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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Plantress
I got this plant from a seller who I won’t name because they have rectified the situation. I was excited to get it but really disappointed with the status when it came in. The reason I am posting it here is because I want to know if I should be worried about it being pest related? I have it quarantined away from my big collection but have a few others in quarantine as well. I do that with all the new plants I receive. I’m just afraid and almost put this one outside to call it a day. It’s gotten worst over the last two days. I guess the question stands is it worth keeping and should I be alarmed?
*This is not a post to slander the seller. They were great with their feedback and fast response. It’s to see if I had anything to worry about and could the plant bounce back. Thank you.*
Jackie H
My poor, once-thriving calathea has been struggling with thrips for months. I’ve been using a spray of water, isopropyl alcohol (70%), hydrogen peroxide (3%), and tea tree and peppermint castile soap, which is working well on the thrips but also seems to be killing the plant. She spat out a whole bunch of new leaves (the smaller ones at the base) but now even they’re starting to die.
I tried water blasting and repotting previously but the thrips came back in force. This spray is the only thing I’ve found that actually seems to stop them, though they do just keep. Coming. Back.
I’ve been spraying twice per week for the last couple weeks and I try to make sure everything is covered but as lightly as possible. I’m a houseplant noob and I REALLY want this one to live! Please help me save her!
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Reigan
I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a few weeks ago that was doing great, but has almost immediately gone down hill in the last week or two. I checked with Planta’s diagnosis and it said it was over watered, so I repotted into fresh new chunky soil and have it in a east facing window, near a humidifier, and she has not revived even a bit. Photos of her original state and current state 😭
Sasha
VFT virgin here! 🪰🌱 here we both are sitting outside for enrichment time 💚
I bought this cutie little VFT from Canadian Tire a few days ago and repotted it as soon as I came home, making sure the soil has all the goodness Google told me VFT needs.
Understandably it was in a bit of shock between being purchased, the bumpy car ride home, and being handled to be repotted, but most of the traps have opened again after just a couple of days… so I think she’s in good spirits!
Anyone have any tips or tricks? I know to keep the soil wet so I have the lil pot in this candle jar so I can keep the bottom a little wet (will be getting rain water this spring! But for now distilled water), and I currently have her sitting in an almost-south facing window where she gets like 4/5pm sun onward but it’s pretty filtered out by then!
Sarah
Hi, I’ve noticed these holes appearing in my bird of paradise leaves that make these lines. I know the humidity is too low, I’ve starting leaving my humidifier going 24/7 and ordered some rocks to make a humidity tray. I’m wondering if these are due to low humidity or a pest? Bonus points if anyone can tell me what fungus/pest! <3
Janna
Please help! My ivy plant has dried out, I noticed it was getting dry several weeks ago so I watered it and it’s never perked back up even after several small waterings so I’m scared I over watered it. I repotted it a little over a month ago into a pot with no drainage holes because I thought ivy was a hearty plant and could handle it but I’ve just now repotted it again into a pot with holes… lesson learned but please help me save her!!
Planta 회원
I have scale, and I was wondering is this the black sooty mold thing and how to treat it?
This is my lemon tree and I really do not want him to die😭
Plenty is dancing :3
I have found these small dots on my plants, I’m not sure if it could be a problem or not. But it’s only on three of them
Tally
My peperomia has turned very pale and grey (used to be dark green and red) and hasn’t seemed to bounce back. I think she was overwatered but I let her dry out and repotted her months ago and she hasn’t gone back to normal. Any ideas on how I can save her?!
Lover of Cacti
I have this adorable air plant in an adorable pot. But he hasn't been doing so hot. I watered him today but his leaves are dying very fast and he hasn't had any new growth lately. Is there any way I can help my baby? I put him in a place that planta recommended and he's getting the right amount of natural light. What should I do? PS he doesn't have any soil. The gray pot with the dirt is just so it can be propped higher and get more light.
Plenty is dancing :3
Recently my mom bought me this plant for my bday, and I’m unsure on whether or not it is just dusty or if it is unhealthy. What do you guys think?
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Penny
Hi there. I have an Aloe Vera plant given to me by a friend. The original plant pot was cracked so I replanted it in a larger, though plastic, container. It was leaning so I supported it with rocks. In the last month or so I have found lots of Fungus Gnats that seem to have come from this plant. I did give it a hydrogen peroxide rinse which was supposed to get rid of eggs and insects. I also put Sticky Stix in the pot. My first problem is that the Gnats have lowered in number but I think there are still eggs hatching. Second is how do I get the poor plant to grow upright? PS. I don’t have a green thumb but still like plants.
NewPlantDadRy
Hi, I have KoRn the corn plant here. I'm learning, so keep that in mind. 😃 I'm concerned about the browning on the leaves in random bits. Should I be? Is there anything I can do to help it? Any feedback would be appreciated!
Willow
So I trimmed my ponytail palm without looking up if that’s the correct thing to do, I had her in way too small of a pot and way to dark of a room so her curls were getting brown. Is she doomed?
Madeline
Hey peeps, I need some help here. I just moved into a new home 3 days ago and my pink dragon // alocasia elephant ear is SAD! I checked her roots, all is well. I did need to down size her pot. Water schedule is consistent because I track it. She already lost one leaf - can anyone help? What can I do? She’s my favorite 😞
Carley
My money tree has been through a lot, but most recently has been doing well, had new shoots, etc. Should I remove the curled, browning leaves?
🎲Sunmoth🍡
Hi gang! I've got a very wintery problem on my hands. I'm noticing some mold growing in the soil on two of my plants, I wonder what's the best course of action here? It's been happening for a bit and I don't think repotting my plants multiple times a month every time thus happens is sustainable. I spray hydrogen peroxide and a neem oil solution onto the soil, do you think that should be enough to combat the fungus? Any advice greatly appreciated!
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Planty Granma
Help plant family. Browish area on leaves. Doesn’t rub off. Watered when dry. Some spots I know are from water I think. ?
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SJ
My song of India plant has been losing leaves lately. I did move it recently but I moved it closer to the window. It is a slightly colder room especially when I turn the ac on, but it’s never below 65. I also repotted recently so it’s not a drainage issue. I have been spraying it for humidity once or twice a week. Can’t figure out why it is losing leaves (not just on the bottom but up top too) and it also grows slightly twisted is that normal?
AR
Hi,
I bought this plant I believe its Called Alocasia Regal Sheild, as soon as i got it home i live in a studio so i placed it near the window I realized it got direct sunlight for a few hours and the small leaf got burnt(1st pic) now i can see some minor burns again(2nd and 3rd pic) but i have places it like a 1 feet away from the window. Any tips on this one or any care tips in general of how to make it healthy and big.
