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Root Rot visual guide

Look for soggy soil, sour smell, black roots, and wilting even when the soil is wet.

Root Rot symptom diagramRoot RotLook for soggy soil, sour smell, black roots, and wilting even when the soil is wet.

Pattern to check

  • Symptoms appear on leaves, stems, soil, or new growth.
  • The problem often starts in one section before spreading.
  • Recent watering, weather, fertilizer, or transplant changes usually provide clues.

First actions

  1. Confirm the likely cause before treating.
  2. Move plant out of standing water
  3. Remove badly affected leaves or pests where needed.
  4. Improve light, airflow, soil moisture, or spacing.

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