Glossary, Plant Care
Root Rot
Short definition
Root rot is decay of the roots caused by waterlogged soil, and the main reason plants die from overwatering.
Rotted roots are dark, soft and often smell sour. The leaves above wilt or yellow even though the soil is wet, because the roots can no longer take up water.
Why it matters in Dubai
In Dubai summers, heat plus constant watering is a common mix. Good drainage and letting the top of the mix dry between waterings prevents most cases.