGj1RBmfRSeWXMmgsLLRaA.md) (by Chass, 2024-08-02, 0 comments) - [Does anyone know what’s going on here? He’s outside, covered porch, north facing. I don’t see any bugs - this popped up…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/s6AymAMWQJmpsi6jxeTA3Q.md) (by Amy, 2024-08-02, 3 comments) - [What do you guys think it is? It’s been outside, rain and shine for the last 2 weeks since I’ve brought it home. The…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Yl_NBwW-QdOIxyXy9IL44w.md) (by PlantieMae, 2024-08-02, 0 comments) - [There are small bugs crawling in the top soil of the plant I have. An every green plant. How do I get rid of them 😞](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k0-ILsg8TUSHXBpsx2fWrA.md) (by Ashley, 2024-08-02, 2 comments) - [My plant was on my desk in sunlight for about 20-30 min a day. Now its hung it up and it’s in the corner by the window…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/AQ4U27DDTjqXhLP-GKldzA.md) (by My plants, 2024-08-02, 4 comments) - [I got this succulent a few weeks ago, and put it out on my back porch for full sun. A few days later, about half of the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/F4VJFtbFRvm0f7a3X7vOFQ.md) (by Kerryn, 2024-08-02, 0 comments) - [Hi all! I have a few plants here that I have suspected are overwatered. I would love any advice on how to revive them.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/D9BkNAqCSWmyNSEgzvjT2w.md) (by SmarahBean, 2024-08-02, 2 comments) - [My staghorn fern is starting to have yellowing leaves. It has been kept in a no light bathroom with occasional exposure…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mJTtJubjSL6JWTWWheiR6Q.md) (by Samantha, 2024-08-02, 1 comment) - [monstera was doing so well. Started getting spotted- mostly around edges and it’s not thrips Anyone have any help](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/Wt31-BacS5C89FAed4iyxQ.md) (by taylor 🌱🌿, 2024-08-01, 4 comments) - [HELP lol I snapped the top of my fiddle 😞 will it continue to produce leaves or is it going to stop growing? Thanks…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/W3dXwpGCQ4KGm7KuaGtzPQ.md) (by Shelby, 2024-08-01, 3 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?cursor=gD8eu7C75xdQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQBV-XbsIlrlGA) --- _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_