#alligatorpear

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 8 October 2021

The large seeds of Persea americana (avocado pear, alligator pear) always seem keen to germinate in my compost heap and will often grow when the seed is suspend over water. They make fun homegrown houseplants but need a climate without frost and with little wind to flourish outside. Plants may survive a mild frost but it may cause premature fruit drop. The germinating avocado here was part of a floral art installation at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, London.

Jill Raggett

[objetdiscret]

Avocado

Drawn in Takamin. © 2017 objet discret

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[plantman-dan]

This is one of the first avocados since the tree was topped after Irma and the squirrels almost beat me again but was able to save most of it 🌀🥑🐿 _ #avocadoseason #floridaavocado #alligatorpear #abuela #aguacate #tropicalfruit #moregardens #moretrees #irma #squirrels #optoutside #findyourway https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AhCXfAcgg/?igshid=7l4j2qgz6vvh

[gardeningknowhow]

Avocado - considered extremely healthful, the #avocado is also referenced as being the Aztec symbol of love and fertility. Because of its shape and rough green skin, #avocados are sometimes called #alligatorpear. #justforfun #fridayfunfact

[katmacuha]

My morning fruit for today. "Botanically a large berry containing a single seed" #PerseaAmericana #AlligatorPear

[iamgegel-blog]

Persia americana 🍐 #alligatorpear 😊

[greenorchiduniverse]

#virgiemagnanao breakfast #waffleswithhoneyandcinnamon #alligatorpear (avocado) (at Sofi Laguna Hills)

[greenorchiduniverse]

#healthybreakfast day before my #surgery #texastoast #philadelphiacreamcheese #avocado #alligatorpear #sofilagunahills #southerncalifornia (at Sofi Laguna Hills)