Avocado Seedling Browning Leaves: Potting and Watering Issues

6-Month-Old Indoor Avocado Loses Lower Leaves

Grown from pit in Maine. Transplanted to soil; one leaf dropped. Now top growing, but two older leaves browning. Owner worries about cycle.

Answer

Kathy says avocado in pot too long becomes root-bound, stops growing, won't fruit. Needs ground in frost-free zone. Likes moisture but not wet. Fertilizer can burn. Empty saucer after 15 min to prevent root rot.

Reality Check

Avocados from seed take ~12 years to fruit, reach 40 ft. Not suited for Maine indoors long-term.