Avocado is a tropical plant, the environmental requirements are relatively high, indoor breeding is often difficult to raise it well, usually still planted in the ground.This kind of plant is sensitive to light, air and temperature, and as a tree, although it can be potted, but there is not enough deep soil layer, it will limit the growth of roots and weaken the absorption of nutrients.
1. Pot soil: Avocado itself is a deciduous tree, so the pot is generally higher, so as to ensure that there is enough deep soil for root growth.The soil should be loose and fertile, which is more conducive to the breathing of the roots, you can add a proper amount of perlite or river sand in the pot soil, and then lay a layer of gravel at the bottom, which can also enhance its drainage.
2. Light: Avocados originally grow in tropical areas and have a high demand for light.Usually put it on the balcony, let it fully exposed, the balcony is not closed, so as to ensure adequate sunshine.Because this plant is not tolerant to heat, it needs to be properly shaded when the temperature is too high in summer to avoid exposure to strong light.
3. Watering: As an evergreen plant, avocado needs to grow in a wet place, but it is afraid of waterlogging, so it is not easy to water too much.Usually, when fruit is just set, watering should be timely, if it is too dry, it will easily lead to early fruit fall.In winter, because the temperature is not high, the growth of plants slows down, and watering should be reduced.
4. Fertilization: Avocados need to be fertilized when they are potted. Generally, decomposed farmyard manure is selected.In its growth period, nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be applied frequently, with a certain amount of phosphorus fertilizer and organic fertilizer.Fertilizer should be applied in small quantities and many times to avoid fertilizer damage.After harvesting, a large amount of fertilizer is needed to supplement nutrients for it.
