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Avocado leaves turning brown? What to do?

11 years ago

Hi! I hope I am posting in the correct forum. I planted an avocado from seed and it was growing nicely so I transferred it into a temporary pot and brought it outside. A few leaves began showing a bronze tint, and now some of the leaves that were green have areas where they have browned. I've attached a photo - I am hoping someone can help and let me know 1) what is wrong and 2) how to make it healthy again!

Thanks so much!

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goyo626 S.Cal.8b/SZ20
11 years ago
Im sure more experienced people can better assist you but to my amateur eye it looks like the leaf turning color in response to cold. Try posting in the tropical fruit forum. Are you certain its a brown color and not a purplish color? my guavas also get purple leaf when the cold comes around. Anyway, you should get more adequate help from people with more knowledge.

I forgot to ask, has it been colder than normal? Have you kept the plant outside?

This post was edited by Goyo626 on Sat, Jan 12, 13 at 12:50
mp05
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi Goyo626! Thanks for the reply! I will try re-posting this in the tropical fruit forum as well (thanks for the recommendation!). I have been keeping it outside for about a week now, and the leaves do appear a brownish hue to me. I am in South Florida right now (Miami area) and it has actually been pretty warm, around 80's during the day and 70's at night.
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