root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Terracotta will allow the soil to dry out and can help prevent soggy soil and root rot, but plastic and fiberglass are also good choices that are lighter, which can make moving the pot easier.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Limp growth is often a sign of too much water that has caused root rot.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Limp growth is often a sign of too much water that has caused root rot.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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