For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

Growing an avocado tree is tricky and patience-testing as it can take years to fruit. These tips will give you the best shot at success.

Fortunately, while regular avocado trees reach towering heights, the Little Cado dwarf variety usually sits at around 10 feet tall.

How to prune an avocado tree to encourage bushy growth Speaking from experience with my own indoor avocado, these plants can quickly shoot up, leaving a long, bare, spindly stem.

Here’s how to grow avocado from seed. If you want tips on other indoor plants, check out our guide on how to care for a spider plant. Plus, here are 7 best vegetables to grow indoors.

Start with good light and a good variety Avocado trees are evergreen and need good light year round to bear fruit. Indoor trees need the sunniest, most south-facing windows in the house.

Here's how to grow your own avocado tree, starting with the big brown seed from the center of the fruit. You can grow the plant indoors, or outside if you live in one of the warmest parts of the U.S.