root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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To avoid root rot, be careful not to overwater the plant.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Crown and root rots are easily avoided through proper plant siting to ensure adequate soil drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Overwatering may also cause root rot, so be sure to feel the soil for dryness before watering.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The poor folks at the bottom of the tree often ended up with communication root rot.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Crown and root rots are easily avoided through proper plant siting to ensure adequate soil drainage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Overwatering may also cause root rot, so be sure to feel the soil for dryness before watering.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The poor folks at the bottom of the tree often ended up with communication root rot.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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