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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. 60005 members, 13099 posts

## Posts

- [Ia this powdery mildew on my succulent?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657920406caa879355281462.md) (by HeatherO, 2023-12-13, 2 comments)
- [I repotted my monstera early October and immediately 2 new leaves began growing. However by the end of the month they…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657914661560ab5e2bb2c04e.md) (by iamsarasofia, 2023-12-13, 6 comments)
- [This guy is about to hit the grave yard. :( Anyone know what’s wrong with it or have suggestions on how to save it? I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6578cd9dd093d28002590d2f.md) (by Renae R, 2023-12-12, 3 comments)
- [I’m assuming root rot since I’ve had this one for a long time and didn’t know what I was doing until recently. No…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6578c559e7b0a2ac5e81a422.md) (by NotMrGreenThumb, 2023-12-12, 2 comments)
- [Hi So I LOVE lithoes but I can’t keep them alive for the life of me I don’t understand I’m not watering them too much…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6578a637d093d266eb543d96.md) (by Elia, 2023-12-12, 1 comment)
- [Hey everyone! I need some help! This is one of my favorite plants since it was given to me by my late grandmother. So I…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657889551560ab03aba2c273.md) (by Austin, 2023-12-12, 1 comment)
- [My Janet has been showing signs of distress , not sure what to do about this any ideas 💡. Truly appreciate it](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6578840e2c0da248deae2bab.md) (by Greeneyes, 2023-12-12, 3 comments)
- [I got this beauty for a gift been watering it but it looks dull. I think I might of over watered not sure. I wonder do…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6578461fd093d2bde04a5177.md) (by Stacey, 2023-12-12, 3 comments)
- [Tips, tricks, help for a somewhat fragile string of bananas that I just found spider mites on today. There were only 4…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6577c4dfefdfac7755a14aa2.md) (by Jo Jo, 2023-12-12, 6 comments)
- [My friend has had this peace Lily for a couple months and it has been slowly dying. The roots look healthy and she…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65776c5c18ebd8177ed4a680.md) (by Ana, 2023-12-11, 4 comments)
- [I know she’s due for a water but can anyone tell me why she has a yellow leaf? Every watering cycle I’ve noticed a new…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65776b070b7889680b1e1aef.md) (by Freedomskai, 2023-12-11, 8 comments)
- [Any tips for String of Frogs? This is my second attempt with ‘em (which you can see on the right in the pot, I’ve since…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65770efbe274cc66e2d255f4.md) (by Katie, 2023-12-11, 3 comments)
- [What’s wrong w my peace lily 😭 over time More of her leaves are turning yellow or cracking🥺🥺 plz help!!!](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657709091fead85813989cdb.md) (by Siri, 2023-12-11, 6 comments)
- [I have a Calathea (Peacock plant) but some of the leaves are yellowing and curling. Any advice on how to help it?…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6576ea5fd093d29c4729028f.md) (by Jess, 2023-12-11, 4 comments)
- [I inherited this darling dracaena at the office! No one was taking care of it. I was shocked at how root bound it was,…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657683db450d64f0bdb9f0bc.md) (by LaMP, 2023-12-11, 1 comment)
- [Will these wooden skewers rot in the LECA? I’m assuming yes but this thing is so leggy I have no idea how else to…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/6576681562260ccab03e2a32.md) (by Jay, 2023-12-11, 2 comments)
- [Received this ppp variant a while ago and planted as was- noticed disfigured leaf and it was wobbly so I just pulled it…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/657664536caa87a1e8e7659d.md) (by K8, 2023-12-11, 2 comments)
- [My zebra plant has these crunchy brown spots on her leaves. Anyone know what this is?](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65765d1ca866cf083a708f46.md) (by Bri bee, 2023-12-11, 2 comments)
- [Hi! This is my first plant and recently I noticed some brown spots on the bottom of one of the leaves and a cut on one…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65764a9a1560ab63d570e2c5.md) (by Kayden, 2023-12-10, 3 comments)
- [hi!! i got these two plants from the shop the other day for basically free as they aren’t in good condition. if anyone…](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65763c3defa06e330d474157.md) (by Marty, 2023-12-10, 3 comments)

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