best fertilizer for indoor potted avocado
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9 years ago
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Comments (14)I have it in a 5 gallon pot, and this is the soil I am using http://www.homedepot.com/buy/miracle-gro-cactus-palm-and-citrus-soil-73078300.html#.UPNBgLYX43c Is it bad? I have been introducing more water to the tree for about a week now since I saw the leaves wilting. I just never know if its wilt or sickness or over hydration. The wood kabob idea is actually really great. I bought a water meter but I can figure the damn thing out. Seems like its always sitting on moist. Anyway thanks again and hopefully it pulls through....See Morefertilizing indoor tuber starts
Comments (3)Oh yes, the moisture control soil would keep the roots more damp, so good idea on the lightly watering. A transplant solution when going from flat or pot to garden really helps prevent shock. Not too late to pinch at all. The ADS site about topping also confounds me a bit with all the counting and such. There's no time here to count leaves on many plants so when they are 12-18" tall with 'several' sets of leaves I just snap off the central tip as I go down rows or walk by. Best done in the evening or early morning when the plants are more rigid. Sometimes you'll need to unfurl the top leaves to expose the uppermost center growth. If they're too small to snap confidently, let them grow a few more days. Mid Island dahlia site has a very good photo of leaving the new growth at the leaf junction unharmed when you top/pinch. Aside from knocking down the whole plant, they're about the only thing you can mess up when topping. It's easy and very worthwhile. Here is a link that might be useful: Mid Island Dahlia Learning Center...See MoreIndoor Avocado Tree - WA State
Comments (12)nomen_nudum: In Seattle specifically? Sometimes. Where this plant is mean't to grow in the natural, absolutely not. I have some fire concern, I worry that if I leave the house with it on all day, it causes the potential for a fire, perhaps this is wrong thinking but I'd rather not kill the tree and my house in a fire. What do others do to prevent fire danger? greenman28: Photo uploaded to this post. Thank You! I am am hoping to move soon, I have an offer on short sale (so time is really unknown at this moment) but the house has lofted three story ceilings and large windows in a much sunnier location. Really, I just need to make it survive until I obtain my new house (under these conditions). Then the plant will have a better life. HotTomato99: Photo attached :) It was in a similar environment before, yes. nomen_nudum: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-120-Watt-Agro-Plant-Light-BR40-Flood-Light-Bulb-415307/202768441 - That is the actual bulb. 1. I am new to gardening but had a very successful greenhouse harvest last summer. 2. I started an avocado seed last summer which is doing really well now 3. They had to get rid of this plant, so I took it for them promising I would do all I can to let it thrive. I figured I could get on a forum like this and find some knowledgeable/helpful people who may make this plant survive even with someone like me. Even though I am acquiring a plant beyond my means, I am preferably capable of learning and have made that my mission. The tree will not die. I will have much more room for it soon, and you can control the growth of an avocado tree from what I read. Does anyone have a suggestion for how long realistically I should leave this bulb on it (and/or take breaks throughout) and how to be safer for fire hazard? I very much appreciate any help. Thank You,...See MoreMushroom growing in the soil of potted avocado
Comments (6)Mushrooms are just the visible signs of the fungi that live in any sort of soil, typically feeding off the decaying organic matter. Very common and completely harmless to the plant. They are not necessarily related to humidity. In fact, I'd go so far to say that your tree looks to be suffering from a lack of humidity/soil moisture :-)) What kind of potting soil are you using? Looks pretty finely textured and depleted and the tree would likely benefit from being repotted with fresh media and a good, thorough watering....See MoreJay Part Shade (Zone 10B, S21, Los Angeles)
9 years agobdb318 thanked Jay Part Shade (Zone 10B, S21, Los Angeles)tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
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