root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Provide well-draining soils as root rot can develop in wet soil.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Avoid overwatering or having pots sit in water as that can lead to root rots.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Give your Christmas cactus consistent moisture to prevent drooping and root rot.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Using a cooling rack over water to propagate houseplants can help prevent root rot and tangling.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Avoid overwatering or having pots sit in water as that can lead to root rots.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Give your Christmas cactus consistent moisture to prevent drooping and root rot.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Using a cooling rack over water to propagate houseplants can help prevent root rot and tangling.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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