My husband and I have been able to grow an avocado plant from a pit we cultivated from a store brought avocado. It is currently about 10 inches tall. We moved it from a smaller pot to a bigger pot about 2 months ago. It is in the corner of a room with A LOT of windows. When the topsoil gets a little dry, I'll water her with room temperature water. When the water begins to pool in the bottom tray, I stop and remove the excess water from the tray. Recently, the leaves began to curl in on themselves. QUESTION: What could possibly going on that we can fix? Is it getting too much water? Too little water? Not enough sun? etc. etc.
The leaf curling is likely due to overwatering.
You can adjust the watering and stop watering before it begins to run through the pot.
Make sure the soil is a good loamy mix.
The link below will refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I've noticed some brownish blotches on leaves with dying flowering of my tree. I've had it for over a year and hope to keep it alive.
It is difficult to say from the description.
It could be a fungus or watering issues or even damage from sunlight.
Neem Oil can be used to treat pests or most fungus issues.
Here are some articles to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I planted an avocado seed 16 years ago and this year is the first year for it to have flowers. The flowers open and within a few days they are gone. No fruit. Across from this tree is another tree belonging to my neighbor which was planted from seed about 5 years ago. His tree had fruit last year but this year he had the same problem, flowers and five fruits - but as soon as they were about pea size, they fell off. These two trees are about 20 feet apart.
It can take 8 to 20 years for a seed planted Avocado to produce fruit.
You may also need a pollinator.
Here are some articles with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm
http://ucavo.ucr.edu/Flowering/RemarkableFlower.html
I have an avocado tree that does not produce. Can it be shocked into fruit production? Tree seems healthy and strong but does not produce fruit.
Here are some articles that will help you pinpoint the issues.
http://www.avocadosource.com/CAS_Yearbooks/CAS_08_1922/CAS_1922-23_PG_10-13.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-fertilizer-tips.htm
I have a 32" tall avocado plant that I grew from a seed. It became infested with fungus gnats so I re-potted three days ago. The top (new) leaves immediately wilted and the bottom leaves have started to turn brown. I watered once when I re-potted (about a pint and a half). I have been misting the leaves. Is something wrong or is this a normal reaction to re-potting?
Misting the leaves is not necessary. Your avocado plant is in shock from the changed the growing conditions (in this case--repotting). That's why the plant is dropping its leaves. Avocado plants don't like sudden changes. Generally avocado plants don't like inadequate light, too much water (soggy soil), and soil that is too heavy. Make sure that the soil quality you use is spongy, well-drained, and not too wet. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Make sure that the avocado plant is getting sufficient light (at least six hours of sunlight), warmth, and dryness. Resist the urge to water slightly moist soil and do not fertilize. Do nothing more than wait it out for a few months. If you run into another problem with insect pests, then use an insecticidal soap (such as neem oil) very sparingly.
Avocado tree leaves turning yellow and falling. It has fruits and I am afraid they going to be lost.
There are many, many possible reasons this could be happening. I would examine the tree/leaves thoroughly for signs of insects. Lace bugs, for example, can cause yellowing leaves and defoliation. Leaves that are overall yellow could signal a nitrogen deficiency while yellow leaves with green veins could signal an iron deficiency. Yellow leaves can also be a sign of under-watering or over-watering. More information on these and other possible scenarios are described in detail in the following articles:
'Pests & Diseases of an Avocado Tree':
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-pests-and-diseases.htm
Problem Diagnosis for Avocado:
ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/datastore/530-27.pdf
My tree is about four years old and the leaves along the lowest part of trunk are falling off and around the edges are brown. It's an indoor container and is about four feet tall. I have two younger trees that are not doing this. I live on the Texas/Oklahoma border. This is a first, as I have grown many successfully from seeds. They are gorgeous and fun and I give them as gifts. Is this an easy fix?
That sounds like blight. Prune the affected areas, remove from current pot and wash it out really well. Flush the soil out with distilled water and re-pot. Hope this helps!