Avocado trees have lovely foliage that can make for an attractive houseplant, but it's unlikely that you'll have a fruitful ...

"I’m going to try it." Gardener shares simple step-by-step process for growing thriving avocado trees from leftover pits: ...

For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

Avocado trees grown outdoors can grow as tall as 65 feet. Select a dwarf variety that will be a better fit for growing indoors. Visit your local nursery or garden center for dwarf avocado trees.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay ...

In truth, you can grow avocado trees in containers anywhere as long as you bring them indoors — and there are dwarf trees that make this possible — when temperatures begin to dip below 40 degrees.

An avocado tree grown from a pit could eventually bear fruit, of course, ... Varieties for growing in pots should not only taste good but should be borne on naturally small trees.