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title: "Help! My avacado plant has been doing great, but just recently has…"
description: "Help! My avacado plant has been doing great, but just recently has been browning on two of the 4 leaves. It is currently in water and the roots look fine… is…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sofie"
published: "2023-08-22T23:18:28.856Z"
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# Help! My avacado plant has been doing great, but just recently has…

_Posted by Sofie on 2023-08-22_

Help! My avacado plant has been doing great, but just recently has been browning on two of the 4 leaves. It is currently in water and the roots look fine… is it time to transfer it to soil? What should I do?

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## 5 comments

### Lily commented on 2023-08-22

I potted my avocado tree right after she got her first leaf. It has been two years now and she is doing great! I would put it in soil soon so it can soak up more nutrients.

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### Karson commented on 2023-08-23

Def put it in soil and make sure it stays fairly moist while it transitions. Also, Avocado trees need fairly regular pruning, if you cut about 3 in off the top, or above a node, a new steam will shoot up taller and grow more leaves!

#### Sofie replied on 2023-08-23

Okay thank you! Should I prune it in the winter or is it fine to do now? (sorry, I’m new to all this!)

### Tiffany commented on 2023-08-23

When plants are left in water longterm they need water soluble fertilizer added, I would recommend moving this little one to soil ☺️ good luck!

#### Sofie replied on 2023-08-24

Thank you! Just put him in some soil today!

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