root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Plant it in loose, well-draining soil to avoid root rot, and keep an eye out for fungal diseases and pests.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
To avoid root rot or soil gnats, the planters should have drainage holes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Influencing Blooming Irises prefer loamy, well-draining soil to prevent root rot and keep the plants healthy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Watering is crucial—too much can lead to root rot, while too little will cause wilting.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
To avoid root rot or soil gnats, the planters should have drainage holes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Influencing Blooming Irises prefer loamy, well-draining soil to prevent root rot and keep the plants healthy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Watering is crucial—too much can lead to root rot, while too little will cause wilting.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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