Planta
Planta Discover

How to Water Avocado Trees for Healthy Growth

Udgivet November 20, 2025

How to Water Avocado Trees for Healthy Growth

How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer (about 1 inch) should be dry before giving more water. If the soil is still wet, you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot. There are several ways to water avocado trees - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

public/content/6hWxLg8qTjqA5-sAfFFDvQ.webp

Water over the soil

  1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap

  2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes

  3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water

  4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Avocado trees love water but also like to dry out slightly, so water well and then let the soil dry out a bit before watering again.
— Planta tip

public/content/PwZU6yukTgOv8SMsZaDYEw.webp

Bottom watering

  1. Fill the plant tray with water

  2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray

  3. Wait for about 10 minutes

  4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray

  5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray

  6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

  1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water

  2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water

  3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped

  4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off

  5. Put your avocado tree back in the cachepot or on the tray

  6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Even if Avocado trees love water, they don’t like to have their roots standing in water, so make sure your plant is planted in a pot with holes and excellent drainage.
— Planta tip

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

How do I know when to water my avocado tree?

You should water your avocado tree when the top layer of soil, about one inch deep, feels dry to the touch. Avocado trees like to dry out a bit between waterings.

What happens if I overwater my avocado plant?

If your avocado plant's soil stays wet for too long, there is a risk of overwatering which can cause the plant to rot. Ensure your pot has good drainage so the roots do not sit in water.

What are the different ways to water an avocado tree?

Avocado trees are not very particular about the watering method. You can choose to water over the soil, bottom water, or give your plant a water bath, whichever suits you best.

Is it okay for my avocado tree to sit in water?

No, you should never let your avocado tree sit in standing water, whether in a tray or after a water bath. This can lead to overwatering and potential root rot.

Should I still water from the top if I usually bottom water my avocado tree?

Yes, it is important to occasionally water over the soil, even if you bottom water. This helps to wash away accumulated salts and other minerals that bottom watering doesn't remove.

Gennemse flere artikler