root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Warm weather plus wet media is a fast track to root rot, Kondrat warns.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The planter has a drainage hole to prevent overwatering and root rot, and can be used both indoors and outdoors, so plants can be brought inside when temperatures drop.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The planter has a drainage hole to prevent overwatering and root rot, and can be used both indoors and outdoors, so plants can be brought inside when temperatures drop.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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