root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Waterlogging your fern can lead to root rot or cause the plant to sprout mushy leaves.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Common Diseases and Pests The most common disease issues are root rot and wilt, which are exacerbated by poor drainage.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
The latter could result in near-fatal problems like root rot, yellowing levels, and lack of growth.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Too much water can drown them or cause root rot.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Common Diseases and Pests The most common disease issues are root rot and wilt, which are exacerbated by poor drainage.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
The latter could result in near-fatal problems like root rot, yellowing levels, and lack of growth.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Too much water can drown them or cause root rot.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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