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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Liv
Hey yall! Everybody wave hi to Cinder the Philodendron Brasil :) she’s been having a slight change in behavior, which I’m getting a tiny bit concerned about. Her leaves have been folding a little more than usual, kind of curling on themselves but appear to be healthy and fine. I did cut a leaf about a week ago cause it got yellow and was dying. I wasn’t super worried because it was a tiny leaf at the very top and the rest of her seemed just fine. Although now one of her bigger base leaves is yellowing, and I would like to find the problem before any more of her suffers! If anybody knows what I can do, please let me know!
Dez
Hi friends! My Cuban oregano (Coleus amboinicus) is having problems!
1. Some young, small leaves are dying off
2. Both mature and young leaves are turning pale green or even light yellow
I can’t figure out what the issue is! There are still new leaves growing all over the plant, which implies it isn’t totally dying… What should I do to help the plant? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance! 💚
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Ellie
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY BABY?
My monstera has been thriving for the past year in this spot in the window.. she was gorgeous and producing multiple large leaves. Recently (with no changes to my routine or environment) all of the bottom leaves have been turning yellow and falling off. In the picture you can see me holding all of the yellow leaves. Normally I would say, she’s done for, but there is a ton of new growing happening! However the first new growth it produced was very tiny, which you can see next to the big leaves in the picture.
I’m assuming she’s putting all of her energy into all of this new growth, but why? Why is she making so many baby leaves, killing adult leaves, and the baby leaves are super tiny.
Help!
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Brijae
My monstera and alocasia silver dragon aren’t happy…. Any care tips?
Charlotte
I recovered this worse for wear siberian tiger alocasia from B&Q, any tips how to bring it back to life?
There is some new growth coming through so I have faith!
Repotted today and got rid of dying leaves/stems.
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Gillian W
I’m hoping you all have some advice on how to tackle or save this plant. I think it’s known as Spanish Dagger plant or Golden Yucca Gloriosa.
I’m based on the North West of England, so I suspect it receives far more water than is good for it ☹️
Would love some advice on how to save it
Jade 🪴
Looking for good soil brand recommendations? Began my first plants with soil that contained miracle grow (my mistake) fungus gnat galore. Switched too Rosy soil. And I’ve had good luck! Just looking for any other recommendations you guys have had luck with!
caitlin k
Hello, an advice for my dying Pothos?! I’ve tried all the advice I can find online so far and she continues to flop and yellow. Thanks!
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Alisha
I cannot get this plant to stop turning yellow and have browning tips! Idk what to do anymore and need some help!
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Vampy
Help! My dracaena looks stressed! I recently repotted it and watered it. The roots were healthy. Now, the leaves are yellowing and have spots. I’m afraid to do anything besides move the pot to a brighter location. I did the stick test and it’s a little damp. I watered it last week. Should I take it outside?
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Parker the Dragon
Sad spider plant! My spider plants leaves are droopy, yellowing, and turning brown. Ive been following the care schedule in Planta for watering. Its in my bedroom that has a NE facing window and bright indirect light. I think maybe the pot is too small ? But i am still a newbie with house plants and wanted some advice before i repot him.
Magpie
Is this sun damage?
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MK
Planta is telling me to water my Peace Lily everyday in April. Does this make sense?
Day
My rattlesnake calathea has these random marks on the leaves. It’s not everywhere but these leaves i cut. I got this plant 1.5 months ago from a local place and repotted it due to having fungus gnats. no more fungus gnats present! yay. i have it under a grow light on my plant stand. i water when soil is 2 inches dry and fertilize whenever plants tells me. i use distilled water and fertilize with a 20-20-20 when prompted to. Any idea??? thank you! Other wise it dances at night and day and all day long honestly!
Amateur plant mama
Help! I've had this birds nest fern for over a year and it's living in my bathroom. Big north facing window with diffused light. It went 45 days waterlogged and not taking water. I think I had too much water in the pebble drainage tray. I repotted it in indoor soil mixed with perlite. Trimmed up the soggy roots and brown leaves and downsized the pot. That was 15 days ago and the soil is still very wet. I'm not seeing any new growth. It's not wilting or browning further. I'm not sure what to do to help.
KD 🪴
What is this black on leaves of jade?
TT
Does anyone know why my Parlor Palm is so leggy, leaves drying and turning black w/brown spots?
Sandytoes
This is a Thai con, I got it in a plant exchange with someone and I’m pretty sure this plant came with thrips. I haven’t seen any thrips in weeks, but the plant still has rust color from when they were causing damage. Issue now though is that I’m noticing these bumps on the leaves, they don’t appear to be any type of bug. I haven’t seen movement, I tried to pick them off and the bumps don’t budge. You will have to zoom in on the photos, these are the best I could get. Any ideas?
Plant is sprayed for pests regularly and I use systemic granules on a schedule since the thrip issue.
I’m thinking of chopping it down, giving a soak in plant soap, and repot and letting her start over.
KaijuWifu
Help string of pearls experts!!!! I got this string of pearls back in March because I thought I was up to the challenge, but she proved me wrong
She was perfect for a while up until today when I was going through all my plants and saw that she looked absolutely dreadful!! Any clue what I’m doing wrong or whats wrong with her?
shellbee
Well, I HAD a beautiful gardenia that I bought almost a month ago from Whole Foods. In a little pot, it bloomed on me overnight! Unfortunately, this past week I had an urgent family emergency to attend to, and had to leave it alone in my office for a full week as of today. See pics for before and after. Is there no recovery for it? I will say, even before I left, two flower buds were turning yellow and wouldn’t fully bloom. Unsure what the problem is—humidity, temp, water, sunlight, I don’t know. Please advise! ;(