These signs can help you identify root rot in houseplants.

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Root rot is a plant disease caused by excessive moisture for a long time. When the plant appears, it eventually stops growing, then drops its leaves and then withers. The end is quite logical, because without the functioning of the root system, it is impossible to ensure development.

The nature of the appearance of rot

There are two factors that lead to the appearance of rotten roots. The first is associated with excessive watering. As a result, the plant stands in constant humidity and experiences oxygen starvation. As a result, the roots rot and die.

The second factor is that harmful fungi appear in the soil. They germinate under the action of a wet substrate. Such fungi are Fusarium and Pitonium. By the way, fungal rot can destroy a plant in 10 days.

Diagnosing the plant

The general condition of the plant should suggest that something is wrong with the plant. And then you need to look at the signs:

• small and small leaves;
• massive shedding of leaves;
• brown spots;
• stopping plant growth;
• rapid wilting .

Mostly, rot becomes an eloquent sign root color change. They lose turgor and turn into a brown, black, soft mass. Another characteristic feature is the smell of rot. If such factors were found, the plant should be saved urgently.

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