Avery<3
Hey guys! I’m having some trouble with fungus gnats, I’ve tried the cinnamon, the vinegar, I am trying to get some of those traps though.
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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Kaitlyn
Hey, so does anyone know what I can do to get rid of fungus gnats I’ve tried top dressing that didn’t work, and I tried putting orchid, bark and cinnamon but I still see the adult gnats everywhere
Billy
My watermelon peperomia was doing ok until late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. I have repotted it. I have a grow light I’m using. What can be done to try and save it, and also what is the best positioning for my light for it to grow?
ari
my lucky bamboo hasn’t been well recently…any help? It used to be planted in soil, but it suffered from root rot, so i treated and repotted it. a few weeks later, the stalks started turning yellow rapidly; I was out of ideas, so I potted them in water, but they’re still turning yellow,,
FeverVoidthing
HELP!! This is Avi, she’s a once beautiful avocado tree and she is in massive danger!!! Is there any way of saving this?? Avi stands at about 4-ish feet tall without the pot- she’s set on our upper balcony. I think this heat and humidity has been killing her. It’s been thunderstorming almost every other day but she somehow hasn’t been getting any water. I need desperate help!!
PlantLover
Hello, I have a plant that is looking a little weird. I Dr.Plantaed it and it said it was because of no drainage but I suspect is is something else. Does anybody know what this is/how to fix it?? Help would be very much appreciated, thanks!
Priscilla
First off, I’m a newbie to houseplants, gardening, etc. I’ve kept succulents for over the past year and just last month decided to branch out to houseplants. Other than the issue I’m having with this current plant, I’m loving having and caring for my plants. So my problem Plant… I’ve had this Dracaena Compacta for about two weeks. Ordered it from House Plants Shop. The plant itself looked gorgeous and vibrant on the first two days; although, the soil was super dried out and was crumbling off when I lifted it out it’s nursery planter to examine the roots. So I watered it on day one and decided to see what happens with the soil issue. Day three, I noticed the leaves, starting from the center (stem) of the plant, where turning very dark brown. I did the plant diagnosis on this app and it stated it was possible from lime water, so I removed all the damaged leaves and watered it with distilled water trying to flush out the soil. Although, the problem seemed to slow, it still persisted. So after a week, I was concerned that maybe it was root rot because it was starting from the stem of the plant. So, I decided to check the roots again and repot in better soil. The roots looked healthy and light in color, so I didn’t think it could be root rot. As a precaution, I decided to spray the roots with a diluted mixture of peroxide and water that I read about online. Again, seeming to slow the issue but still persisting. This morning, I noticed more brown on the stem and on the leaves, so I pulled the damaged leaves and decided to do the diagnosis again. This time the diagnosis was overwatering. It was watered 3 days ago, and the soil is still moist. The app suggested to inspect the roots, remove any damaged, let the root ball sit of a paper towel or towel to dry out, and then repot in new potting soil with better drainage. I haven’t done any of that yet. Right now, I have it outside trying to help dry up some of the soil while I do more research. Because the symptoms have been the same for the last two weeks, I just don’t know which direction to go in order to save this plant. I will check the roots again, but I am worried I’m handling the plant too much. Also, I was wondering if I should attempt pruning down the stem to remove all the damage. I think that still being attached to the plant may be why the problem is persisting, but I’m worried I’ll remove too much of the stem and ultimately end up killing it anyway. Also, I only water it with distilled water. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! P.s I apologize about writing a book lol I wanted to include as much info as possible in hopes of getting as much help as possible.
Lin
HELP ALERT!!! Does any one know what these little white bugs are that gather along the broccoli??? Please help!!!
Marcella
Spots. Fungal? Don’t see any bugs.
Grace
How can I save this African Violet! It has proper drainage, specific African violet soil, grow lights, fresh fertilizer, etc etc. nothings working!!
Liz
Since I’ve moved my Brasil has been looking so sad… What do I need to do to help it? I hope I’m not too late 😭
Stella
Oh no! My flat-leaf gasteria has fallen over! Ai can get her to stay in her pot she falls out a lot does anybody know how to replant them? If do please tell me!
Stella
Hey I’m new to Planta and plants in general. Is it normal for Swiss cheese plants to have yellow on them?
Amie
Anyone know what the white stuff on the top of the soil is? It’s on a couple of my plants as of lately.
exholy
recruited some ladybugs to help fight this aphid situation on my calibrachoa 🫡 godspeed, ladies
Sam
Does anyone know why this is happening and how to fix it . I got this new monstera yesterday from home depot and i saw the wanky leaf and thought it was just severely dehydrated because the soil was so dry. I got home saw it was root bound repotted it and watered it. this morning it wasn't perked up and i inspected for pests but there were none i treated the leaves anyways . It also has part of the leaf thats bent side ways. it also has some crispy brown spots on some of the edges and random brown spots in the middle of the leaf.
Liv :)
Hey guys, anyway for treating white growth that doesn’t require daily treatment ? I didn’t know that this was a thing and I have no idea how to treat it 😭it’s on the soil and everything :( (I just wiped the leaves and noticed that it was everywhere and that it wasn’t normal 😭)
J.L. Parker
Hi, everyone! I treated my desert rose with neem oil two or three days ago because it was near another plant that has thrips. It was looking healthy, but I thought it would be best because of its proximity to the sick plant. Now it looks dreadful! The leaves are pocked and totally dry in some places. Was the solution too strong? Is this a coincidence? What can I do? Thank you for any advice! JLP
Willowbuilder
Can anyone help me identify this pest? No app can pick it up and I don’t recognize it. It’s spreading fast and leaving damage on my philodendron and fiddle leaf leaves that looks like burn almost. I’ve used neem and insecticidal soap, hasn’t gotten rid of them. Please help!
The Planty Office
Verrucosum Amazon sunset - what could be causing this? I ruled out spider mites, thrips and mealies - it’s just these two newest leaves that look like this - all the other ones are dark green and super healthy.
