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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    February 27, 2017
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    Yes, I think you're right. You can prune it back now- you can remove up to 1/3 of the height of the tree's main trunk.

    Another factor is that low light levels can cause a plant to grow excessively tall with no branching. Avocados are sun-loving plants with similar growing condition preferences to citrus, so the more light they get, the happier they will be.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/pruning-avocado-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 4, 2017
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    You should go ahead and plant your Avocado in a pot.
    Here is a link that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 5, 2017
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    The process for fertilizing an Avocado changes as the tree matures.
    The links below will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/how-to-fertilize-avocados.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-fertilizer-tips.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 18, 2017
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    Your indoor Avocado Tree does need a bright sunlit window to do well.
    You can add a grow light to help your plant.
    These links will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 27, 2017
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    It sounds like your avocado has transplant shock, which is common after repotting. Usually, plants can recover with patience:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-stress-treatment.htm

    Since your avocado is wilted, what's probably happening is that the roots are having trouble taking in water in their new environment. Usually, this means you need to give the less water while they adjust, since staying too wet can damage roots. The larger pot it's now in will also hold more water, so you will probably need to water less often, at least for now.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 6, 2017
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    You were likely over fertilizing the plant. An application of fertilizer once a month is recommended.

    The excess fertilizer will build up in the soil and the leaves will turn brown or even black. The salts from watering with conditioned water will also cause this.

    Distilled water can be used to help prevent this.

    You can flush the soil with water to try to remove some of the build up.
    The soil should dry between waterings.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2017
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    Check the soil moisture, the soil should be well draining.
    Also your indoor Avocado needs a very bright sunlit window.

    If you do have conditioned tap water, you can either water with distilled water or sit your water out on the counter for 48 hours before using.
    This article will refresh you on the care requirements.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm

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