My avocado plant seems to die every year. They start to grow again around September and October.
The conditions you are keeping it in the summer may be forcing it into dormancy, which make it appear dead. Is it getting enough water and light? Is it being kept in a cool area? Too little water, light and heat can encourage a plant to go into dormancy at odd times.
We have an avocado tree that we started from a seed. The tree is about 12 to 15 feet tall and about 1 plus years old that is growing in our backyard. There are no signs of blossoms. Is this a tree that will not produce fruit? If so, is there a way to make it produce? Will appreciate your advice.
If it was from a seed that you got from an avacado bought from the store, it will likely not produce fruit. The avocados sold in groceries are a variety that is grafted and does not fruit well unless it is grafted.
I've rooted an avocado seed. It's growing, but should I have covered the whole seed with soil? Some of my leaves are curved at the end and some are straight. What should I do to have my leaves look straight like the ones in the pic? How often should I water it?
Leave a little of the pit out of the soil. The curved leaves usually indicate a watering problem. Water the plant when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch. This should clear up the curled leaves.
There are dark spots on my avocado leaves. How do I treat this?
This is caused by a fungus, likely black spot fungus. Treat the tree with a fungicide. This will help clear it up.
My houseplant is about 10 feet tall and I want to make new plants from the branches. I read something about wrapping moss and plant starter on the branches to start roots. Can you help me with this? I think it is an avocado plant, but the leaves are a little broader, dark green, and waxy. I rescued this throw-away in the winter almost three years ago.
Please send a picture of the plant. Then we can identify it and give you the best advice on how to propagate it.
I have an avocado plant that I started from a seed and it is about 2 feet tall now. It has very large leaves and I am waiting to transfer it to the outside. What shall I do to prevent it from burning from the sunshine when I move it outdoors?
You simply need to harden it off some, or acclimate it, to the outdoors by slowly introducing light. Start it out in bright but indirect light (like a bright, shady location) for a few hours each day and then eventually give it more light and more time outside. Within a few weeks, it should be fine to remain outdoors day and night and will enjoy the sunlight. Here is more information that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm
Why are the tips of the leaves on my avocado tree turning brown?
This indicates a watering issue. Either the tree is not getting enough water or there is something affecting the roots that is preventing the roots from taking up water.
If your tree is potted, you should check for root rot:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm
If you don't find root rot, increase water to the tree.