Growing Avocado
I have an avocado that we started from a seed (pit). It is now one year old and not doing so well. What are its requirements - soil, water, light, etc. for optimal performance??
Avocado makes a nice houseplant. Plant in well drained potting soil. It does best in partial shade/ low light and will tolerate temps of 55-65F for a few months. Excessive heat and dry air can cause leaf drop and marginal browning of leaves. Fertilize in the spring and place it outside in the shade for the summer, it will stimulate new growth. You can control the size and shape by pruning. It will not flower or bear fruit indoors as the commercial fruit bearing avocados are vegetatively reproduced. Hardy in zone 9-11
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Name: CINDY BROUSSARD |
I HAVE AVOCADO TREES PLANTED AND THEY ARE DOING FINE. I HAVE HEARD IT WILL BE ALL MOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET FRUIT.IS THIS SO? IF SO HOW CAN I GET THEM TO PRODUCE? I LIVE IN LOUISIANA AND THE STONES THAT I USED WERE FROM FL
Comment by Kris — 7/9/2006 @ 3:02 pm
I planted an avocado pit about last summer. It is about three feet high and has a nice round shape. I want to move this tree to a diffrent location, Right now it gets sun most of the day. I need to move it back a little that would put it to have more shade. Can I replant this small tree to its new location now in the middle of summer or should I wait ? Would transplanting this tree cause harm? Would the new location be a good choice. I live in Florida. Thanks for your tip?
Need advice!
Comment by Denise — 8/24/2007 @ 7:16 pm
I transplanted a three foot avocado tree about a week ago. Now the leaves are wilted and seems very dry and crisp. Should I cut off these leaves for new growth? There seems to be little spurts that are on the branch. I thought that maybe if I prune off the wilted leaves that this would help the new spurts. What should I do about this, and is there anything I should feed the plant with at this time. Its been very warm I live in Florida.
Comment by denise — 5/8/2008 @ 7:44 pm