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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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Amfst1

Help! What happened? New leaf on monstera!

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Olivia

My plant, Annie Anx, used to be so healthy and then winter hit. The leaves closest to the window has decayed, but the plant next to her is doing just fine. Does anyone have any tips for how I can get her healthy again?

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KJM

This is a correction post. Previously and I can't remember when someone asked about a bug and did it bother their plant. I believe it was a millipede. I'm going to blame my mistake on poor math skills! I did not count the legs right. Millipedes eat decaying matter and centipedes eat other bugs. Neither are a problem for your plant.

Erin

My calathea is looking very sad…splotchy discoloration on many leafs, and some leaves are browning/drying up around the edges. I also just found these white flecks all over the back of the leaves. Pest? Context: It sits in a terracotta pot on a south facing window sill, and I water per the app’s suggested schedule.

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suddenlyaplantperson

I purchased a ginseng ficus a few weeks ago. Right after leaving the store I realized that it had a mushy base which was very concerning. The roots looked ok, but I was still worried. There were lots of flies around it and on the soil (I don’t really have that with other plants so I’m not really sure if that’s normal or not). Well it’s in its spot now and the leaves keep yellowing and then dropping (a lot!). I have it on my dresser with a strong artificial light and I’ve been misting it, but would it like more to be outside since it’s a bonsai? I’m new to this species so I need all the help I can get. Thank you so much!

Tracy

Is there any saving this baby? Purchased last week, rinsed and sprayed with insecticide soap, repotted with homemade mix (1/3 perlite, 1/3 orchid bark, 1/3 tropical houseplant mix with lava rock) watered deeply, allowed to drain well, named it, loved on it and placed it in a well lit room. I left town for 3 days and came home to this 😭 Any recommendations?

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MNM

Noticed this, this morning. Anyone know what this might be? Fairly new to plants, all help is appreciated!

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Aisha

Can help? I’m not sure what’s happened to my oxalis? It’s been healthy for years!!! Why is the soil like this - it feels pretty moist so haven’t watered for a while

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hnicollle235

What is going on with my plant… this trail has been growing for awhile now.

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Kiki11105

My tradescantia has been suffering for weeks now. I repotted with better drainage and moved closer to window, but it’s still losing leaves/vines. Any ideas?

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Delani

What’s wrong with this plant? It’s has holes.

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Plant lover

I was looking at my plant, and ummm… What is this? What’s the black thing on the stem? Please help…

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Angelica

I know she’s underwatered because of the yellowing leaves, but anyone know what these small black spots are?

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Varenna

I don’t even know where to start but I have a bunch of problems so if anyone has literally any suggestions I will take them. The fig has been really struggling. She has only a few leaves left and then they started getting holes in them and ripped around the edges. I have a bunch of fungus gnats but no other bugs to my knowledge. I don’t know what the problem could be. The only other factor is I rested her about a month ago. The prayer plant has been doing amazing recently but within the last two days the leaves suddenly started to brown and dry up. The lucky bamboo I am less so worried about but the leaves have been turning yellow. I did recently clean out the pot and changed the water. I am mostly just wondering if there is much else I can do for it. Thanks🤍🪴

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Kaylene

What are these brown spots on my better bush tomato plant

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Kaylene

What this white stuff on my plant. I just noticed it today and I don’t see it on any other plants. Also the leaves. The brown and holes. It’s a scotch bonnet plant.

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Mary

My Kalanchoe kewensis is having problems standing upright. Are they supposed to be staked? And it has spots on its leaves. If I scrape at the spot, it leaves an indent in the leaf. Does anyone know what is going on? Please help!

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coleman

I’m very new to plants and got this one yesterday from Lowe’s. The leaves have some problem spots that i’m not really sure what to do to help. Are they to the point where I should cut or trim them? When I got it the soil was really dry so I gave it some water. I’m just a-little unsure about everything at the moment and wanna give it the best chance to survive :) If anyone could help with any tips that would be amazing !!

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DW

My plant was doing fine for a few months and recently it’s starting to die from the middle. Any ideas welcome because the app just says it’s a watering issue but I have a self watering pot so not sure that’s the real problem.

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Christina

What pest moves soil around? I swear I’m not crazy- this leaf had no soil on it a few months ago and is now covered. I noticed a bit of soil on the lower leaves as well. I don’t see anything moving on the leaves or in the soil

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