Avocado: Growing the Fruit Tree
Persea americana
Avocado care (Persea americana): evergreen tree with rich, nutritious fruit. Full sun, well-drained soil, hates waterlogging, frost-tender.
Characteristics
Avocado (Persea americana) is a subtropical evergreen tree grown for its creamy fruit, rich in healthy fats and vitamins. It wants full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, as it hates waterlogging that causes root rot. It grows to 5-15 metres and flowers in late winter.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
