Share your own experiences with plant pests and diseases, and gain valuable insights from others on how to prevent and treat these common problems.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I just want to remind people sometimes it’s ok to let go.
I’ve been fighting spider mites mealybugs in most of my outdoor plants on and off this summer, and it was causing me such an extraordinary amount of stress and anxiety that I finally decided it was best for my mental health to throw in the towel and get rid of them. It was a really difficult decision I didn’t come to lightly, but I feel a weight lifted off of me now.
Always remember you are the most important plant in your collection, and you have to take the best care of yourself first. A hobby should be a net benefit to your life and add to your peace and happiness, not take away from it. When you’re dealing with persistent plant problems, take some time to consider if it’s detracting from your life and you’re spending a lot of time worrying about it, it may not be worth it. Give yourself some grace.
MummaDeb
I got this huge Cattleya orchard of our local take one, leave one table. I had orchid medium but not an orchid pot that this beast would fit in. Which would work better, terracotta or plastic? I temporarily put it in plastic because I figured the terra-cotta might stay wet and rot the roots. I'm not good with orchids so I honestly have no clue.
Carrie
Okay guys this is my second post about this plant and the same problem. I lifted up the pot and there’s mold I assume growing underneath the pot again. I don’t know what it’s from or how to fix it 😭 I already repotted the plant (bc of the same issue along with some sort of bugs) into this same pot but I cleaned it. I don’t have neem oil but I’ve been meaning to get some. Help 😭
planetpalm
Hello!
I’ve had this night blooming cactus for about a year and a half. Recently these black spots have been popping up on her underside, the spots aren’t mushy they’re on the harder side. Is this something to be concerned about and can it be fixed? (She’s on the windowsill of a south facing window and gets watered once maybe twice a month)
Thank you in advance!
Callum
Ive noticed this black spot on my Monstera Kunzo white monster & it seems to be getting bigger... Any ideas please let me know !!!
Blooming Dawn
I had recently gotten a big pot of succulents (ogre ears golden sedum paddle plant and tipsy turvy specifically.) And it had webs in it I thought it was a house spider so I left it alone till the plant started dying I thought it was spider mites so I sprayed neem oil some other spray and cinnamon plus orange peel juice and I just discorvered a tiny brown mushroom growing in spores and a weird smell I tried propagating one of the ogre ears and it wilted. Does anyone know about this?
Joey
Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with my plant. I currently have it outside in moderate sun (in shade at certain times) I water it when it says to be watered. I will say the pot does not have drainage holes unlike my other plants ( taking care of it for my mom) which could be a main issue but other than that I don’t know who it looks so droopy and sad.
LittleMorningLatte
I don't wanna overreact, so I'll state this calmly. What the hell is this 😀
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Haley’s plants 🌱
I had a smallish I would say thrips outbreak! I’ve done two rounds of insecticide, sprayed all of them down with the hose, and then followed with a third round of insecticide. I vacuumed the carpet and dusted and swept everywhere (just in case one’s out walking around) Do we think they are gone? I just moved them back into my house and did a quick inspection didn’t find any 🤞🏼
taper8
Oh my god I got a Polk a dot plant recently and still haven’t repotted it because life is crazy but please tell me these are not bug eggs or I’m throwing it away😭 what do I do? Is it too late for this plant?
Joana
Omg look at this, my oxalis triangularis in three weeks 😍😍
hope
What could be wrong with these Mexican bluebells? At first I thought maybe it was a type of variegation but when I looked closer it’s fuzzy, but not like mealybugs. Could it be a fungal issue? It’s a giant bush-like plant outside in my backyard.
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Kiathenewbie
My snake plant has this boo-boo but looks like it’s recovering itself. Any tips on treating my baby?
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Anna
This was growing so well until about a week or two ago, the leaves have just started dropping it off really quickly. I moved it to a slightly shadier place but have now put it back on the windowsill. Any one else experience this and what can I do to help the bits that are now quite bare? Will the leaves grow back?
Melody
My philodendron has gotten a bit of sunburn. Ive blocked off the plant and it still gets Sun but not too much. I’m going to get a better option for blocking light but is there anything I can do to help.
Is there a way for my plant to heal and will the sunburn get lighter?
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Plantlover
Why are my plants turning brown at the tip?
AloeVery
This is my little brillo I bought from home depot. I take it this is probably not a "true" bonsai, as it was only like 20 bucks lol. But i still love it and think it is pretty and i got it because i might get a real bonsai in the future and wanted practice.
That being said, it seems to be struggling, within the first week, the leaves were falling off like crazy and then i started taking care of it better, misting, watering and putting it on my balcony for sum cosmic rays, but the leaves keep falling off and she is looking rather sparse.
Does anyone know whats causing this? This app is retartar and is telling me there are bugs but i dont see any.
Anyways, thank you all as always this community is awesome and very helpful 😘😘😘
emmaa
what is that? mealybug nymph?
Carla
Hi there , I'm new to plant care , this one if my plants I got for my birthday , I forgot to water it and now it looks like this . How can I help it get back to health? - the other plants seem to look fine now but this one still looks unwell on the leaves
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Marie
Anybody knows what kind of bug this is? My Plumeria has been struggling with it for the last few months. I sprayed it twice with pyrethrin but I does not seem to stop it. Any advice would be welcomed.
