How to Use root rot in a Sentence
root rot
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If the plant seems lose in the soil, root rot might have happened.
—oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2019
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That can cause root rot, and no one wants that for their plants.
—Claire Reid, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2021
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The soil must be very well-drained to prevent root rot.
—oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2021
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This year was bad for the take all root rot (TARR) fungus.
—Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 13 June 2018
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The bottoms of the pots should be above the water level to avoid root rot.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2021
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Take all root rot shows up in all kinds of lighting: sun and shade alike.
—Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 21 June 2019
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Too much water can cause root rot when the plant is not growing.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Dec. 2020
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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
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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
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Also, with new soil, the plants may stay too wet which can cause root rot and decline.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
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If allowed to sit in water, this plant could get root rot.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022
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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
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The caddy stays dry and the plant can be watered without worry of root rot.
—Clare Miers, star-telegram, 5 Apr. 2018
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If the plant is overwatered or planted too deep, root rot can set in.
—oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2020
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Water them too much, and the leaves will drop and root rot can potentially set in.
—Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 7 May 2021
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Soggy soil or standing water can mean the plant dies from root rot.
—oregonlive, 9 Jan. 2022
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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
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Pests & diseases: If planted in clayish soils may be prone to root rot.
—Earl Nickel, SFChronicle.com, 29 June 2018
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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
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Do not overwater, since the herb is sensitive to root rot.
—Stan Davidson, sun-sentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
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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
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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
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Thyme, sage, catnip and lavender are prone to root rot in hot, rainy summer weather.
—Dan Gill | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 4 Nov. 2020
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Use a drench of Banrot, Aliette or Subdue fungicides to ward off root rot; drench valuable palms.
—miamiherald, 12 Sep. 2017
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Ensure the soil is evenly moist, but don't overwater, which can cause root rot.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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