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.
As it grows, the tree sacrifices its leaves, branches, and stump for the boy.

So, I asked a plant expert how to spot it before the damage is done.
What does root rot look like?
If youre noticing these signs, youll want to un-pot your plant and feel its root system.

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Okay, and whatcausesit?
The most common cause of root rot is overwatering, says Marino.
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Once root rot takes hold, how can I keep it from killing my plant?
Next clean up the foliage above, removing any yellowing or dying leaves.
Then repot your plant in new, dry potting soil, she says.

After that, you cant do very much beyond simply hope that yoursnake plantmakes it through the night.
How can I check that all my plants have a root rot-free future?
Letting your plants potting soil dry out before watering again is key for plants to avoid overwatering.

former director of brand marketing at The Sill
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