If your houseplant looks worse for wear but you can't identify the cause, it may be suffering from root rot. This common plant ailment can develop unseen beneath the soil’s surface, weakening your ...

A plant expert shares the answer to the question "What does root rot look like?" so you don't have to bury yet another one of your stemmed friends. former director of brand marketing at The Sill Below ...

Root rot: These two little words can strike fear in the heart of any plant parent. But what exactly is this mysterious horticultural affliction — and does it mean saying goodbye to your snake plant or ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

Symptoms of black root rot are often mistaken for nutrient deficiencies. Older leaves may develop symptoms that look like iron chlorosis, while young leaves become stunted. Infected plants grow more ...

Reader comment: Concerning the problem of root rot that some are experiencing (Nov. 15 column): Rhus ovata is very susceptible to attack by root-rot fungi. We planted one on the north side of our new ...

Cool, wet spring weather conditions often create the perfect environment for Fusarium root rot to develop in soybean fields. This soilborne disease can damage roots and seedlings before any visible ...