Looking for some help reviving this crispy gal
She has historically grown like a weed without issue, but has recently dropped a few leaves, had some browning, and her top leaves are a little crispy/wilty. #Avocado
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Hi! So reading your plant id tag it says your Avo is in a pot with no drainage, and is indoors. All plants should be in a pot with drainage (unless in ground, or you’re growing Hydroponically). You should be providing 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, and providing shade in the afternoon if your temps go above 80-85 degrees as harsh afternoon sun can harm the young saplings bark. She should be in a draining pot with well draining chunky soil to help the roots breathe and to help keep the plant from sitting in water. Your avocado tree is experiencing severe water stress, most likely caused by salt buildup, underwatering, or root rot. When top leaves turn crispy, brown, and drop, it means moisture is not reaching the highest parts of the tree. How often are you watering? How long has it been in that pot and soil? Is it in a nursery pot? Do you water with tap?
@AutonomousCat The GA sub cooked the three I had! 😣 I let them outside too long ONE DAY! Half a day really! They were cooked! Leaves like potato chips!😣🪴🌺
Thanks, all! It’s been very hot here in the afternoons, and she is in direct sunlight, so I will move her away a bit in the afternoons to see if that helps. I am also considering adding more drainage to the pot with charcoal chunks and/or orchid bark. Just being hesitant because when I repotted to this big pot a year ago, she was quite shocked.
