How to Use root rot in a Sentence

root rot

noun

• If the plant seems lose in the soil, root rot might have happened.
  — oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2019
• That can cause root rot, and no one wants that for their plants.
  — Claire Reid, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2021
• The soil must be very well-drained to prevent root rot.
  — oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2021
• This year was bad for the take all root rot (TARR) fungus.
  — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 13 June 2018
• The bottoms of the pots should be above the water level to avoid root rot.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2021
• Take all root rot shows up in all kinds of lighting: sun and shade alike.
  — Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 21 June 2019
• Too much water can cause root rot when the plant is not growing.
  — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Dec. 2020
• Putting it in a pot that’s too big isn’t healthy because the soil won’t dry out fast enough, which can lead to root rot.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 15 Mar. 2021
• And resist the urge to place a saucer beneath a pot; doing so will lead to wet soil and root rot.
  — Washington Post, 17 May 2021
• Also, with new soil, the plants may stay too wet which can cause root rot and decline.
  — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
• If allowed to sit in water, this plant could get root rot.
  — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022
• Mulch to conserve moisture, but add a ring of builder's sand around the crown to prevent root rot.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
• The caddy stays dry and the plant can be watered without worry of root rot.
  — Clare Miers, star-telegram, 5 Apr. 2018
• If the plant is overwatered or planted too deep, root rot can set in.
  — oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2020
• Water them too much, and the leaves will drop and root rot can potentially set in.
  — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 7 May 2021
• Soggy soil or standing water can mean the plant dies from root rot.
  — oregonlive, 9 Jan. 2022
• Putting a plant into a pot that’s too big isn’t healthy because the soil dries out slowly, which may cause root rot.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 10 Mar. 2021
• Pests & diseases: If planted in clayish soils may be prone to root rot.
  — Earl Nickel, SFChronicle.com, 29 June 2018
• To avoid root rot, start seeds indoors in peat pots and wait until the soil is frostless before setting out the plants.
  — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2017
• Do not overwater, since the herb is sensitive to root rot.
  — Stan Davidson, sun-sentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
• Don’t assume that the Shumard red oak died of Texas root rot (also known as cotton root rot).
  — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2022
• Shrubs and other plants affected by wet soils or root rot may look wilted even though the soil is moist.
  — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 23 Sep. 2020
• Thyme, sage, catnip and lavender are prone to root rot in hot, rainy summer weather.
  — Dan Gill | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 4 Nov. 2020
• Use a drench of Banrot, Aliette or Subdue fungicides to ward off root rot; drench valuable palms.
  — miamiherald, 12 Sep. 2017
• Ensure the soil is evenly moist, but don't overwater, which can cause root rot.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
• Suction up any water in the saucer with a turkey baster to prevent a soggy bottom and root rot.
  — Marie Viljoen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2021
• Drainage holes allow excess water to escape the soil and prevent root rot, which can kill your plant.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
• If orchards now engulfed in floodwaters aren’t drained, root rot will pose a risk to thousands of trees.
  — Brennon Dixson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
• Of these, the last to be introduced, 'Fred Cochran,' is highly resistant to phytophthora, a root rot that can affect azaleas.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
• Drainage holes allow excess water to escape, which is essential to avoiding root rot and other plant diseases.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024

Last Updated: 25 Aug 2024