9 Signs of Root Rot in Plants and How to Confirm It

9 Signs of Root Rot in Plants and How to Confirm It

The clearest signs of root rot in plants are wilting while the soil remains wet, yellow or dropping leaves, stalled growth, sour-smelling potting mix, a soft stem base, and roots that feel mushy, hollow, slimy, or fragile. Leaf symptoms alone cannot confirm root rot....

How to Fix Root Rot in Houseplants

How to Fix Root Rot in Houseplants

To fix root rot in houseplants, stop watering, remove the plant from its pot, brush or rinse away old soil, cut off brown or mushy roots, and repot the healthy roots in fresh, well-draining mix. Use a clean pot with drainage holes, then water only when the...