Sick Avocado Tree

sad state of affairs

Well today was cold and bleak (even in Queensland terms), but I’ve been putting off doing something with the sick avocado for months, so no chance of relaxing inside a nice warm house.

Not sure why, but the avocado tree has basically been dying since we got it about 1 year ago, possibly lack of water. I am a believer in that you don’t plant stuff with the intention of watering it for the rest of you life - plants need to be planted in a naturally “good spot”.

For example if a tree or plant needs a moist spot; most people have a moist spot somewhere on their property that is just a naturally green area – easily identified and visa versa for dry or shady. So today was the day for the avo tree, see the pic - it is a sad state of affairs! I have had success in the past transplanting citrus trees with similar symptoms. If a plant is sick don’t just watch it die - move it!

 

So, I dug a hole in new position - naturally moistish spot in full sun - added water crystals and a slow release fertilizer, threw the soil in then watered it in well with trace elements and seaweed juice, topped with some mulch hay.

Watch this space for the progress – it will be few months as these are tropical trees that need heat to grow, not days like today! 

a barrier was required to stop the
'girls' scratching the mulch away!