root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Water every two to three days for the first few weeks to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged to avoid root rot.
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Amend or avoid areas with heavy clay soils that can lead to root rot.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Avoid overwatering or having pots sit in water as that can lead to root rots.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Amend or avoid areas with heavy clay soils that can lead to root rot.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Avoid overwatering or having pots sit in water as that can lead to root rots.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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