How to Grow an Avocado Tree as a House Plant

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  • The avocado tree makes a great house plant if you follow a few simple tips.
    If you'd prefer to buy a tree instead of growing your own go to: www.guacfarm.com

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  • @haywardgarner4850
    @haywardgarner4850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    As a teacher, hearing you encourage people to view mistakes as part of the natural learning process is appreciated.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Hayward. When was a sales manager I'd tell my team I'd rather see them go 6 for 9 than 3 for 3.

    • @simonfong7390
      @simonfong7390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard ik3

    • @meheszmezesarpadzsigmond6048
      @meheszmezesarpadzsigmond6048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      24:30:50

  • @lotsakirst
    @lotsakirst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Your positive attitude is exactly what I needed today. Not just for growing avocados but for life in general. You should be a therapist ....because you are already a motivational speaker😊💗🌱

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you Kristy! I appreciate your comment. You made my day.

    • @ellenw6024
      @ellenw6024 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a seed that produced 3 stalks. I not sure what to do. I cut 2 of them down at the base. They are trying to grow again. I now have 2 stalks and the 2 at the base are trying to grow. What should I do??

  • @ralphchristianson
    @ralphchristianson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your words of wisdom are priceless as many others have noted. Bob Ross used to say there are only happy mistakes, your prove if it did not work the first time, just try again, not exactly a very pricey thing to do. In the end growing stuff is good for everyone.

  • @gyomuyosuper777
    @gyomuyosuper777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now I feel more confidence and Im giving transplantation to my 2 baby tree.
    Thank you for your education.

  • @locbinh2653
    @locbinh2653 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey , you are such a good teacher for a very old guy >88 like me , thanks you so much .

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dang, thank you for your comment. I appreciate you watching the vid

  • @pampayne4482
    @pampayne4482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, thank you for that pruning demonstration! I've got one growing almost a foot tall in a pot with just one big green leaf left on it. I didn't know how to help it. I haven't pruned it because I thought it needed the leaf to stay alive! Now I know it doesn't. I started 4 avocado seeds in water and now I've got 4 baby trees potted, each with their own personality. One of them is a total success without any help and the others are great teachers. And so are you, thank you!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pam, thank you for the encouraging comment and I love that you're growing avocado trees. Please stay close to the channel and keep us posted on your progress!

  • @Savingusnow
    @Savingusnow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I like that you tell people to just try stuff. Newbies with 10,000 questions drive me crazy.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, sometimes you gotta just let it rip

  • @joncardenas3203
    @joncardenas3203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The blinging out the pot by putting a sticker on it made me laugh way harder than I should have!!!

  • @Pepso8P
    @Pepso8P 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is exactly what I needed, a bit of encouragement to continue with my plant indoors after the summer ended.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep it going. It'll make spring's arrival even better next year!

  • @RT1407-e8l
    @RT1407-e8l 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome advice, man. I would never have thought of cutting off the top I’ve been patiently growing. I will do that. I live in Scotland and have successfully grew avocado seedlings, now I know how to make them thrive as house plants.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My grandmother was born in Scotland, came to US in 1908. Lemme know how your pruning works out.

  • @yaqoobmalik9620
    @yaqoobmalik9620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How lucky you are
    You grow Avocado yourself
    I love you-Regards

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Yaqoob. I am very lucky as you say

  • @frostylonewolf1700
    @frostylonewolf1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love this video on how to grow a avocado tree as a houseplant!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks Frosty! It's pretty much what you and I been talking about lately.

    • @frostylonewolf1700
      @frostylonewolf1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard also worm tea is made from worm castings which is worm poop

    • @frostylonewolf1700
      @frostylonewolf1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard i also wanna try growing pineapple plants

  • @aknaj89
    @aknaj89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think is more about connection with ourselves and listening to our inner voice more than learning on mistakes but overall we all have same conclusion

  • @caspergrimaldi
    @caspergrimaldi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not even 2 minutes in and you crack me up. Well done cause it takes as lot to make me laugh these days :)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.

  • @jbtravellingtraveller6735
    @jbtravellingtraveller6735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of if not D best tutorials I've seen you're amusing too bro keep them coming

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for the encouragement!

  • @kaszub
    @kaszub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice! I will try it when we come back to the office!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that was one of them summer storms I was telling you about. have a nice trip tomorrow.

    • @kaszub
      @kaszub 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard thank you :-)!

  • @Rosev
    @Rosev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how funny you are, great attitude.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rose! again, I'm sorry about the inventory on our store...we need to start all over again from scratch.

  • @erikasturquoisefeather4721
    @erikasturquoisefeather4721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Just what I needed. My friend has difficulty growing anything, but she’s very proud of her ‘Groot’ avocado tree!

  • @LeonarBolt
    @LeonarBolt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is amazing knowledge. I planted a couple of seeds in soil a couple of weeks ago (in Holland) and have amazing results already with some seedlings. Even my friends are impressed haha. I discovered many growing tactics myself, but your video made me confident im on the right track. You talk about all the topics beginner growers find interesting, like pot size, grafting etc, hat off to you sir!

  • @courtneyho3732
    @courtneyho3732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your pruning explanation was like therapy to me. Time to reinforce my own growth. Thanks! :)

  • @ouiedima5882
    @ouiedima5882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Uncle..you are so funny and I like you and your videos! I already told my mom to plant an avocado because of your videos😁😁😁

  • @elultimo102
    @elultimo102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NOW I find your channel!!! I left San Diego County after 25 years. I now live in NE Arizona, where it snowed on March 24th. A little late, for me to grow avocados outside.

  • @OneWildTurkey
    @OneWildTurkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a talent!
    I was just hopping around the tubes and came across your 'channel'.
    It's been a pleasure watching and listening.
    Be well!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad the tubes Lead you in this direction. Welcome to the channel!

  • @janea4777
    @janea4777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You bring from Florida… you had me there for a min. 😂

  • @lyra2112
    @lyra2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your attitude! 🌱

  • @urugsandhu8349
    @urugsandhu8349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video. Love the positiveness and encouraging wisdom. Thank you

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate your positive feedback, thank you

  • @timdunk7278
    @timdunk7278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure how I ended up watching and learning so much about avocados..., but I love it!

  • @KimSol90
    @KimSol90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You just got yourself a new subscriber.
    I live in northern Norway.
    It's unusually warm up here ..Normally at this time it would be around 0 degrees at nighttime.
    But now it's almost 10 degrees. Has been up to 16 degrees at day time. I hate the cold but I know this is due to climate change and it's far from good.
    I've been growing avocado plants indoors for the past year and I will continue to do so. I truly enjoy it. I know I can learn so much from you sir! thank you so much for a wonderful video and a great YT page!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tegomassai, thank you for the compliment on the page, i appreciate it. We've got a subscriber from Oslo Caroline who also has a few avocado trees growing indoors. I had a chance to visit your beautiful country in 2008 and I loved it...got lucky with some of the unseasonably warm weather you're talking about. Ate a lot of Salmon, took a nice evening boat cruise...you live in paradise. Stay close to the channel and reach out if you have questions.

  • @mppp1877
    @mppp1877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OK, thank you.......This pruning lesson was valuable. You just made a big change in my avocado growing plans for I was getting a lot of Charlie Brown saplings and I was scared to cut the tops off. Very good example of making the tree more bushy.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, you'll get a nice full tree with pruning

  • @chrislaks1697
    @chrislaks1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is more wholesome than the whole youtube together :D. Awesome videos! keep em up!

  • @anonymouse68
    @anonymouse68 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative, thanks for uploading, just planted my first seed, 2nd one tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck with your trees!

  • @teresalewis6204
    @teresalewis6204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you thank you thank you.....such a good video explaining how to plant and repot etc...got the planting and pruning right....now waiting for it to grow..God bless you😊😊

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Teresa, thank you for your kind and positive comment. You're making the internet a better place for all of us!

  • @kws1957
    @kws1957 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your way of explaining, so cool.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

  • @devbachu7072
    @devbachu7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best i saw so far passionate give infor etc great guy

  • @suryokanto4470
    @suryokanto4470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best show regarding avocado and 01:42 was the best part, I ever see !. To me its looks like "Avocados On The Storm". Here in Indonesia, we have a lot variety of avocado and locals are grow them in their yards.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the thunder sounds similar to that part of the song...i had the same thought

  • @BillyKueekSG
    @BillyKueekSG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am in Singapore, going to try growing avocado in our apartment living lifestyle. Love your videos and explanation

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the compliment, good look with your tree!

  • @timcastle165
    @timcastle165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such an AWESOME video!!!!!!!!!

  • @fintinnichols5246
    @fintinnichols5246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your boost of confidence I am now being a avacodo and getting it's seed a growing it

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saw in your other comment you're in a climate that will require you to protect the tree from he cold in winter months. I'm glad you're going to give it a go! Keep us posted.

    • @fintinnichols5246
      @fintinnichols5246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard ok thanks for commenting some nice things and facts for me to grow a avacodo love your vids and I will continue to watch them and support you

  • @SchoolLCB
    @SchoolLCB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently found your channel, love every one of your videos. Keep on the good work Aguacateman.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Tony, I really appreciate your encouraging comment.

    • @SchoolLCB
      @SchoolLCB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard you deserve it man!! Can't wait to get some grafting when they become available on your website again,, I have a seedling from a Russell avocado.

  • @chrystiesimons3906
    @chrystiesimons3906 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in Bermuda 🇧🇲 and I am trying to grow an Avocado 🥑, so thank you!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had the pleasure of visiting your country on business and I loved it! I was impressed with how you use the roofing material of your houses to collect and purify rainwater.

  • @agurjagur
    @agurjagur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi!
    This is the best video about avocado growing that I've seen.
    Thanks a lot and greetings from cold region of Russia! So as you possibly could get l'm going to try grow it in a flat ;)
    Wish you all best )

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting. I'd love to do a little vid about you growing your tree in a flat in Russia. Send me an email, tomsiddonsfl@gmail.com. I've been collecting pictures and stories from growers all around the world for a vid i'm working on.

    • @agurjagur
      @agurjagur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard I've just started it a day ago so it may take some time before a pictures will be possible to be taken )
      Anyway I could find your email address in you channel bio so I will send it you if I will get any success on avocado growing. I hope to have success because have another growing experience (hot peppers)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@agurjagur that's great, you already started it! thank you so much for reaching out. and yeah, whenever you feel comfortable. just remind me who you are in the email because right now I only know you by your TH-cam handle. (which is in an alphabet I don't understand, ha)

  • @RealRedeemer
    @RealRedeemer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how real u r. Greetings from Germany :)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tamim. I appreciate you pointing that out because I strive to be me but sometimes in front of a camera it's hard to be yourself. I used to go out to Erlangen on business trips...absolutely loved the place. Also got to see Berlin once.

  • @SilentTrip
    @SilentTrip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so excited to start planting my own avocado!
    I just need the seeds and tools, our weather is perfect for Avocados

  • @alanhoughton3252
    @alanhoughton3252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Bud, I was lucky to stumble across yo channel ,and what a load of useful info. My little Avo tree I rescued from our compost heap where it had sprouted and now it’s coming along nicely, but here in Wales UK I doubt it will ever go out side too cold and wet. So I’ll keep it as a house plant .
    Thanks again and keep up the good work,
    Al .

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan, that's great. So many subscribers to this channel have found their tree sprouting in the compost heap. It's a surprisingly common origin story. Stay close the the channel and good luck with the tree!

    • @ryanharris6045
      @ryanharris6045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for saving the seedling 🌱. It's kind of like saving a puppy or a kitten. Avocados won't grow outside here in Washington state either but I will try cold hardy banana trees this year. Cheers!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanharris6045 good luck with the bananas

  • @margietitus4702
    @margietitus4702 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for your enthusiasm in sharing your info...
    i learned so much....
    i also planted avocado seedling fr seeds growing pretty good in my farm....but no fruits yet....i was planning to do grafting for a better produce....

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Margie, That's awesome. Keep us posted on your progress.

  • @robertittig3317
    @robertittig3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    exactly what I needed, thank you!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck with your tree. Come back and keep us posted.

  • @noheliasiddons325
    @noheliasiddons325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you made another great video. We almost lost the power after that rain storm hit our farm while you were making your video.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah those were some close lightning strikes!

  • @jennifersalas367
    @jennifersalas367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much information! thanks!

  • @alex_foster
    @alex_foster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG, this was so helpful.

  • @SuperPoopgoblin
    @SuperPoopgoblin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for putting the adds at the end.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SuperPoopgoblin. I can't take credit for that. TH-cam puts them wherever they want. I hate the way ads interrupt the flow of videos too.

    • @SuperPoopgoblin
      @SuperPoopgoblin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard I ment your add for the clippings and t-shirt. It's cool because I don't even know it was an option to buy clippings for grafting.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperPoopgoblin Oh yeah, that is in my control and yes, I always save that for the end. I don't wanna interrupt the message and turn people off by trying to sell to them.
      In rare instances I'll reference the online store like if i'm demonstrating grafting and I have to tell people who don't have access to cuttings where they can get them but that's part of the message I'm delivering.
      Anyhow, thank you for the compliment, it's great to meet like minded people.

  • @eddygudijanto9985
    @eddygudijanto9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear SleepyLizard, your explanation is very clear indeed, many thanks and i have subscribed your TH-cam channel

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eddy, thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it.

  • @Eric-nw6ls
    @Eric-nw6ls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is just awesome!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thank you Eric. I'm glad I started by day by reading your comment!

  • @nelsonofpilipinas
    @nelsonofpilipinas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inspiring! Thanks! I'm in the Philippines same zone as you but on this side of the world. I'm planting Cacao from my very on Cacao pod that I harvested myself and the seedlings are some 2½ months now. It gives me so much happiness
    doing gardening. I will try the avocado! 🤗❤️

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      best of luck. I love cacao.

    • @nelsonofpilipinas
      @nelsonofpilipinas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard thanks man! I have some pictures of my first babys steps doing my thing and my cacao is thriving here! Hihi… *(“,)* the Avocado we have here looks like yours! Not the little dark suckers but the big massive green ones! 🥑🤗

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nelsonofpilipinas yum

  • @heribertaangulodecote8685
    @heribertaangulodecote8685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg I miss the rain!!😍

  • @BAMFSQUAD
    @BAMFSQUAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video I’m going to start to save my seeds now

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the way your collection is growing you're gonna need to buy a few more acres!

    • @BAMFSQUAD
      @BAMFSQUAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SleepyLizard I know it’s kinda of addicting lol

  • @duncanpage1556
    @duncanpage1556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent Info! hello from Cold Alberta

  • @cagefreecleric1834
    @cagefreecleric1834 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thank you . I am learning from my mistakes . two root rot avocado tree .. well atar over !!!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      a very effective way to learn

  • @amherst88
    @amherst88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, among other things, for the flashback to when I, too, lived in the Everglades :)

  • @alextes8353
    @alextes8353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video , i just plant my seedling in a pot. Greetings from Macedonia :)

  • @michaeldickson8208
    @michaeldickson8208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I planted mine in damp cotton balls in a solo cup and put a clear cut water bottle to keep the humidity in and just waited without any work for months and it worked

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      awesome! What part of the world are you in?

  • @fathchannel599
    @fathchannel599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Godbless you"!! From "Indonesian"!!

  • @devbachu7072
    @devbachu7072 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You been inspiration to do many an to prosper your business wepo done

  • @lalithasundararajan4272
    @lalithasundararajan4272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I got a seed shooting down a root with the toothpick method!

    • @tonysantiago145
      @tonysantiago145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love 😍 your video, I'm interested now in planting commercial avocado farm in my country, I need your suggestion what kind of avocado I should plant....we have about 26 typhoon a year.
      The strongest this year was typhoon Rolly a 200km/hr cyclone(typhoon).

  • @ladikotsiklauri2282
    @ladikotsiklauri2282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can also cut the bottom part of your seed for faster germenation

  • @roguerat812
    @roguerat812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My avocado sprouts thank you :D

  • @RimmPurple
    @RimmPurple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes i yes i broda much love and thx bless u bro u are awesome

  • @devbachu7072
    @devbachu7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great infor bro

  • @omarfarid2914
    @omarfarid2914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is awesome!

  • @rjrnj1
    @rjrnj1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a wonderful personality. Your authenticity is infectious.
    **I've done all of those techniques, and I learned so so so much! Launching...ha.
    **Prune. Got it. Do I need to look for a bud, or whatever it's called, or can I just snip it anywhere?
    **I'm sooooooooo happy i found you.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For the younger trees the best way to prune is to simply pinch off the little star of new growth you'll see forming at the top of the tree, that will stimulate lateral growth and stem thickening.

  • @patriciap1214
    @patriciap1214 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Believe it or not, I have to go on a heart healthy diet and I found your channel because of that avocados are you really pick me up today? I’m gonna do that after I eat my avocado good for you.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  หลายเดือนก่อน

      fantastic! best of luck on the new diet

  • @KerriEverlasting
    @KerriEverlasting ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely am trying to grow a record breaking take it to the county fair avocado!! I may never succeed but dang it I'm trying! 😂

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good luck, we await updates on your progress.

  • @jamesrankin9833
    @jamesrankin9833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff!

  • @ashabrewer9960
    @ashabrewer9960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so glad I found this channel! I've got 10 avocado seeds growing in my window. Question: Can I skip the repotting steps and just put the seedlings in a giant pot instead of working my way up in sizes?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes you can go right to a bigger pot. We go up in notches to save space

  • @mo3taz_
    @mo3taz_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in dubai and i have two avocado tress thanks to you 😃 thank you

    • @mo3taz_
      @mo3taz_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many times do i water it weekly? Oh and i subscribed 🙂

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow, that's great!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the subscription. I'm not sure what it's like in Dubai although I picture it in my mind as hot and dry so you may need to water every other day. Touch the soil and make sure it's damp, not soaked but damp. If it feels dry then water.

  • @RimmPurple
    @RimmPurple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fukkkkkkking love broda !!!!!! u cheeers me up in this very bad day thx u so so so much one love stay blessed and loved

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad to brighten you day.

    • @RimmPurple
      @RimmPurple ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard Jesus bless u as u know my dear friend love and love again

  • @vespeneprotoss4346
    @vespeneprotoss4346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. I just pruned the 6 seedlings I sent a video of. You're 100% right 😂 😂 it WAS difficult to do psychologically and emotionally 😂 😂 I'm still kind of doubting myself. But I left at least 2 leaves on each plant, so I feel a little less doubtful.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ouchie, it hurts a little yes. Now you gotta sick back and give it some time.

  • @lixiashen3235
    @lixiashen3235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @Mgardener7849
    @Mgardener7849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That would make a nice bonsai tree

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marie, a lot of the subscribers on this channel grow indoor avocado trees that they prune into beautiful bushy little house plants.

  • @downtoearthdad7741
    @downtoearthdad7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started tossing my avocado seeds in my compost. It seems to work really well. I have some pretty mature trees already just about a year later.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yep, very resilient they are

    • @chinatownboy7482
      @chinatownboy7482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happens when you turn the compost?

    • @downtoearthdad7741
      @downtoearthdad7741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chinatownboy7482 it usually helps them out. Sometimes I don't notice until they sprout from the ground

  • @mediocrefloridaman
    @mediocrefloridaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Gleason's map is a good representation of the flat earth as "it is".
    Flight patterns make more sense on this map.
    The bedford level is a good experiment to show lack of curvature over distances.
    All the astronauts are freemasons.
    I love avocados too. Haha. My 1 year old from seed is about 4ft tall and 2.5 ft wide. Been in the ground about 6 months now. Had it in my greenhouse before that. Central Florida.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds like you have a nice healthy tree going there. Do you plan on grafting it?

    • @justinh1433
      @justinh1433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes all freemasons from the royal arch freemasons....bunch of cross dressers.

  • @phalailes3350
    @phalailes3350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm going to do that!!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      please come back and tell us how it goes

  • @xochitltorres9758
    @xochitltorres9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trying this out , lets hope for the best !

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good Luck! What part of the world are you gonna grow it in?

    • @xochitltorres9758
      @xochitltorres9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard thank you ! and in california :)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xochitltorres9758 oh, you can do more than grow it as a house plant, you can do a grafted one and get fruit too.

    • @xochitltorres9758
      @xochitltorres9758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard Actually youtube had recommended me a video of yours about grafting, and from there lead me to this one! I had never heard of that before and thought it was really interesting. unfortunately, I am in a college dorm for now and not much room for growing plants, but I will definitely keep that in mind when I move back to a home with a larger garden!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xochitltorres9758 you're gonna have a lot of fun with it!

  • @lesliegiron-yp5ju
    @lesliegiron-yp5ju ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much for your teaching is wander full to learn I have abocado tree is about 2 foot tall ,but. I don't want to keep as a house 🏠 plant, I want that three give me fruit 🥑 but I have a problem, I don't haven't terrens only my Small apartment, but however I don't give up, nd. I'm going to go forward if is a GOD will He going to BLESSED that little three with fully of fruits . thanks very much GOD BLESS YOU AMEN

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck Leslie, stay close and let us know how you do.

  • @Dr_Bombay
    @Dr_Bombay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question: is it possible to wait too long to do the first pruning? my little tree is under a year old (but getting close to a year since i first started sprouting it), and i've never pruned it because i didn't realize i needed to until now. it's just a long (3 foot tall) stem with leaves coming off the sides all the way up -- no branches. And to prune it, would i only take off the top leaves, or would i take them ALL off? thanks so much, really enjoy your videos!

  • @sorenhutter1153
    @sorenhutter1153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your positive Energy.
    I started to grow 2 Avocados a little over a year ago and have never pruned them. I'm wondering if its too late to prune them now, because I want them to grow more "bushy".
    Greetings from Germany

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soren, thank you for reaching out. I used to travel to Erlangen on occasion. Beautiful part of the world. Anyhow, no it's not too late. One thing you can do is look for new horns of growth and pinch them off with your fingers, that should trigger lateral growth. Do you keep them indoors?

    • @sorenhutter1153
      @sorenhutter1153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I keep them indoor. Sorry but I don't really understand what you mean. So I shouldn't cut it but just keep it from growing vertically by controlling the growth?
      thanks for your advice :)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sorenhutter1153 You can do either. You can cut it or you can just pinch the new growth. both methods will give you lateral growth.

  • @gumpygumpy
    @gumpygumpy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You actually got me for a sec with that round earth thing

  • @jessgarcia7139
    @jessgarcia7139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im encourage to plant avocado in my small farm in philippines

  • @MegaFarkh
    @MegaFarkh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We grow avodado outdoor in Morocco north africa, in some areas that have mild winters of course

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to see a pic of your trees!

  • @BoostAndRedline
    @BoostAndRedline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I’ve seen like 10 plus of your videos and I gotta say I love your style of content and I’m going to keep consuming it as I’m learning a lot. Curious since you’re growing avocados, where do you live?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you so much for the compliment. Reading this is a great way to end my day. We are in Homestead Florida.

  • @RimmPurple
    @RimmPurple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    winter is coming dadadadadaaaaa ... so funny love it ahahahahah cant stop laughing dadadadaaaaa

  • @leebrown1390
    @leebrown1390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m scared to prune! 😱I have a beautiful tree started!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      first cut's always the hardest

  • @chrisbbqandsmokingmeat2061
    @chrisbbqandsmokingmeat2061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have put one seed in water and the second one in water so when I get cutings I can graft them to that plans.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      once the stems get to about the diameter of a pencil you'll be ready to search google and find some scions to graft.

  • @Marlene5018
    @Marlene5018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There’s a small place in California, 20 minutes close from San Francisco where the population is 80 % latinos, mostly Mexicans and they planted in their front or back yards avocado trees that are giving hundreds of fruits! The oldest trees are around 50 yo. The average weather in this small city varies from 44 F to 77 F and rarely below 36 F or above 88 F.
    If I google the question: What zones can avocado trees grow? This is the answer:
    “Avocado are subtropical trees, accustomed to warm weather and semi humid climates. They only grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 8 through 11, but they don’t do well throughout those zones”
    But if I google the question like this: Does avocado trees grow around SanFrancisco Area? It show this:
    “Yes, it is true, you can successfully grow avocados in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout low elevation Northern California”
    *It is right the avocado trees grow more successfully right around the equator (latitudes at the 0 degree). However, avocado trees can grow in warm, frost-free gardens between the latitudes of 30 degrees north to 35 degrees south.
    *A better choice when growing avocado trees in zone 8 is the Mexican avocado, which can tolerate temps down to 19-20 F.
    *Having a avocado tree is a great investment because avocados are expensive! Here around San Francisco just one avocado 🥑 can cost between $0.60 to $3.00 dollars.
    *All this is just information, I’m fan of Mother Nature and avocado trees 😊

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! Thanks for all that information.

    • @Marlene5018
      @Marlene5018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard Your welcome! 🥰

    • @user-lc5uo5uj2f
      @user-lc5uo5uj2f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which city? Unincorporated San Mateo County. South of Redwood City, North of Menlo Park?

    • @Marlene5018
      @Marlene5018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-lc5uo5uj2f Between Redwood City, Palo Alto y Menlo Park, in this area :)

  • @phoxgames5800
    @phoxgames5800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    might not be able to harvest fruit outside, but I can enjoy a couple lush trees indoors

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      people are growing them all over the world like that.

  • @majie1018
    @majie1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coulda, shoulda be a teacher. You have what it takes. But, perhaps better served in what you are doing.🥑. Very creative in the composition of your videos. The rain was a nice piece. Good luck.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That rain storm was awesome! And yeah, I'd like to be a teacher.

  • @ghadiabifadel
    @ghadiabifadel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The video I was looking for. Thanks
    Do you graft the tree before or after pruning? And what thickness should it be at?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I typically don't prune the seedling if I'm going to graft it. I just wait until it's the thickness of a pencil or thereabouts

  • @user-ge6ve8qz7d
    @user-ge6ve8qz7d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What do you mean by "."?
    A good option is to chase your dreams. If you're a programer, but hate doing that, but love gardening, then go and become a gardener [[||. Happiness is very indeed important!

  • @maronalla4397
    @maronalla4397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am growing 5 avocado seed inside my house in greece and 3 more in my other house in Cyprus there 5 months old.. I wish someday they give me fruits 😍

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maro, good luck with the seedlings. Take a look at this vid, it tells you everything you need to know to get fruit from your trees: th-cam.com/video/ySeetOBf7og/w-d-xo.html

    • @maronalla4397
      @maronalla4397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your answer 😁

    • @mdiazdiaz5612
      @mdiazdiaz5612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maro first thing is first in order to get fruit in around 5 years you will have to graft you avocado plant very soon as soon as it reaches the thickness of a pencil if you don't graft you will have to wait anywhere from 8 to 12 years. If you don't know how to graft check videos out here from the same person he is super good.

    • @kimhicks4781
      @kimhicks4781 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Maro Nalla You could buy one grafted tree to be sure to get some good tasting fruit than at a later date buy some scions and graft on to your seedling. You can buy scions to graph onto your seedlings or if you know someone with a tree that is fruiting they may give you a branch from their tree. Unless you graph a scioñ you could wait and water for years and miss out on Avacados when you could buy a fruiting Avaçado and have fruit fairly soon. I am going to buy a Gem that's semi dwarf and fruits every year and a Reed that fruits every other year. Both are smaller trees and the Reed is slim and upright and the Gem is bush and note as tall. More wide. Then I would like some scion branches to put on seedlings with a variety of different Avaçado types. For sure would like a Nabal plus many other good àvacado variety to pick from. This way you don't have to wait many years to enjoy this super food according to experts. Good luck. Sounds like your doing good with your seedlings. I think you have a great climate for growing. 👍🏼

  • @alyonkabenya
    @alyonkabenya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from cold Russia 🇷🇺
    Thank you for this amazing channel! I’m growing avocado as my first plant (had troubles growing really anything before) and my roommate told me it looked as if it had not enough sun. By your videos I understood that everything is right 👌
    now I only need to try pruning and i have a question: is there any specific place where you should cut or just where you feel like?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Furious, the best place to start pruning would be when the very top starts to push out a new horn of growth you can just pinch that off with your finger. Otherwise if you want to cut the stem go up about 12 inches or so.

  • @Mega_Casual
    @Mega_Casual 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. My question is, if I live outside the best climate for growing outdoors and decide to grow indoors, can I graft the plant with say one of your graft stock and then hope to see fruit as an indoor plant?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're unlikely to get fruit indoors. the trees need one or two nights int he 40s to trigger flowering then the flowers need to be pollinate by honey bees.