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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.

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Plant Dad

Help! Ive had my rattlesnake plant for about 2.5 years. It has always been in a self watering planter and I only use distilled water; I fertilize infrequently as I have noticed that it is very sensitive to fertilizer. It started to randomly get browning/yellowing leaves; Some start as spots while others it starts at the edges and spreads. I am thinking it is something fungal but before I use a copper fungicide, I wanted to get others thoughts on what it might be as I know using copper fungicide when its not needed can do more harm than good. I checked the roots and they are not only good but there are several pups that are getting ready to break through the surface. Thoughts?

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Plant grow please

So I just got this little succulent about a 2 weeks ago when I brought it home I noticed that it had a tinny little flower shoot thing that was going to grow looked at her yesterday and it was all dry was wondering why it did this and will it flower again?

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Ryan

This is my first time with a tree philodendron and she’s been doing so well until I repotted her two weeks ago. She’s dropped 2 leaves and has developed this weird streaking on one of her biggest leaves. Any thoughts on what it could be???

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LA

My mom is 65 and listens to NO BODY, but Jesus or the Holy Ghost… I asked her every day not to water the plants daily… she listens not! So my twins are or had root rot. I changed the soil and pot and trimmed the leaves. He base of each plant though is mushy ASF! Is there a way to save them or no?

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LA

I don’t know what’s wrong with my baby Reba every week she sick not once has she grown any or stopped browning so much!!! This plant is special to me as it’s one of the two from my grandma funeral🤧

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LA

🥹 I was seeing little holes in my leaves! I got her diagnosed, figured I followed the directions well but woke up to more holes so I trimmed more of her off. But luckily I have not see any new holes or insects… I’m just sad I had to cut her back so much… P.S I love ya YELLA B🥹

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Nikiller

I got this Monstera Deliciosa Aurea today and of the 2 in the store I simply chose this one because it was surprisingly in better health. This one has damaged to both of the slightly matured leaves, the new leaf coming out has some nasty brown discoloration, there’s that same sad brown on the largest leaf, and he’s a really droopy baby 😞😞😞 can anybody tell me what’s up with everything? Ps. My new mint monstera is less and less variegated every newer leaf, what can I do to help return the variegation?

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Crow

My fittonia (nerve plant) is starting to get all dry around some of its bottom leaves. Her soil is still moist and I water her well, so I don’t think it’s an underwatering issue and she hasn’t drooped at all since I got her. She’s also always been in a well-sunlit room but out of direct sun, so I doubt it’s scorching. I’m not entirely sure what I’m doing wrong but I want to make sure she’s getting what she needs. It’s minor now, but I want to try to figure it out before it becomes a more major issue. I am considering that it might be low humidity (even though I do have a humidifier running in the room) or it might be something to do with water quality, and I have also been concerned I may be OVERwatering her (I don’t think that should lead to leaves drying out though?), but does anyone have any other ideas or advice?

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Mimi

Hello Planta community ☺️👋🏻 Would anyone have found an effective solution to get rid of fruit flies and flying gnats? I already own several blue light sticky trap machines around the house as well as the actual yellow sticky traps posted into each plant I own. I also spray Arber Bio Pesticide & Fungicide on my plants once every two weeks in hopes of getting rid of them but it feels like they are multiplying faster than I can keep up with 😭😭😭 Would anyone know of a better solution? Any tips or tricks that worked for you guys would be so appreciated, I am desperate at this point 🫠

Casey and Maria

what is this on my calathea? I wiped it оff and it came straight off, bunched up - almost like it was plant tissue - it wasn't hard and was easy to remove so don't think it was a scale bug but I'm stressing😭

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It’s Plants 4 Me

What could be the issue with my BOP? With the tips being brown. Do I need to repot bc it’s still in the nursery pot for about 6 months now. Thanks for the suggestions.

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The goddess kt

How does my fig plant look? Is there any suggestions for it? A lot of like the tips of the leaves are black and the under leaves are falling off. I’d there anything I need to do?

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GlowWithMo

So I’ve grown an avocado plant from seed and it was time to up-pot it. I decided to put it in a grow bag and tried to prepare it for transitioning to outside. The first day I set it out for 2 hours. The next day about 4 hours. This morning this is what she looks like😭😭😭 Did I stress her out too much?? Is there any resolve??

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Brijae

Really been struggling with my Thai con… why is it browning before it even unfurls?

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Kate

These two yellow leaves are the 5th and 6th to turn and drop within the last month, and this has never happened with this plant prior to this. I just transitioned it from soil to LECA this summer, is it still in shock from that transfer? Is there a way to help make the transition easier?

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Kate

My money plant has had multiple leaves closer to the bottom of the stem drop like this.. they will get really yellow and then turn completely brown all within a day, then drop. I know sometimes these plants drop older leaves, but is this discoloration normal? I’ve looked for pests and don’t see any, and the roots look good as well.

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EmilyB

Why are these dry spots and little hole appearing on the leaf? Too much sun, not enough water, something else?

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Katie

Help!! First time ever dealing with spider mites. I have a large collection, over 60 plants that are all touching each other in some way. I noticed webbing on a dieffenbachia, and immediately quarantined her from all of the others. sprayed all of my plants with a concoction of water, 70% rubbing alcohol, neem oil, and peppermint castille soap. Noticed webbing on my Syngonium and maranta. Are my plants goners? This has all been over the span of a few days. What are the best tips for controlling and eradicating the mites? I’m worried about cleaning each leaf because I have many plants, and many are big vining plants (Brasil, marble Queen, lemon lime philodendron, micans, etc). Please let me know your best tips🥲 considering predatory mites and upping my humidity (usually sits around 60-70%)

Plant grow please

Not sure why this guys leaves are yellowing? When I got him there were a few holes but now some of the bottom leaves are yellowing? But also he does have three new leaves coming in. I do have him under a grow light is that to much light? Any help is appreciated!

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AlCr

Not sure if you can see the wrinkles but my cantaloupe feels soft kinda squishy but I don’t think it’s ready to pick. What could be the problem?

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