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Brown Patches on Winter Avocado: Wait for Spring Sun

Brown patches on avocado leaves in a dry, woodstove-heated home are a winter light/humidity issue. No treatment needed now. In spring, move outdoors after frost, keep well-watered; new growth will be clean.

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