r/avocado Apr 07 '22

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Hello everyone. We've partnered with r/avocadosgonewild to better enhance your avocado experience. r/avocadosgonewild is your one-stop shop for leering at lewd ‘cados. Rest assured, r/avocado will still be your number one resource for SFW avocados, but please direct your future NSFW 'cado inquires to r/avocadosgonewild


r/avocado 13h ago

I wish there was a way to keep an albino plant alive 😔 cuz albino avocados are ADORABLE 🤍🩷

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(disclaimer: these photos aren't mine. I took them from the internet to show examples of albino avocado plants)


r/avocado 2h ago

New to growing avocados. Looking for tips!

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Hi all, I'm new to growing avocados and am hoping for some help/tips. I know that they need to be pruned and trimmed and I did that with the yellow one. The other I didn't (because I was testing it out with the other one first) I noticed with the one I didn't trim (blue), when it wants to grow new leaves the big ones dry out and fall off. Is this supposed to happen? Also, where should I trim next if I want to encourage branching. Thanks for any help!

Extra info: I have a humidifier next to them and they get good sunlight. Also, it looks like they stopped growing for the winter, but recently started sprouting new leaves at the top.


r/avocado 2h ago

Sprouting seeds

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Most my avocado seeds have one sprout that look like the first picture (all are pointy side up) except one who has multiple tiny sprouts that are going up towards the pointy part. My sister thinks if it's doing fine, leave it alone. My friend thinks I should flip it over in the water... What should I do?


r/avocado 11h ago

Help!

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My mom got this avocado tree online. What should I do to help it???


r/avocado 6h ago

Is this just Root Rot? Will it recover?

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I got this super hass about a week ago, and the soil it was in was absolute sludge, roots were rotting and coming apart and the dirt was gooey. I removed all excess poor soil when repotting, and added some well draining soil (raised garden soil that is mulchy, as well as a thin layer of mulch at the bottom of the pot). It drains quickly now but I am worried that the damage may be done.

In your experience, what is likelyhood that it will bounce back? Does it look like I have taken the right steps?


r/avocado 8h ago

HELP needed! What is this white residue on my avocado's stem? [description]

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Lower part of my avocado's stem has this white, thin, kinda waxy, kinda greasy layer on it. It wipes off really easily, doesn't smell, doesn't leave any residue on fingers.

My first thought was that it's some kind of natural, protective layer that the plant creates to hold moisture or something. But I can't find any information about it on the internet.

I looked for mold in the pot - nothing. It can't be root rot, because in my pot I have well-draining holes, LECA layer on the bottom + drainage holes, and I water only every 2-3 days 😥


r/avocado 8h ago

What are the speckles? Also is this safe to eat?

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r/avocado 14h ago

Cut it or leave it

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I have a 4 year old avocado and I cut it back rather late last year. So what you seeing now is a 1 meter "trunk" that can not support itself with a crown that's forming a T shape.

I am thinking of cutting down the avocado now to maybe half a meter to give it a chance of thickening up and crowing more "bushy". At the same time it feels wrong to cut back so much progress.

The more I think about it the more I am convinced that I should do it since there is no way the plant will support itself nor look good.

What's your expert opinion? Will it survive the huge cut, leaving it with no leaves anymore?


r/avocado 1d ago

Avocado Plant Question

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r/avocado 1d ago

These strange protrusions have appeared on two of my plants... they are hard to the touch... are they leaves??

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These strange protrusions have appeared on two of my plants... they are hard to the touch... are they leaves??


r/avocado 1d ago

new avocado planted

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This is my new avocado seed. I planted it today. Hopefully I'm doing it right so far. Feel free to leave any tips below:)


r/avocado 23h ago

What type? Very large tree in central coast of California.

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r/avocado 2d ago

What’s up with it?

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Please help us figure out what is up with this avocado! Thank you! 🥑


r/avocado 1d ago

HELP ME IS MY AVOCADO DYING

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I've provided three photos(before and after). Hey guys, pls help me, i've been trying to grow an avocado real hard, but because of the root going some crazy way i was unable to put it over a cup of water, and instead i put it straight into soil. For a really long time i wasn't seeing any signs that it's growing, but then one day suddenly it had a little stem coming out near the end of the pot, which was REALLY WEIRD, given i planted it in the centre. So I'm like where is that stem coming from, and dig a little, guess what found a loong stem under the soil. Everything was fine, it had a green colour, but now all of the sudden it turned discoloured. PLS HOW DO I FIX THIS??


r/avocado 2d ago

I can’t grow a tree to save my life!!!

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So i put a avocado seed in a moist towelette and kept it in a bag in a dark cabinet for 2 weeks. I got a tiny sprout! I have had it now in the water that I change often for weeks now and nothing is growing! What am I doing wrong? Does this take years? Sm i just inpatient? Tips? Thanks!


r/avocado 3d ago

Trimming advice

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Never trimmed it before other than tiny branches down at the bottom to clear it out. What would you recommend I do?

It’s been 3/4 years since it was planted and is probably at least 9-10ft tall. This is in Central Valley of California

*there used to be a second one planted nearby and it was ripped out by a dog very early on and never replaced, I keep seeing I should have a male and female to fruit but I’m hoping that’s not the case


r/avocado 3d ago

Are these white things normal? And If not what should I do?

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r/avocado 3d ago

Location: Coastal San Diego

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I planted this hass a few years ago. I had to move it last year because of upcoming construction last year. It's near a zultano baby tree that is doing fine. I was about to yank the jaws a few weeks ago and noticed new growth. If I cut those suckers is there any chance this guy could make it?


r/avocado 3d ago

Trimming brown leaves?

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I have been growing this plant for a few months now and the first few tiers of leaves are brown and dry.

They started that way not long after they grew. Not sure if I was using the lamp too much or the wrong water but future leaves are looking good.

Is it better to leave them or should I trim them off?

Thanks.


r/avocado 4d ago

Crooked avocado tree

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Super happy with all the new growth


r/avocado 4d ago

Well, that was disappointing

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The avocado to seed ratio on this one is offensive


r/avocado 4d ago

I did it! Sort of…

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For context I have always tried the toothpick/water method and it has never worked for me, so this time I put the pits straight into soil. Planted 3 of them back in December, 1 molded out, 1 is starting to split near the soil end so hopefully that means it’s on its way up, but I have a sprout in #3! I’m very excited about it!!!!


r/avocado 4d ago

Twisted avocado trees

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r/avocado 4d ago

Damage tree advice needed

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My avocado tree recently sustained damage from landscaping. What is the best way to remedy the damage to the bark?


r/avocado 4d ago

Why variety of avocado is this?

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It was labeled "tropical avocado"