Ever walked into your garden only to find your once-thriving houseplants drooping like a scene from a plant horror movie? Trust me, I know the feeling all too well – it’s like a green thumb gut punch.
Root rot is a potentially lethal plant disease that silently attacks the roots of plants, primarily those in wet soil conditions in your containers, without proper drainage.
Waterlogged soil is a primary culprit behind root rot. In environments where water has free rein, harmful fungi thrive and latch onto the roots of your beloved plants.
I have seen various cases of root rot and identified several common visual signs. These include:
1. Yellow leaves: This is usually the first sign most gardeners notice. Don’t ignore yellowing leaves; they might be signaling root rot.