root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Plants are also resistant pythium species, disease organisms that cause root rots often plaguing lavenders.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Pots with drainage holes prevent overwatering and root rot.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Steps for properly spring cleaning your houseplants include pruning unhealthy foliage, addressing root rot if present, and washing off leaves.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Designed with functionality at the forefront, each pot comes equipped with drainage holes, which help prevent overwatering and ensure water doesn't accumulate at the bottom of the pot, reducing the risk of root rot while promoting healthy growth.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Pots with drainage holes prevent overwatering and root rot.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Steps for properly spring cleaning your houseplants include pruning unhealthy foliage, addressing root rot if present, and washing off leaves.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Designed with functionality at the forefront, each pot comes equipped with drainage holes, which help prevent overwatering and ensure water doesn't accumulate at the bottom of the pot, reducing the risk of root rot while promoting healthy growth.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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