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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 5, 2013
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    If it were mine, the dry brown skin would be removed. At this point, it is of no benefit to the emerging stem. Give it time, it's coming...

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    August 29, 2013
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    Hopefully, what you read was a proofreading error. Where it said inches, it should have said feet. If the stem was cut to 3", there may have been only one node for branching. Leave the new growth alone until it's about 14-18" tall. Pinch the tip and top two leaves and it will branch. To make the plant dense and shrubby, keep pinching the growing tip. Each branch you 'tip' will flush with new growth at each node...or it should.

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    ulrich on
    August 29, 2013
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    see if there is any other buds where a shoot can develop and cut out the new shoot

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    September 14, 2013
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    This link will take you to an article plus related articles, about avocados: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

    Since your plant is 2+ feet tall, have you cut it back to cause it to branch? I'm not sure, but your wilting problem could be either lack of light and/or not enough water. The above articles have information of both requirements.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 1, 2014
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    It sounds like the plant may be either underwatered or be getting to little sunlight. Try to get it more light and water it when the very top of the soil is dry. Don't let it dry out completely.

    This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 11, 2014
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    It actually might be a case of too much water. In a cool location, in the winter; the water needs of your avocado tree drop dramatically. I would recommend that you only water when the very top of the soil feel dry to the touch. If it is in a rather large container, you may find that it only needs to be watered every other month.

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    Heather on
    February 13, 2014
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    If you would like, you can send a photo to questions@gardeningknowhow.com and we can try to identify the pest.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 19, 2014
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    It could be developing a fungus. Treat the plant with fungicide and see if this helps.

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