root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Never let your Christmas cactus sit in water, which leads to root rot and potential loss.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Healthy roots reflect a plant's overall vitality and capacity to adapt and thrive in its environment, thereby enhancing its resistance to problems like root rot and fungal infections.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Unhealthy roots are brown, mushy, or papery, likely due to root rot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can cause root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Healthy roots reflect a plant's overall vitality and capacity to adapt and thrive in its environment, thereby enhancing its resistance to problems like root rot and fungal infections.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Unhealthy roots are brown, mushy, or papery, likely due to root rot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Overwatering can cause root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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