If you forget to water your plant for a while and then flood it with moisture, it can shock the now-fragile root system.

Roots begin to shrink and shrivel when their soil is too dry. Underwatering: In some cases, not watering your plant enough can eventually lead to root rot too.Basal rot, also known as bulb rot, is a widespread disease that can infect all flower and. The decay may be hard, dry, spongy, watery, mushy, or slimy and may affect any plant part. Rot diseases are characterized by plant decomposition and putrefaction. While adding small rocks and pebbles to the bottom of a closed pot can increase aeration slightly, most experts recommend avoiding pots that don't have holes altogether. TEENS & YOUNG ADULT BITS & PIECES by Jonathan Maberry Quickview. rot, any of several plant diseases, caused by any of hundreds of species of soil-borne bacteria, fungi, and funguslike organisms (Oomycota). If your plant's pot doesn't have a drainage hole, excess water won't be able to escape from it, leading to overly moist soil.

Poor drainage: This one is related to overwatering.

Here are some telltale signs that you're overwatering, and here's a guide on how to tell how much water your plant actually needs. If you water yours too frequently or heavily, its soil will get oversaturated and become a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria. Different types of plants have different water needs.

Overwatering: This is far and away the most common cause of root rot.

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