root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to root rot.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
With pumpkin's need for more water, any nearby rosemary can fall victim to mildew from the pumpkin plant, on top of root rot.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
With pumpkin's need for more water, any nearby rosemary can fall victim to mildew from the pumpkin plant, on top of root rot.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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