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Hello! I’ve been meaning to do an avocado pruning video (soon!). It is optional to cut the stem, and there are different methods for cutting. You can cut just above a node to encourage branching. You can also not cut at all and you will have a more lanky Avocado stem. Hope that helps! 🥑 🌱

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Hello! Are you planting the tree outdoors in the ground?

Yes. If the Avocado seed is already sprouted you should place in a sunny location as Avocado plants love sun.

thanks so much! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Are the roots slimey and breaking up in the water? If so, they could be rotten. You might be able to salvage them if you trim off the bad roots and put in fresh water. If not, you might need to start propagating a new Avocado seed 🥑

Avocado plants need full sun - at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. 🌞

Hello! That's a great question. Personally, I have never added anything to the water. But I would recommend cleaning the tray and rocks with soap and water periodically, as well as replacing with fresh water to prevent mold, etc from building up. I will add this to the "further steps" in the blog post - thank you!

the tips turned black or is it more dark brown? What kind of soil did you use? How much sun is the plant receiving? And how often are you watering it?

@@RT1home yes the tips turned black, put it in the water and I put it in the house ,,home lighting and sunlight from the window

@@RT1home I’m sorry my English is weak

@@raghdahgh1142 oh ok it's still in water. It's hard to say exactly, but you could try changing a few different things to see if it helps. It could be receiving too much sun if it looks like the leaves are burnt. Or, it could be too dry in your home, you might need to place it near a humidifier. Lastly, it could be a nutrient deficiency, you could try planting it in soil and adding some compost or fertilizer.

Thank you for the kind words! Water frequency really varies depending on your environment. In my home, I probably add water about once a week or so. But you just need to keep an eye on the water levels. If the temperature is warmer or more dry, you will need to add water more often. Hope this helps!

Hello! It is completely up to you if you want to grow your avocado plant in water or soil. Typically, avocado plants will grow much faster and bigger in soil, as you are able to provide more nutrients. But if you prefer the look of the plant growing in water, you can do that too!

hello! You can use toothpicks, just be careful not to damage or break the seed in half when you are inserting the toothpicks.

Hello! Do you mean your avocado seed split in half and you have both sides? If it is split, you can try to wrap them together with wet paper and still try or try planting both halves together directly in soil. It’s worth a shot 😉

@@RT1home thanks😊

so glad we convinced you! Keep us posted if you do end up getting one and braiding it ☺

Hello! You can remove the braid at any time - it will likely leave kinks in the plant if it has been braided for a long time. Your braided snake plant will continue to grow as long as the plant is still receiving adequate light and water. Snake plants grow fairly slowly, but as it grows you can continue the braid or remove the braid entirely. Hope this helps!

I also forgot to mention, braiding the snake plant should not stunt its growth. The only thing that could stunt growth is not receiving proper sun and water or making the ties too tight could hurt or damage the plant.

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It's completely up to you and your preference! I am using polished pebbles that are approximately 1/2" in diameter - link is in the video description. But you can use larger, smaller, unpolished, found rocks, etc. If you are adding pebbles to similar sized vessels as the ones I am using in the video (drinking glass, 4" plant pot, and 6" diameter tray), I would not use any pebbles that are much larger than an 1" or they just won't fit. Hope that helps!

Hello! Great question and callout. I would use approximately: 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup alcohol and 1 tsp soap to start and double as needed pending the size of your plant. The spray bottle I am using is 16oz so I started with about 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup alcohol, and 2 tsps of soap for this plant specifically. The umbrella plant is in a 6" diameter plant pot and I should also call out I used 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. I have updated these details in the description - thanks!

Not everyday, only add water if the paper starts to dry out. If you store it in a sealed container, you really only need to check it once a week or so.

yes - we recommend changing the water every week or 2, whenever the water starts to look dirty/not clear. We have more detailed steps on our blog post if you want more tips! rt1home.com/blogs/how-to/grow-an-avocado-plant-bag-sprouting-method

Let us know how it goes for you! ☺💚

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For which technique? For the Avocado plants grown in water, you just need to make sure you keep the roots fully covered in water. For the Avocado plant that is potted - water when top layer of Soil is dry.

Thanks for watching! For any of the pebble techniques I just suggest to use a thin layer of pebbles - there is no specific measurement. Hope that helps 💚

​@@RT1homeThank you for letting me know.

Some are tougher than others to peel! Let me know how soaking works out for you 🥑🥑🥑

I would really recommend removing from the pot so you can make sure the stems are lined up well. You risk breaking the stems by forcing them into a braid inside the pot. Hope that helps!

@@RT1home thanks I'll make sure I remove it can't wait to braid my giant snake plants

keep us posted on how it turns out :) @@Morid13Rocks

@@RT1home oh I braided two of my bigger floppy snake plants and they look gorgeous. Removing them from the pot definitely helped get the braids neater and tighter for sure. I'm delighted thanks for your help 💚

@Morid13Rocks amazing ! Thank you for sharing that update 😍

Oh lovely! Hopefully your rings weren’t as rusted as these scissors ☺️

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Thank you! Let me know how it turns out for you ☺️

You can gently try to re-direct it's growth, but as long as the root is still submerged in water, it really doesn't matter for growth. If you accidentally break the root/roots they will grow back! Just make sure the root is still able to absorb water. 💚

Can I use the paper /bag method if I have already started in water

@@ginawilloughby3564 sorry I missed this, yes definitely! If your seed is not sprouting over water, you can just use the same seed and follow the same steps for the bag method as shown in the video / blog post. Good luck! 😄

You can start seeds any time of year if grown indoors. I grow all of mine indoors since winter is too cold here.

Hi.. So in South Africa winter is almost here.. So can I start mine...??

@@ramonasomaru0103 yup! Any time of year should work indoors. Ideally the seed will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. 🌞

Yes you can use any container that can be sealed / closed. I don't think checking the seeds is harmful, you just want to make sure they stay moist and don't dry out.

are you referring to the time to soak the seed before peeling?

@@RT1home yes

@@user-pm9zu7fy4k Timing really varies and all timing listed in the video are approximate guidelines - not exact. In my experience, it is better to wait at least a day to let it soak and remove the skin from the seed. There are so many variables pending on your environment and the seed itself. Some seeds are easier to peel than others. Glad you are able to peel yours so quickly!

Hello! I would say pruning is optional. You can trim the stem if you want it to grow back thicker or branch out, but it is not necessary. I have a bunch of avocados I have left unpruned for years. They just get tall!

Hello! What is the growing medium currently? I’m not an expert on African Violets, but I’ve heard they prefer well draining soil so you could use perlite or spagnum moss and sand. I would add some nutrients to the mix with worm castings or compost as well.

yes! They are beautiful grown over water and take up less space compared to planted :)

How do they get nutrition?Just, in water..The sunshine & water is all this needs to survive?.Amazing.GOD IS GREAT.GOD BLESS EVERYONE...

@@captainu.s.a.7980 they get more nutrients if you plant them in soil but they are fine with just water (that you change regularly) and sunshine - they just won't grow as quickly or as much (compared to planted in Soil).

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Okay. Thanks a bunch.

Hi Kim - I actually never add any nutrients when I grow in water! I'm sure it wouldn't hurt but I don't think it's necessary as I've been growing avocados for many years. If you plant in Soil it is helpful to add compost when you plant :)

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Thanks so much for watching! I have not heard of moss humidity trays as I would be concerned about mold if it is in standing water...but you can add moss or coco coir to the top of the soil in your plant pot to also help hold in humidity. I have another video that will be out soon with other humidity tips (without using a humidifier).

thanks for watching! 💚

thanks so much!

The Soil shoveler is our Soil Scoop (size Medium) - it is linked in the product description :) As for the metal pouring thing 😆that is my personal Stainless steel watering can. Unfortunately it's not for sale!

Glad you found them helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions when growing your own 🥑

I have not tried growing full size plants with just pebbles and water, only rooted cuttings or the avocado seeds. But that is a great idea to try! Please do let me know if you try it out and how it works for you.