Avocado Plant
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Product Description
The avocado plant (Persea americana) is an evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical Americas. It produces rich, buttery, nutrient-dense pear-shaped berries. Trees reach medium to large sizes, feature glossy green leaves, and take 3 to 4 years to bear fruit when grafted.
GROWING REQUIREMENTS
SUNLIGHT: Full sun with 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily.
SOIL: Loose, fertile, and exceptionally well-draining; sensitive to root rot in standing water.
WATER: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged.
CLIMATE: Prefers warm, frost-free subtropical or tropical conditions.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE: Perennial evergreen tree.
FLOWERS: Small, pale greenish-yellow blossoms grouped in clusters.
FRUIT: Botanically a large berry containing one large seed; flesh is high in healthy unsaturated fats.
PROPAGATION: Commercial grafting for true-to-type fruit production.