root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Providing ample shade and maintaining healthy soil can help prevent issues, including occasional damage from slugs and snails, root rot, and powdery mildew.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Soil that is too wet can lead to root rot and eventually kill your plant.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Other diseases that commonly affect hollies include leaf spots, root rots, and powdery mildew.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Water houseplants less in winter and ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot.
Use a humidifier for tropical plants and ferns if the indoor air is dry.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Soil that is too wet can lead to root rot and eventually kill your plant.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Other diseases that commonly affect hollies include leaf spots, root rots, and powdery mildew.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Water houseplants less in winter and ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot.
Use a humidifier for tropical plants and ferns if the indoor air is dry.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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