Wes
Help are these spider mites, actually spiders, or mold. It should up in my propagation box, and it very humid sooo I don’t know 🫡 help
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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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Alyssa
So just found a ton of spider mites on my little ficus clown fig💀 I sprayed it down in the shower and then sprayed it with dead af spray and it’s sitting in the shower for a few hours. Is that enough? I know it recommends to check again in like a week and spray more if need be. And are my other plants safe? It’s not too close to too many others. And can I use the dead af as preventative? I also have neem spray. Sorry lots of questions but I’ve never had bugs before!
Onyx Plant
SOS!! I got this plant (Hoya Carnosa) from a reputable nursery and it looked fine. I don't have any bugs on any of my other plants, but when I was checking Navi (my Hoya C) they had these small orange bugs attached to a few of their woody stems. I am entirely new to Hoyas. This is my first one, I have largely owned Pothos and Philodendron. I also have never had bugs that were not fungas gnats or soil critters before and am not really sure what to do about these guys or even what they are. I moved my plant into a "quarentine" of sorts but I could really use some advice. I am on a very limited budget, as a college student, but have quite an extensive collection of random plant supplies built up over the last 5 years, so if you suggest a treatment I might have it or may be able to get it if it isn't local to you or super pricey. Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it. With everything going on in my classes at the moment the absolute last thing I can handle right now is an infestation in my 70+ plant collection. I included pictures of the pests, the worst of the branches, the plant, and it's normal home in the house. I am happy to provide any further info needed to figure this out.
Green lover
This ZZ plant seems to be breaking off stems. See stems at soil mark. Any suggestions? We thought root bound maybe but not sure.
Alexa
Just got this new aloe plant last week & repotted him at my house. Now he’s wilting :( is this normal or how do I save him before he gets too bad?
Plantgirly
Hey yall! Just a PSA. I totally understand that people are just trying to help on here. However, I have seen lots of incorrect advice being given that is actually detrimental to peoples plants and collections. Please do not give advice unless you are absolutely sure that that is the problem or that your solution will help. Or if you are intent on giving your advice, maybe add a disclosure. I have personally been given bad advice from the experts on planta (the ones you pay to message) and it cost me 15 plants. Before taking anyone’s advice, no matter how much of an expert they are please be sure to do your own research!
Planty B
Hello all, I got a Cordyline Harlequin from a big box store, and about a week in I realized it had been overwatered and was still sitting in a pool of water beneath the nursery pot. I let the soil completely dry before watering again, but many of the leafs have small brown spots. Is this a result of being overwatered? Should I remove the spotted leaves or treat the plant with anything? Will it survive?? 🥺
Mindy
Hi everyone! I bought this what I think is a Roadkill Cactus in the fall and over the winter it has developed some color changes and what looks like shriveling. I follow the apps recommendations and it sits directly in front of a south facing window. Could this be from lack of water? I’m so scared to overwater in the winter 😬
Evie
Hi! I’ve got a calathea Leopardina, and it’s been growing well apart from some brown dry spots, aswell as white marks. There are also some stringy brown spots? It’s about a foot from a sky light, so thinking it could be getting too much light? Alternatively, maybe I need to repot as it’s nearing the edges in the pot and I haven’t repotted since purchasing at a supermarket, so soil quality may be a bit bad? New leaves coming thru still tho so that’s good Please let me know if possible! :)) PS if anyone has any propagation tips then plz let me know!
Alexa
My snake plant is thriving, but noticed this white covering the soil. What is it? I assume I need to replant with new soil?
Mays
Hi, I’m new here. Does this look like my mega Copa is dying or have too much water? They’re all starting to get Brown leaves and kind of shrivel up.:(
Camy
What happened to my corsican stonecrop? 😢 It was so beautiful and had a bluish hue, but it grew sooo much and now the plant is pale in color, leggy and the bottom of the plant is all yellow. Is it maybe in a pot that is too deep? I water it about ever 3-4 weeks and gets indirect sunlight but some morning sun. Maybe I could propagate it to save it? Any help would be appreciated 💕
Lgroener
Help! I brought a gardenia home a couple weeks ago and just in the last couple days it has started dropping leaves like crazy. Some are crispy, some are not. I have been misting and watering to the apps instructions. Might I need to be more generous with the watering?
Plant lover
HELP! I’ve held off posting for a bit in case it was gonna get better, but it’s gotten WORSE. My Neon Pothos has a leaf that’s yellowing and has some black spots which aren’t bugs. Help! Other leaves are fine.
Zach
Help!!! My pups off my pink quill tillandsia started doing THIS? I thought the most shriveled one was a random death due to being under watered, but apparently not because the other to below started doing the same, even on a fixed watering schedule. If there are any possibilities with anything, I would like to know because I really want to improve!
Whit_Y
My Angel Wing was standing tall and proud yesterday but she has been steadily declining and flopping down today - I repotted her today due to the initial drooping and I had not done it since getting her, and thought fresh soil would perk her up but did it make it worse?? Her roots are good, she is in a Western Window that gets dappled afternoon sun. Almost all these current leaves are starting to push out new growth so maybe that has something to do with it? Thank you!
Larissa
I have these weird white spots on the under leaves of my alocasia. I thought it might be mealy bugs, but I haven't found a single one on it, and the leaves are all nice and healthy. Any suggestions? kinda new at the whole possible pests situation!
MicAZ
My first fern, Bird’s Nest Fern, so not sure what to expect. I checked the leaves and saw no sign of mites or anything. I get home and can see the middle good… surely this isn’t normal? 😞
Holly123
Hellooo, how do you guys deal with fungus gnats? Just eager to hear other people's tips and tricks 😊! I swear by my sticky traps! And looking into predatory mites or nemotodes !
sam
It’s been a while since i’ve done it and i forget the dilution but can anyone remind me the hydrogen peroxide to water ratio?