root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Third, the roots will absorb water more quickly instead of just sitting in soggy soil, which can lead to root rot.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
These plants can quickly develop root rot in soggy soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can stunt growth.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Increasing the pot size when it is not needed just leads to root rot as the soil will not dry out properly.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
These plants can quickly develop root rot in soggy soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can stunt growth.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Increasing the pot size when it is not needed just leads to root rot as the soil will not dry out properly.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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