The new branches began just above leaf nodes. They started out as little red nubbies and have formed into these branches with leaves.
5/12/08
How to Pinch An Avocado Tree - Part 3
I pinched my avocado tree back in mid-April. Now, in mid-May, there are 5 new branches that formed near the top of the plant. Each will branch out and form a bushy tree instead of a twiggy tree. Here's the original posts about how to pinch an avocado tree. The arrows in this photo show where the plant formed a little scar over the part I pinched off.
The new branches began just above leaf nodes. They started out as little red nubbies and have formed into these branches with leaves.
The new branches began just above leaf nodes. They started out as little red nubbies and have formed into these branches with leaves.
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I see this was posted in 2008. How did your avocado trees do? I want to grow indoor avocado trees and have a pit in some water. I got two mango seedlings going so already will need to turn my spare bedroom into a tropical plant room. I'll get grow lights to use, and use a fish tank to add humidity to the room. Plus I'll make self watering containers soil doesn't dry out.
ReplyDeleteMy avocado seeds never grew in water. I saved 9 new ones and just gave up and put them in pots with Miracal Grow potting soil. So far I have most growing! 2 have really taken off and are about 9 inches tall. You don't mention how tall the plants should be to begin the pinching. Do I pinch only the tiny top baby leaves? Do I cut down into the main stem? Or would that only make the main trunk crooked, like broken Christmas trees do? From the side, do you pinch a leaf, or wait to see if the tree will make a tiny branch on the side. Is pinching a side leaf what makes the branch on the side? Thank you so much.
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