Growing Avocado Trees as a House plant
If you are an avocado fan you might want to grow this beautiful plant in
your home. No, you will not get avocado you can eat but you will have a
real conversation piece.
Avocado tree is a tropical plant that grows only in 9, 10 and 11 regions. And, unfortunately, it takes a tree up to ten years to bear
fruit. Since we are going to grow indoors, it is unlikely
your tree will live that long...tho possible. You would, of course need
to make a hole in your roof for the tree unless you have 15-20 foot
ceilings. The whole point here is your objective needs to
be a beautiful indoor plant, not avocados.
Avocado plants are typically started from the seed in the center of the fruit which you can buy at the market. Simply pierce the seed with toothpicks around the middle of the seed and then suspend it (pointed end up) over a glass or jar of water.
In two to six weeks, you should have a young avocado plant, ready to pot. However, not all avocado seeds will germinate. If your seed has not sprouted in six weeks, start over with a new seed and try again.
Another method to start an avocado plant is to leave the seed in the sunlight until it begins to split and then potting it in soil partly exposed. Use a four or five-inch utensil to start your plant and set it into nutrient-rich pottery which has good drainage.
When your plant is about a foot tall, then pinch it back on the half.
Pinching it back produces a rounder and fuller plant. Once your plant has filled it's pot with roots, it is time to move it to a larger pot.
Take care not to over-water your plant. Most indoor plants die from too
much water. Before watering, poke your finger into the soil about 2-3
inches (don't disturb roots). If it is dry, add water. If
still moist, do not water.
With a little care and attention you can have a beautiful indoor plant that is unique and will last three to five years.
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| Growing Avocado Trees |
Avocado plants are typically started from the seed in the center of the fruit which you can buy at the market. Simply pierce the seed with toothpicks around the middle of the seed and then suspend it (pointed end up) over a glass or jar of water.
In two to six weeks, you should have a young avocado plant, ready to pot. However, not all avocado seeds will germinate. If your seed has not sprouted in six weeks, start over with a new seed and try again.
Another method to start an avocado plant is to leave the seed in the sunlight until it begins to split and then potting it in soil partly exposed. Use a four or five-inch utensil to start your plant and set it into nutrient-rich pottery which has good drainage.
When your plant is about a foot tall, then pinch it back on the half.
Pinching it back produces a rounder and fuller plant. Once your plant has filled it's pot with roots, it is time to move it to a larger pot.
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| Growing Avocado Trees |
With a little care and attention you can have a beautiful indoor plant that is unique and will last three to five years.
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