Misc

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.

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Katie

Any idea what this long stem is on my Venus Flytrap. It almost looks like two heads and I don’t know if I should help him out or not. He’s had this head for 3 weeks now and it just keeps growing longer.

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MikeNeedsMorePlants

Hi planters. I'm in DESPERATE need of help. I can't be the only one with this problem... ALL of my plants get fungus on their topsoil. And I've tried to treat them all with generous sprays of neem oil, watering sparsely, stirring in cinnamon. What the heck is the right treatment here? I've also used various soil mixtures: - soil only - soil with perlite generousky mixed in the top 2 inches - soil and perlite mixture (lots of perlite) - soil and perlite and orchid bark. Any recommendations?

Miche

Hi everyone! I have a flame violet and I got it about it a month ago. In the nursery pot, it was super crowded so I repotted it into this shallow pot and even did a humidity bag for about 2 weeks but now it’s having leggy growth and doesn’t seem to be doing well. Any tips on what to do next? I love this plant and really want it to do well.

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BlondeinBrooklyn

Bought this plant in perfect condition. Waited a few weeks & repotted into stratum & perlite mix. Next day this spot appeared. Does anyone know what this indicates? It's the only spot on any of the leaves.

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Alex

Hey everyone I have a couple questions Photo 1: why is my monstera cutting turning this yellow colour? It has a chunky soil mix plus no root rot and gets watered/fertilized regularly Photo 2: why is my zebra plant getting these crispy edges? Same as the first photo has a chunky mix etc and doesn’t get too much light Thank you in advance

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Alyssa

Hi everyone! I am very new to planting and I just recently got my first 3 yesterday! One being my hibiscus plant ! It was beautiful and perked up yesterday but I went out to check on it today and the flower has already wilted. I worry it may be from a lack of sunlight, but wanted to post in here and get other opinions. Also was curious about the best fertilizer to use ? I’m posting a picture when I got it yesterday and then when I just went and checked on it. Help!

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Tyler

Hi all, I recently planted about 9 of these 3’ Karl Foerster Reed Grasses in individual 12”x12” plastic pots (with drainage) into three 12”x36” Corten outdoor steel planters. After about 3 weeks of frequent rainstorms and sun, they are looking very pale and brown, with the exception of 2. I did not add additional fertilizer when repotted but used organic indoor/outdoor potting mix. Can anyone please help diagnose if they have been overwatered by the rains, or under watered? What should I do next to help bring them back to health? I also ordered some liquid fertilizer to try if needed. Thank you!

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David

Hey, all, I’ve noticed these little growths on the trunk of my umbrella tree. Not sure what they are, guessing they’re not good though. I’ve also noticed some white, tiny, little bugs on the leaves. Otherwise, the plant seems really really happy. Any thoughts?

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kelsey

Someone please help me get my elephant ear healthy!! I have tried putting it outside and adding fertilizer but I am out of ideas.

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Savanna

Help! What are these?? I just discovered them on my philodendron rojos 😭😭😭 and I’m about to go on vacation next week!

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Candy

I have my nanouk and zebrina potted together. The nanouk is staying perfectly pink, but the zebrina is loosing its purple. It was bright purple till the last week or two. It’s under a grow light, 12 hours. Is that too much light? I thought more light, the brighter color for these?

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TropiGal

I’m assuming this might not be an issue but just in case I want to get ahead of it. Is this yellowing a sign of anything? No pests spotted besides the normal mosquito and beetles. If beetles are an issue I do have a photo of one that I found chilling on my other plants. Looked harmless. Left is my bush beans I want insight on: The right is just the bug on one of my other plants

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Star

Hi everyone, this is my aloe plant I’ve head it for about a month now and it’s been transplanted for about as long. Recently I noticed these little white specks appearing in its soil. I’m worried it’s mold from accidental overwatering but I’m truly not sure what it really is. Advice would be appreciated!

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Malorie

Hi friends! My plant for a bit has been getting little spots like this and then some of the leaves are shriveling up. I can’t tell if this is because it wants more sunlight or not?? That’s my only guess. Any ideas?

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Zack

These mites have spread to 3 of my outdoor plants! So mad! Starting treatment 😑 they’ve spread really fast and are everywhere! Even when I came inside after being out for a while, they were all over my shoes. I’ve started to take off my shoes before coming inside because I don’t want to spread them to my indoor plants.

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Tye

My birkin has been pushing out so much new growth but they are ALL completely white, which turn brown and die off. Does anyone know what to do to get it to push out some green leaves again??

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Kheyla

Hi! I was hoping someone could tell me what’s up with my adansonii. Her leaves are looking sad but she has some growth coming up…. Idk what’s happening 😓 I should mention she’s under a grow light for about 12h and I wait till she’s dry to water ..

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Bernie Botanical 🌿

I’m a newbie plant parent and just got this sedum adolphi lime gold. Is it normal to have these black spots on them? Any advice would be appreciated!

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harper

what's wrong with this fishbone cactus? my mom just took it home from her office (bright light, watered every 2 weeks) and it looks... not good. is this caused by overwatering? should the affected stems/leaves be cut off? thanks in advance!

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Dscorpion

2 month old Rising sun red bud tree. I seen some black on tip of leaves. It gets 6 hrs of full sun. Have been watering 1 to 2 per week depending on local rain. It is mulched. Mulch is not touching stem. Please help.

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