Avocado tree?

Question

Ours is starting to give fruit but the leaves are all turning brown my hubby waters it every day is that too much? He has always watered it everyday but only after it have fruit did the leaves turn brown. We have owned the tree for three years. Before that it had been choped all wrong with a weed wacker and is just now starting to heal. Any help would be great.

Answer 1

A soil fungus that enters the roots and moves upward, attacking and plugging up the water-conducting tissues (xylem) and blocking the wood, causes the leaves to suddenly wilt on one part of tree or on the entire tree and then turn brown and die but do not drop off for months. This may kill the tree or only part of it, with the remainder having complete recovery.

Brown to gray-brown streaks are visible in wood of branches or roots (plugged up xylem tissues) If disease is severe and recurring, contact a UC Farm Advisor or Pest Control Advisor regarding soil fumigation.

Do not plant an avocado tree on soil that has been used for other crops susceptible to Verticillium wilt, such as tomato, eggplant, pepper, many berries, apricot, potato, and several flower crops. Also don't plant any of them by your avocado tree.

Below is two list of avocado diseases.

hope this help Good luck.

Answer 2

I'm wondering if your tree is getting the humidity it needs? That can cause the tips of leaves on many plants to turn brittle and dry. If, on the other hand, the leaves go brown and "soft" all over, it may be getting too much water, which could lead to fungal problems. I would think that a tree with fruit would need more water than a tree without, but without a picture of the leaves, it's difficult to say.

Answer 3

Hi Barbara,
Hope this helps

PLANTING AND GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

CARING FOR YOUR AVOCADO

WATERING IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Watering is a key factor in the successful growth of houseplants. Surprisingly, overwatering is more often a problem than underwatering in hampering this growth. Most plants are growing little if at all; consequently they need little fertilizer and less water than they needed when they were growing vigorously.

Too much water applied too often means the soil will stay saturated for long periods, causing the roots imbedded in the waterlogged soil to begin to rot and die. Avocados are particularly susceptible to root rot. With their roots gone, plants wilt as if they're parched; as a result these plants won't perk up when they're watered. If the soil is kept saturated with water, it contains no air so the roots can't function and will eventually rot.

Some plants are exceptionally susceptible to damages caused by overwatering. These plants include avocados.

Using pots with drainage holes in the bottom is the first step in avoiding watering problems. The holes allow excess water to drain out of the soil; the excess water should be discarded so it isn't absorbed back into the soil.

The potting mix is one of the most important factors, when growing avocados as a houseplant. It should allow drainage and be light rather than heavy. Watering from above(recommended), the water should be added until some comes out the drainage holes. Let the water run through 3 times, and allow it to drain thoroughly! Never allow your avocado to remain sitting in water. Water only once every 2-4 weeks.

Another mistake in watering is to constantly give the plant small amounts of water, such as a cupful. This will actually allow the rootball to dry out, and no nutrients from our recommended water soluble fertilizer can get to it. Furthermore, it will kill the plant, but it's death will just take a longer time! Never give your avocado small amounts of water as described above.

Finally, relax and enjoy your new avocado! The more you worry about it, the more you'll have a tendency to fuss over it and actually 'kill it with kindness', by.......overwatering!

Answer 4

Sorry, I don't know about how often you should water it, but I'll give you some advice, just be careful when it grows really big, because when the avocados fall, they tend to take the branches with them. My uncle used to have a tree in his house, but it was cut down for fear that it would fall upon someone.