How to Grow an Avocado Tree Indoors
Avocado trees prefer tropical climes, but you can plant one indoors for an exotic houseplant. While chances are you will not be able to get fruit from the tree, it still makes an attractive houseplant. You can grow an avocado tree indoors for little cost, as the seeds from avocados you purchase for cooking at the grocery store will sprout if planted properly. Growing an avocado tree makes a good project for children as well as supplying a nearly free houseplant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Poke three toothpicks into the avocado pit, evenly spaced around the middle circumference of the pit.
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Fill a glass with water and place a few pieces of charcoal in the bottom. Balance the pit, flat side down, on top of the glass with the toothpicks, so just the bottom is in the water. Set where it will be warm but won't receive direct sunlight.
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Wait two to three weeks for the seed to germinate and send out root systems and stem. When the stem is about 6 inches long, pinch it back 3 inches so the roots can fully develop.
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Transplant the seedling into a pot filled with potting soil. Only bury the bottom portion of the seed, leaving the top exposed. Leave in a warm, sunny place and water often so the soil does not dry out.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to move the avocado tree into a large pot before it reaches maturity to ensure strong root growth. Always sprout more than one seed since not all seeds will germinate.
