Persea Americana

Persea Americana can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Common Avocado Problems →

Persea Americana prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Avocado Water Frequency →

Avocado Root Rot →

Persea Americana requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Avocado Light Requirements →

Avocado Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Persea Americana is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Avocado Toxicity to Humans →

Persea Americana doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Avocado Humidity Needs →

Persea Americana does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Avocado →

When and How to Successfully Repot Avocado →

Persea Americana should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Persea Americana is native to Central, South America and Southeast Asia.

Yes, you may see your Persea Americana bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Persea Americana will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Avocado →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Persea Americana can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Avocado Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Persea Americana can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Persea Americana, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Avocado →
• Drooping Avocado Leaves →
• Avocado Dropping Leaves →
• Avocado Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Avocado →
• Brown Spots on Avocado →
• Avocado Leaves Falling Over →
• Avocado Leaves Curling →
• Avocado Yellow Leaves →
• Avocado Root Rot →