Avonia alstonii

Avonia alstonii thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Avonia alstonii Water Frequency →

Avonia alstonii Root Rot →

Avonia alstonii requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Avonia alstonii Light Requirements →

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Avonia alstonii is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Avonia alstonii prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Avonia alstonii Humidity Needs →

Avonia alstonii is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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What Are Healthy Avonia alstonii Roots →

Avonia alstonii grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Avonia alstonii →

It’s common for Avonia alstonii to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Avonia alstonii is native to Southern Africa and Central America.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Avonia alstonii can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Is Avonia alstonii a Weed? →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Avonia alstonii? →

• Drooping Avonia alstonii Leaves →
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• Avonia alstonii Leaves Falling Over →
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• Avonia alstonii Root Rot →
• Why Is My Avonia alstonii Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Avonia alstonii. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!