Oct 8, 2021
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
