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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. 60002 members, 13099 posts

## Posts

- [Polka dot plant? So this is my mother‘s and I have a couple of questions about it since I am in charge of it for the…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65afef8bf0dd3a5d6eb9608c.md) (by Nina9, 2024-01-23, 8 comments)
- [I keep my Peace Lily in the bathroom because I read that it does well with humidity. It has decent exposure to sunlight…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65afd6c3f0dd3ac444b3bca1.md) (by Meechie, 2024-01-23, 5 comments)
- [Does anyone know how I can prevent the white part of monstera Albo leaves going brown?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65afd1137210c975162d74fc.md) (by Andleaf, 2024-01-23, 2 comments)
- [Am I overthinking that these tips are too droopy? I love this plant so much so any time I think it is looking sad I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65afc1e27a52807dce39b964.md) (by PullyPlanter, 2024-01-23, 2 comments)
- [Bought this Dragonscale Alocasia from a nursery along with a bunch of others. All of them are doing amazing except for…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65af561d7210c9bec71eac0e.md) (by planterbaby, 2024-01-23, 3 comments)
- [I was just given this pothos plant. It was healthy when I got it a couple weeks ago but is not fairing well. I water…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65af3aef4b22f7426b528866.md) (by PlantNoob, 2024-01-23, 4 comments)
- [HELP! I have mealy bugs!!!😩😩😩 what do I do?!?! In the three years that I have had plants I have managed to avoid…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65af2e0fda40473ddbe8904a.md) (by Hens and chicks, 2024-01-23, 6 comments)
- [help!!! My regal shields seems to not being doing too hot… I’ve lost some leaves and have been having some…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65af14aada40477f18e49f24.md) (by Emmy, 2024-01-23, 9 comments)
- [My stingrays biggest leaf got attacked by spider mites, but surprisingly theres a new leaf, should i just wait for it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65aef01551f91cc77ba85519.md) (by Kimtrovert, 2024-01-22, 0 comments)
- [I ordered this baby Anthurium Luxurians x Radicans from amazon a few weeks ago but they shipped it in the mail box and…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65aeef734f7b908fdcfc1fc3.md) (by Kimtrovert, 2024-01-22, 1 comment)
- [Help! Recently I underwatered my Bonsai tree but even after I gave him water (a week ago). His leaves are still…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65aeea8de33d48bad99e4d12.md) (by Sofie, 2024-01-22, 4 comments)
- [Hey guys I’m struggling with this pothos plant 😭 a lot of the leaves turned yellow and fell off and the others have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65aeb46920069574a7506a73.md) (by Liv :), 2024-01-22, 0 comments)
- [Hi everyone! I was wondering what are the spots on my Monstera adansonii? I’m not sure if it needs more nutrients or it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65aea14a4f7b905d73ef54d2.md) (by Raya, 2024-01-22, 4 comments)
- [Any recommendations on a fungicide spray? I’m new to plants and I’m not sure which one to get. There’s so many!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae9fef7210c9ddf203452e.md) (by Alma, 2024-01-22, 0 comments)
- [My little red wood tree is having a difficult time. I cant get the roots undone and they seem dry but I was also told…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae9f8751f91cf1579b18e2.md) (by JimboTheRedWood, 2024-01-22, 1 comment)
- [Hi everyone. Is this a pest or just corking on my cactus?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae91392314b84d228051cb.md) (by Gabi, 2024-01-22, 0 comments)
- [Yall, my Peace Lilly is struggling 😩 how do I get rid of the gnats? I tried repotting, sprinkling cinnamon on it etc.…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae880588ad6fa0148fe2b3.md) (by The Plant Fairy, 2024-01-22, 2 comments)
- [I just got this baby two days ago from Home Depot and it’s my first Bird of paradise. I am determined to not only have…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae74765113827097efef47.md) (by KerrieBerrie🍓, 2024-01-22, 2 comments)
- [How should I save my plant? I just got it and it came in like this. I’m not exactly sure what it is. Should I cut off…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae7088cb7645cdce816105.md) (by Wendypoca, 2024-01-22, 0 comments)
- [Can anyone identify this bug from the pic?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65ae0f7be33d485823843b17.md) (by Evil Plant Dad, 2024-01-22, 2 comments)

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