Avocado in a pot (forum)

David starts with ...
Hi Guys

I would like to plant a Avocado in a pot as I don`t have a lot of room for a full grown tree.
I was thinking about a Wurtz as they are a dwarf and are available at Daleys but don`t know what they taste like. I was wondering if a Secondo would do well in a pot?
If not does anyone have any ideas?

Regards
Dave

Time: 21st January 2009 8:17pm

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Laura says...
Most Avocadoes will grow in a good sized pot, use high quality potting mix, feed & water regularly. The dwarf ones are probably the best for a pot, but others will grow too.

Time: 22nd January 2009 10:38pm

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Anonymous says...
Do you need to prune the tress that are growing in the pots? I have one that is apporx. 3 years old, growing profusely, but has not shown any signs of flowering. By pruning it, will this encourage the tree to flower?

Time: 28th January 2009 9:17am

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Brendan says...
Yes, I would prune the avocado tree that's growing in a pot, that would encourage it to bear. If it's a seedling, it will take ~ 7 years to bear, but they do better in the ground. If it's a grafted tree, give it a bit of blood & bone, super-phosphate, sulphate of Potash & dolomite, to help it bear. It's a good idea to change the potting mix every 2 to 3 years as well. Use only 'premium' type potting mix.

Time: 3rd February 2009 7:06am

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Roger says...
What is the best way to change the potting mix without damaging the tree?

Time: 8th February 2009 9:47pm

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Brendan says...
One way of replacing the potting mix in a pot is; Give the tree a good drink. Lay the pot over on it's side and gently slide the tree (with the wet potting mix) out of the pot. Gently pull the old potting mix away grom the root ball. Stand the pot upright. Add some new potting mix to the pot, (no fertiliser), replace the tree and fill the pot to the level of the previous mix. Give it a drink of water. After ~ 6 months, you can add a small amount of fertiliser (see above) on top of the potting mix and water in. The 'premium' potting mix has some fertiliser in it, that's why we wait ~ 6 months before adding more. Try some Seasol.

Time: 14th February 2009 7:09am

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