root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Soft, mushy stems that have a darker-than-normal color can be an indicator of fungal infections and/or root rot.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Good soil drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Good soil drainage is essential to prevent root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Both recommend using a cactus soil mix to help avoid the plant from becoming waterlogged, which can lead to root rot and ultimately, the plant’s demise.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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