root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Shallow pots are also better for these plants, and pots should have plenty of drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Planting a small tree in a large pot can lead to root rot since the soil will take longer to dry out, so don’t move up in size too quickly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Helping dry plants recover means reintroducing water slowly, checking soil often, and avoiding soaking that can cause root rot.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Check Drainage and Irrigate Poorly draining soil causes root rot and plant failure.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Planting a small tree in a large pot can lead to root rot since the soil will take longer to dry out, so don’t move up in size too quickly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Helping dry plants recover means reintroducing water slowly, checking soil often, and avoiding soaking that can cause root rot.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Check Drainage and Irrigate Poorly draining soil causes root rot and plant failure.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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