Avocado
Persea americana
Avocado trees thrive in bright, indirect to full sunlight and prefer consistently moist but well-drained soil. Water deeply every 7–10 days and avoid letting the roots sit in soggy conditions. Indoors, grow in a large container with rich potting mix and feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
240″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until It Drains From The Bottom, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 11, 2019 by Stevenazzi Fabio (cc-by-sa)
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