Don’s Expert Answers: AVACADO TREE QUERY

Question From: 
MONICA THERON in  AUSTRALIND,  BUNBURY WA

 

Nature of problem: 
AVACADO TREE QUERY

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
AVACADO TREE

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
NO FRUIT

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
POTTING MIX

 

How often do you water the plant:
ABOUT EVERY 2ND DAY

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
SOME UNDER SHADE CLOTH AND SOME DIRECT LIGHT

 

What type of plant is it:
avacado tree

 

How long since you planted it:
8 MONTHS AGO +-

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
YES MUSHROOM SOIL AND ORGANIC

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
OUTDOORS

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
SOME IN GROUND FIRST ONE IN A BIG POT

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
I TALK TO IT

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Other Comments: 
Hello

i have been trying to save my avacado tree but i have no idea if they all male or female or am i doing this right..they are doing well just want to make sure they succeed in growing..
thank you

 

Answer: Hi Monica, The poor plant is just a baby! Give it a few years yet to grow up, flower & set fruit. That is about when a grafted Avocado will set fruit. If you have grown it from seed it will take 15 years or more. Yes, they do need another nearby tree to pollinate their flowers – not male & female, just another variety. Usually there is one within bee range already.  Don