Submitted 2 months ago by johsny@lemmy.world to houseplants@mander.xyz
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I actually have an avo tree taller than me that I started this way 10 or so years ago. It is in a pot, and our climate is a bit cold for them, so I move it into the house in winter.
These are normally outside, just hiding from the worst of the winter.
I had better results when I peeled the brown outer shell. It’s also very hit and miss (2 started growing out of like 5-6)
Best results I’ve had are peeling only the lower part that is touching the water.
Winter ? Do you live upside down ?
Indeed. Summer is in the air.
Should work, but your tree needs water.
I tend to underwater, IME I’ve lost more plants from overwatering than underwatering.
It’s definitely something that happens to people often, but in your case you can clearly see the leaves hanging towards the floor. While indoors, I tend to water my Avocados when I notice the leaves starting to hang.
Of course, check the soil first. If you poke your finger in a couple centimeters and you can feel moisture, you can still wait a bit.
That tree definitely needs water! Their leaves aren’t supposed to be limp. You should be able to easily tell if it needs water by feeling the weight of the pot.
huginn@feddit.it 2 months ago
Note for those interested in trying this as well:
Avocados do not breed true - you will not get a tree producing the same quality of fruit that you planted. It will be some completely random type of avocado and it’s extremely rare that these end up anything besides inedible.
If you’re looking for a pretty tree: go for it.
witty_username@feddit.nl 2 months ago
You can graft branches from good producers onto your plant.
Not sure where to source the grafts though
huginn@feddit.it 2 months ago
Generally you just buy a tree pre-grafted. They’re usually grafting onto heartier root stock to begin with.