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
Upload photo if available:
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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
