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Original post is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/avocado/s/zzf1mdZhaE

Thanks for all of the advice!

Tree has been watered well, replanted, and now has its own umbrella to give it part day shade. It is looking much better.

Has anyone out there attempted grafting a different variety onto an avocado sucker?

For background, I have a 7 year old seed grown tree that has reached maturity. It currently hold about 80 good size immature fruit. All indications are that the fruit will be very good, albeit with a large seed. I just located 2 suckers growing from the base. I’m wondering if it would be a good idea to graft onto those suckers. I figure the roots are already established and it would take up less space.

I have a 2 year old ‘oro negro’ in a pot which I intend to plant in a year or two. I figure I could take the scion from there.

Any experts out there think it’s a good idea to do this.

I should mention that it is in a pot and kept outdoors.

Unfortunately, without consulting me first, they cut the main stem right below the second small branch that was already growing. Is it likely to dry out completely?

Thank u!

I’ve read that the sooner you put the plant in soil, the higher the chances for it to survive are. Is it ready?

While I am at it, what are those white marks on the roots? Thank you all in advance!

I have a hass avocado and fuerte avocado tree in pots. They both have a white powdery substance forming on their trunks, I think where branches were pruned. The hass (left) also has black decay at these spots. It was moved to a bigger pot 3 months ago after it was showing signs of stress (yellow leaves and brown leaf tips).

I’m wondering if this could be Botryosphaeria fungus? The Ficus street trees on my block have this fungus. Can my avocado trees beat this or should I get rid of them to try to avoid spreading the fungus to other trees/plants in my yard? I live in Southern California.

Bought this Hass from a nursery two weeks ago. I’m in SoCal and the temps have been in the 80s. Trying to water every few days as the top couple of inches of soil feels dry.

It is not looking happy. Any ideas?

More info - this will move to a larger container at some point. I have been hesitant because it has fruit that I would love to avoid killing - not sure if transplanting now would cause too much shock.

Thanks!

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the quick responses! Taking steps now, based of the advice, to get things back in the right direction.

My container Little Cado from Costco. Just an appreciation post. It just pushed a leaf flush and trying to get it ready for the SoCal heat. Hopefully I get another flush this season. I’m hopeful that I could possibly see some fruit next season.

I've seen videos of the foliage getting fully removed from the stem only for it to grow strong again from side shoots. Is that a reliable way to prune ?

Also I'm familiar with the process of air layering, is it possible or easy to do with avocados ? I'd feel guilty throwing the foliage away... (As lanky and skinny as it looks 😅)

Thanks for all opinions & advice !

Hello, my avocado plant, which I have been taking care of for a year and a half, was growing healthily until I moved it to a new pot because the old one started looking too small. After the repotting, it dropped all its leaves and started to wilt. When I checked the pot again, I realized that a lot of water had accumulated at the bottom and it wasn't draining well through the drainage holes. Afterward, I replanted it in a new pot with more holes. Since it needs humidity and I live in a dry climate, I placed water nearby, but even though it is sprouting new leaves, every new leaf wilts and falls off. What is wrong with my avocado, and what should I do?"

Some photos from today, showing off new leaves and the fruit my trees have. Trunks are wet and temp is cool with humidity.

Is the pot too big? I mainly need help with improving the soil. I germinated this avocado using the paper towel method and then made the roots grow with the glass and toothpicks method. I planted it in soil about 2 weeks ago. Seems like it's still adapting to the soil

I’m not sure what tree this is or when it’s ready to harvest. Any ideas??

I’m from northern Italy and have been growing this avocado tree for almost five years. Two summers ago, I decided to move it outside. It managed to survive the winter—even though it was incredibly cold this year and I had to cover it with non-woven fabric—but it's still showing some signs of winter damage. For example, the top section looks completely separated from the rest of the tree, though it also has some really healthy new sprouts growing lower down.
I would love some advice on how to handle it. Should I cur the top off (and maybe try to plant it in a pot)? Should I keep the lower sprouts? Any tips would be incredibly helpful thanks.🙏

Any advice?

About 13 sprouts came from this single avocado pit. One has taken the lead, but the others are still hanging on.
A lot of people said only one would survive. I’m still not convinced. 😄
I’ll keep posting updates as it grows. Has anyone else ever seen anything like this?

Hi! New here! Zone 11a . I have several mature avocado trees on my property and this one has been growing on it’s own from a fallen seed. Just learned about root girdling 😬…This seems extensive. Not sure how to proceed and would appreciate input from experts. Thank you so much for taking the time and lending your expertise! (That cement post is from a fence years ago apparently that has been replaced)

My avocado tree is doing well and even grew a branch out! Though when it was putting them out I thought all three branches would grow but only one did... Is there any way to stimulate these to grow so the tree becomes more symmetrical?💅

Thanks!