Fungal disease
Root or stem rot
How to recognise it
Wilting despite moist soil, brown mushy stem base or roots – usually overwatering.
What helps
Unpot, cut off rotten roots, repot in fresh airy soil and water much less.
Often a care issue is behind it (watering, light, placement) – the care check in the app helps narrow it down.
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Check a photo – freeTypical organisms: Pythium ultimum, Phytophthora cinnamomi, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani