For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

Growing an avocado tree in a pot is an excellent option for people with limited space or those living in climates not suitable for avocado trees. Containing the tree’s size allows it to thrive ...

Your avocado stem should then start to grow again, and once it does plant it in a 10-inch pot. The pot should be filled with rich potting soil. Related articles ...

If you're a frequent avocado buyer at the grocery store, you might've thought before about planting your own tree to harvest the fruit fresh. While it takes a lot of patience to grow an avocado ...

How to Plant an Avocado Tree Avocado trees are sunshine worshippers, growing only in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 11 and in loose, sandy soil. You can grow them from seed (i.e., the pit) or a ...

The roots of an avocado tree stay near the surface, so they can dry out quickly. As a rule of thumb, water a newly planted avocado seed every 2-3 days, while mature trees should be watered weekly ...

DEAR HELOISE: My mother sent me your article on how to grow an avocado tree years ago. I started an avocado seed in a plastic sandwich bag with a small amount of water and placed it in a sunny window.

My mother sent me your article on how to grow an avocado tree years ago. I started an avocado seed in a plastic sandwich bag with a small amount of water and placed it in a sunny window. The seed ...