root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Too much water can lead to Armillaria root disease, a deadly form of root rot.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Avoid soggy soil as this will hinder your salad greens from growing and could lead to root rot.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
If water drains into the saucer, pour the excess water out to prevent the plant from having soggy soil that can lead to root rot.
—Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Avoid soggy soil as this will hinder your salad greens from growing and could lead to root rot.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
If water drains into the saucer, pour the excess water out to prevent the plant from having soggy soil that can lead to root rot.
—Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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