stem rot
Fungal stalk destruction
Stem rot is a plant disease in which the stem decays, typically caused by fungi or bacteria that thrive in overly wet conditions.
The stem becomes soft, discolored, and may collapse, often killing the plant.
Common in houseplants and seedlings: The overwatered succulent developed stem rot at the base.
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
- plant diseaseIllness affecting vegetation
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- damping-offFungal disease killing seedlings
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
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