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Large, green-skinned and pear-shaped drupe fruit grown on the tree of the same name

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Repotting an avocado tree

Sure you can do that. If you want to refresh the soil, the best thing is to remove as much as possible soil from between the roots. When there are too many roots, you'll probably need a larger contain …
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Avocado seeds/stems, do I place in pot with soil, should I put them in a window?

Yes they need sunlight, so putting them in a window sill is a must. Your plants look very ripe for real pots now, they have developed fine roots. Like you said, put them in a pot with good drainage (c …
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Avocado stem stops after 1- 2 cm

I had the same thing, tried to grow avocados from seed with sticks in water. Most will work out and grow into plants, but some of them won't grow, just like you describe. It seems like it wants to gro …
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Is it normal for plant leaves to droop at night?

Yes this is normal behavior for many plants. It is caused by phototropism. During the day, when light shines, the plant will grow towards the light. This is caused by auxins, which are phytohormones. …
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Can avocado tree grow in pot?

Yes, in principle you can keep any tree in a pot, it is also known as bonsai. You'll have to prune the roots and branches into proportion to keep it small enough for the pot. There is a lot of informa …
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Where to prune an indoor avocado tree?

Wow, amazing how healthy your plants looks. The container seems to be a bit small already for the size of your plant. A few tips about pruning. First, prune at the right time. This is usually early …
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Why is my avocado plant drooping and looking weak?

Drooping is a sign of 'wet feet', hence overwatering (see comment of @Evil Elf). If you water the plant too often, the soil can get too wet (even if the top layer seems fine). Try to feel finger deep …
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Can I prune an indoor avocado tree all the way back to stem?

In theory, if you see dormant knots on the stem, you have a chance that they will form new shoots after pruning. However, you risk that the plant will die if you prune the branches with leaves off at …
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How to care for bent avocado tree

I don't think pruning is necessary, but it might improve the form of the tree (make it more compact). Yes, I would say 3-4 X larger! Or even bigger. If you decide not to prune, a stake or pole is nee …
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