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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Carolina

Okay plant fam — I need your help. I’m a very new plant mom and I’ve run into a mystery… 2/ This little plant sprouted out of nowhere in my succulent pot — like it just appeared one day. I had no idea what it was, but it looked cute and determined, so I decided to repot it. 3/ Ever since I gave it its own home, though… it’s been looking kinda sad. 🥲 The top looks okay, but one of the bottom leaves turned yellow and now I’m worried I messed something up. 4/ Can anyone tell me: 🔹 What kind of plant this is? 🔹 What might be wrong with it after repotting? 🔹 How can I help it thrive? 5/ Here’s a photo for reference 📸 (I promise I’m giving it love — just clearly not the right kind yet!) 🙏 Any advice welcome!

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Arya

My habanero pepper plant is growing well, but I see this yellow bulb/bulge like thing near roots. What is this? And what should I do?

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Rain 🌧🌱

I need some help! My Bottle Rocket Caladium has been doing super well for weeks and all of a sudden, this leaf started to brown. None of the other leaves have had burning but I'm concerned for her

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fi

can somebody help me with my money tree please. the stem is green at the top but halfway all the way down its brown and a bit squishy to touch. what are your recos? im not sure if the brown stem means root rot or not.

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Bread

Why are mushrooms growing in my indoor majestic palm? 😂

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PhiloFox

okay so apparently my plants have mealy bugs, not thrips. does that make a difference in treatment?? [pic of fave plant for plant tax]

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Joana

I have my three gladiolus 😍😍

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iAreKir

Help! Baby grasshoppers have discovered my zinnias! These ladies took their time and are finally looking like the glorious giant zinnias they are. Then holes started appearing on their leaves not too long ago… PESTS! I sprayed with Arbor insecticide but the little green guys don’t seem phased and reappeared 4 days later. What can I do? Would seven dust work better? I appreciate any and all suggestions before all of my outdoor plants are ravaged.

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Brinlee 🎀

I’m a new plant owner who just cannot for the life of my stop buying new plants. I have around 30 now and I have these little gnats flying around everywhere. I just NEED to know how to get rid of them. I also wonder if the gnats affect my plants. Are they holding my plants back from thriving? Or are they just living in the soil and not effecting them? They’re taking over and I really don’t want to have to give my plants up! Please comment on any advice yall have!!!

Annie

I am infested with gnats in all of my plants. I’ve repotted with new dirt. I’m using Mosquito Bits in everything when watering and I put them in just with the sticky stuff on either sides. My husband has put the Zevos in the outlets around my plants but nothing is working. The gnats are flying around in your faces now….countertops!!! I can’t stand it. I don’t want to get rid of my plants but….. Someone help me!!!!!

Neptune’s Nest

I’m new to anthuriums is this normal yellowing or fungal? There were bugs in the original substrate so I transferred it to semi hydro and treated w neem oil. Is this normal? Fungal? Not sure what to do any ideas are appreciated!! I trimmed the brown tip earlier there is a new growth point

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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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