In the homeland of the avocado, it is consistently warm and humid all year round. The tropical climate has no seasons like spring, summer, autumn and winter, but only a daytime climate - that means, with the occasional interruption by heavy tropical showers, the sun actually always shines. Therefore, the avocado does not know the cold and must be protected from frosty temperatures and other inconveniences.

Do not put young plants outside

In principle, avocado plants can also spend the summer months in a warm and sunny spot in the garden. The tropical plants are not hardy, but they can tolerate cooler temperatures. However, this principle does not apply to seedlings and young plants, because they need permanent warmth and protection from weather fluctuations. For this reason, young plants should only be kept indoors or in a greenhouse, with constant warm temperatures of at least 20 °C (but between 22 and 25 °C are better) being optimal, especially in winter.

Older avocados also do well in the garden

Once the plants are a little older - around two to three years old - they are hardy enough to be placed in the garden for a few months. This is possible in a wind-protected and sunny location, as soon as no (more) after-frosts are to be expected. Basically, the older the plant, the more you can expect of it.

A warm apartment or heated greenhouse is ideal

As soon as it gets colder, i. H. before the first frosts appear, however, you should bring your plant inside. She now feels most comfortable in a bright, warm location in the apartment or in a heated greenhouse. Basically, avocados need less water and fertilizer in winter than in summer. On the contrary: let the soil dry out before you water it again. Your avocado requires constant warm temperatures and is not hardy. Finally, at the end of the winter season, you can repot them into a larger pot.

How to take care of your avocado in winter:

  • bright location
  • constant warm temperature
  • do not leave outdoors
  • pour little
  • fertilize little

tips and tricks

Avocados can grow up to 40 meters high in the wild. Your room avocado will most likely not reach these dimensions, but it can grow very tall (and wide) after a few years. In such a case, it is possible to give the plant to a nursery for overwintering. For a fee, your avocado will then be protected in a constantly warm place during the cold months.

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