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title: "I planted an avocado seed 1.5 years ago- it has been doing well, BUT…"
description: "I planted an avocado seed 1.5 years ago- it has been doing well, BUT now I can’t keep leaves on it…. I know they are tricky with watering. What is the best way…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Jill’s Jungle"
published: "2026-03-20T15:28:40.378223Z"
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# I planted an avocado seed 1.5 years ago- it has been doing well, BUT…

_Posted by Jill’s Jungle on 2026-03-20_

I planted an avocado seed 1.5 years ago- it has been doing well, BUT now I can’t keep leaves on it…. I know they are tricky with watering. What is the best way to keep it happy? Should get a soil indicator? Or greenhouse it year around to keep it humid?! HELP!

## 2 comments

### nick commented on 2026-03-20

I hate to say this because ik it hurts, but the best way if you want them to grow big you have to cut the top of the stem removing the foliage for it to grow bushy. I think both of those are solid ideas tho. I at least wouldnt do it yet until it can hold a leaf so it wont stress.

#### Jill’s Jungle replied on 2026-03-21

Thank you!!

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