Do not put young plants outside
In principle, avocado plants can also spend the summer months in a warm and sunny spot in the garden. The tropical plants are not hardy, but can withstand cooler temperatures. However, this principle does not apply to Seedlings and young plants, because they need permanent warmth as well as protection against weather fluctuations. For this reason, young plants should only be used in the home. be kept in a greenhouse, with constant warm temperatures of at least 20 ° C (better, however, between 22 and 25 ° C) are optimal, especially in winter.
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Older avocados also feel good in the garden
As soon as the plants are a little older - around the age of two to three years - they are hardened enough to be placed in the garden for a few months. This is possible in a sheltered and sunny location as soon as no additional frosts are to be expected. Basically, the older the plant, the more you can expect from it.
A warm apartment or a heated greenhouse is ideal
As soon as it gets cooler, i. H. Before the first frosts appear, however, you should bring your plant in. She now feels most comfortable in a bright, warm location in the apartment or in a heated greenhouse. Basically, avocados are less common in winter Water and fertilizer need than in summer. On the contrary: let the earth dry out for once, before you water them again. Your avocado needs constant warm temperatures and is not hardy. By the end of the winter season, you can finally get them Repot in a larger saucepan.
How to care for your avocado in winter:
- bright location
- constant warm temperature
- do not leave it in the open air
- pour little
- fertilize little
Tips & Tricks
Can avocados in the wild up to 40 meters high will. Your room avocado will most likely not reach this size, but it can get very tall (and wide) after a few years. In such a case, it is possible to give the plant to a nursery for the winter. For a fee, your avocado can be stored in a constantly warm place for the cold months.
