I have a avocado seed in water. It has grown a stem and is about 2 inches tall now with leaf buds starting to spread. I just notice that there appears to be another stem starting in the split of the seed, it hasn’t come out at the top yet. It looks like another tree. Is this possible? There is only one large Tap root and 2 other little roots starting.
All the images I saw only showed one stem, but two? Why not? You might have an anomaly or mutation. Good luck!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I've been growing an avocado plant for going on 2 years, It's been growing straight up producing more leaves and getting taller at 2'. It just started sprouting looks to be another branch coming up from the bottom stem. Is this good and how do I maintain good growth. I live in southern Alabama and the plant stays outside pretty much all year unless frost is coming. It is in a fairly large container. Any help would be appreciated. Ken B. Here is a link for the photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/aMr1e1Jd8mqNoNze6
Remove the secondary stem, allow the tree to grow up with only the one primary stem. Fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer.
Don't over water, avocados are susceptible to root and crown rot. Water deeply and then let it dry out in between.
Avocado is a large growing tree and can take several years before it produces any fruit. They are also frost sensitive. Be sure you have the pot on wheels so you can move it easily.
Here is general care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/cold-tolerant-avocado-trees.htm
I have inherited two avocado plants grown from pit. Each is ~2ft tall and require repotting. Can I repot with the pit under soil now, or does it need to remain exposed to air?
They can be. It won't hurt them as long as they are well established and healthy. Just don't go too far above that, or you risk infection to the crown and bark.
This article will help you with the care of the tree in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
Please help. What is the cause of this white, powdery substance on branch?
That is one of countless "White Rot" fungi! They are very hard to ID without seeing the fruiting body in question. Leaving it can harm the tree in the case of a parasitic fungus, or if it is simply needing a host and is not detrimental, then it will cause no harm.
Since it is very difficult to pin down without a fruiting body, it is best to assume that it will kill your tree.
I would remove the infected branches, and treat with a fungicide to be safe.
This article will help : https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This University website will explain further: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74109.html
I have this small avocado tree and I cut it down to 3 inches when it hit six, and then I went on vacation for 22 days and couldn’t cut the new growth down. I had someone water it but the leaves have started to curl under themselves. There are no signs of brown or black on them. What’s wrong?
It looks like the classic symptoms of overwatering, or a pH swing. These are definitely the early signs of root rot.
From here, you will need to treat with a fungicide, and provide the tree with full sun (meaning higher than window lighting can give) or at least 200 watts of horticultural lighting- Whichever is easier.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/indoor-avocado-plant-care.htm
I want to plant an avocado tree and not damage my foundations; how is it possible?
The only way that I could see this happening will be some kind of circular metal barrier being build down very deep into the ground. However, without being able to access roots to keep them pruned, this will only last for a few years before the tree likely fails.
It is best to keep them in container to root prune when they need it, or they will overcrowd themselves.
What you can do is to plant a pot into the ground level with the ground at the top, then put the tree in a pot inside this pot. This is called pot-in-pot production.
This document form the UT extension will give you a good run down on pot-in-pot production: http://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/ablalock/documents/Pot-N-Pot.pdf
My avocado plant is one year old grown from the pit and is now 4 feet tall with a dozen leaves up the trunk but hasn’t branched out. What can I do to encourage branches? Thanks in advance
You can cut off about a third of the height and it should start to branch. When the branches reach about 8 inches you can pinch off the growing tips to further aid in branching.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/pruning-avocado-trees.htm