root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Overwatering can lead to mushy, brown roots and root rot.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Houseplants that are already wilting, suffering from root rot, or infested with pests shouldn't be watered with rice water, notes Harryson.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Oversized pots are more susceptible to overwatering, which leads to root rot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Ginger plants are vulnerable to root rot so don't overwater.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Houseplants that are already wilting, suffering from root rot, or infested with pests shouldn't be watered with rice water, notes Harryson.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Oversized pots are more susceptible to overwatering, which leads to root rot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Ginger plants are vulnerable to root rot so don't overwater.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for root rot
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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