HOW TO GROW AVOCADO FROM SEED | Easy step by step guide without using toothpicks or cones

One of the best and easiest houseplants to have is an avocado growing in hydro. Costing nothing more than a trip to the groceries, growing avocado from seed is a fun and simple way to add to your houseplant collection. It's also a great way to reuse glass and plastic bottles you already have at home. Once the roots are established, you could also transfer the avocado into soil if you'd like to see it gradually mature into an outdoor plant.
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[@themexican7384]

girl you have no idea how calming this video was. i am inspired to have an avocado jungle now. thank you. your choice of music was stellar

[@TheStyleGene]

Oh wow, thank you so very much for such a lovely comment! It really makes my day to know how much you enjoyed the music selection. I really appreciate it!

[@junbug9435]

that was a beautiful video and I like how green and beautiful your avocado tress came out to be. Nice job The Style Gene!

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much, Junbug! Appreciate your love comment. 🌱

[@jodobie6157]

Wow so amazing how nature grows. Thank you for sharing .

[@TheStyleGene]

It truly is! Nature never fails to impress and amaze. 💚 Thanks so much for watching, Jo.

[@robynreid7591]

Thank you for sharing - this is simple to understand and so beautiful.

[@TheStyleGene]

You’re most welcome, Robyn. 😊 Glad you found it helpful and enjoyed the video.

[@elizabethapisaloma4409]

AMAZING!!!! Thank you for that beautiful video well explained 🥰

[@TheStyleGene]

You're most welcome, Elizabeth! I'm so glad it's helpful. 💚

[@ryc6043]

I like the way how you did that avocado. Your avocado video is so great.

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you liked it.

[@junbug9435]

I've learned something new now and thanks to you.

[@TheStyleGene]

You're most welcome and happy avocado planting! 😊

[@Carlieralph]

love it thank you!

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much! Glad you loved it. 💚

[@nadirhossain6482]

Excellent!

[@TheStyleGene]

Many thanks, Nadir! 🌱

[@GraftingTactick]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👌 🌴🍃☘🌿🌱🌲

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed it! 🪴

[@manons6984]

The twin plants are super cute, identical twins. 😍

[@TheStyleGene]

💚💚

[@rakanhassan2578]

Marvelous

[@TheStyleGene]

Thank you so much!

[@natashascott5279]

Would REALLY LOVE an update on the double and six stalk trees!! 💛💛

[@TheStyleGene]

The six stalk struggled to grow but the double one is still here. Will try to feature it in one of my future videos. 💚

[@kungfujai]

Wow 😳 good 👍

[@TheStyleGene]

Thank you so much! Hope you try it out too. 🌱

[@syedsultan5293]

Good job 👍 God bless you all

[@TheStyleGene]

Thank you. Take good care!

[@rhondawilliams2140]

I am excited to try this. Buying avocados tomorrow. 😍

[@TheStyleGene]

I'm glad to hear, Rhonda! Enjoy your avocados and remember to be patient with the rooting process. 👍🏼

[@rhondawilliams2140]

@@TheStyleGene yes ma’am. Thank you. 😍

[@darealletti7053]

Wow 😌 such an informative videos planting an avocado soon 😌

[@TheStyleGene]

Glad you found it informative and hope your avocado grows beautifully. 😊

[@janicelembo9093]

What is a while? 7 years?

[@shelburnjames7337]

Very nice

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks.

[@MarieNorth-bk1fu]

Thank you!!!

[@clumsycoco]

amazing what you've done! Is it okay if the part of the root exposed to the air turns brown ? does it mean it is going bad. I've seen other videos where the roots are complete submerged in water so wondering if it is okay to be sitting partially exposed like that.

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much, Zippy. I top up the water every week or two so the roots aren't left exposed to air for too long. Hasn't been an issue so far but if you'd like to be on the safe side, you can submerge it in water as well.

[@gardeningwithneetu1177]

Great sharing...stay connected

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much, Neetu. Hope you’ve been well. 🪴

[@michelleestrada5610]

AMAZING VIDEO! I usually just peel them right off the bat and it’s MUCH easier to remove the brown part🥰

[@TheStyleGene]

Well done, Michelle! 💚

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

what a great channel this lady is stellar

[@TheStyleGene]

Thank you for the kind comment, Rich.

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

@@TheStyleGene I love plants your channel is awesome. Are you a music lover

[@TheStyleGene]

Glad you do! Yes, sure am a music lover.

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

@@TheStyleGene I'm also growing a lemon tree and a Mexican lime tree

[@TheStyleGene]

Lemon and lime trees are the best! Well done.

[@christinelane872]

I'm so excited to get started. Thank YOU so much. I had no idea that avocados were so easy to sprout. But I have heard that it takes up to 10yrs for fruits to produce. Is this true?

[@TheStyleGene]

Fantastic! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the process once you get started. 💚 They do sprout as easily as green beans but yes, you’re right that they can take years to produce fruit when planted in soil. Much patience required. 😊

[@fannydimou9607]

Hi! Such beautiful plants and aesthetics. Quick question: once the rooting system gets very dense, how do you refill? Isn't there a danger that you cut off the rooting system if you lift! And how do you clean the bottle?! It seems impossible with such a small bottle opening. Any tips? Thanks and keep feeding us amazing images🥑🌺

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks for the kind comment, Fanny. 💚 I do refill the bottles as the plant will drink it up. Once a week I carefully lift the seed ever so slightly to reveal a small opening at the rim of the bottle. I top the water up using my IKEA watering can which has a very thin and narrow spout. As for cleaning the bottle, I only pour out all the water and refill (again with the little opening between seed and bottle rim) so it’s not a thorough clean. But this is also because I chose to reuse drink bottles with smaller necks. You could always grow the avocado plant in a larger vessel which would make it heaps easier to completely clean the bottle and refill. Hope this helps. 😊

[@fannydimou9607]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Very helpful! I will try the bottle method as it is very beautiful :) All the best!

[@TheStyleGene]

My pleasure, Fanny. Glad you found it helpful. Take care! 🌱

[@mittalikhatri2279]

hi. thanks for sharing. does water quality play any role in growth in plants as hard or soft water.

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks so much for watching. I have tried both hard and soft water for my avocado seeds and haven't noticed much of a difference, to be honest.

[@jonathank5149]

Just wondering what liquid fertiliser you are adding to the water, how much is added and if it is having a big affect on their development. All your plants look beautiful BTW.

[@TheStyleGene]

Hey Jonathan, thanks so much for the kind words. 😊 I use Plant Runner's Indoor Plant Food for my indoor plants and the measurement is 1ml (the dropper has a measurement indicator) per 1 litre, but all the avocados in this video got to where they are without fertilising so I can't say for sure if they would have a more positive growth with plant food added. If adding to the avocado, I'd measure based on the size of the bottle and amount of water used. Link to the product here: theplantrunner.com/products/indoor-plant-food

[@jonathank5149]

@@TheStyleGene Thank you 😊

[@TheStyleGene]

@@jonathank5149 my pleasure. 😊

[@RhinoDNA]

Once sprouted with good growth, can it be pruned to cause branching out of the plant?

[@TheStyleGene]

Good question, Sandy. I haven’t tried that, to be honest. Worth giving it a go? 💚

[@Krystaal-qe6so]

Yes it can even better when pinched can produce up to 4 branches

[@RecoveredRidleyTruther]

When they get big and start growing leaves do you ever have to transplant or can they just stay in the glass forever?

[@TheStyleGene]

They just stay in the glass as indoor ornamental plants for me. You can also transplant them into soil to grow into a fruiting plant but it does take a while so much patience is required. 😊

[@christinelane872]

@@TheStyleGene yes, I'm happy for them to be ornamental. Its the thrill of being successful in actually growing something 🌺

[@TheStyleGene]

It brings so much joy watching them grow and I hope you have a beautiful journey with your ornamental avocados. 🌱

[@dalu7612]

What to do when the avocado is too huge growing in water? Mine right now is like 60 cm and still standing in my glas bottle full of water :O

[@julietauscher5963]

I wonder if forgetting about them caused the double and triple shoots

[@TheStyleGene]

There are multiple studies on polyembryonic avocado seeds online that make for interesting reading. 🪴

[@NMW80]

Keep the polyembryonic seeds. They are meant to fruit earlier and be a clone of the mother fruit.

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks for the helpful advice. 💚

[@janicelembo9093]

What's a polyembryonic seed.

[@rbfreitas]

@@janicelembo9093 A seed with many embryos (i.e. many "trees" sprouting). Those 2 mentioned on the video (one with 2 trees and another with 6 trees).

[@bismillahrabbani9006]

​@@rbfreitas This is so interesting. Thank you!❤

[@OscarGonzalez-kb3gg]

when do you take the seeds out of the bottles and how do you plant them in soil.? I hear the roots are fragile.

[@TheStyleGene]

I personally have not planted mine in soil but you can remove the seed from the bottle as soon as the roots and leaves are well developed. They do grow hardy and less fragile over time so once you remove them, they won't go back into the bottle. Hope this helps.

[@aman9478]

When we put the seed in the bag with wet paper for 2 weeks, we have to change that wet paper or it’s no need for two weeks, having enough water for 2 weeks?

[@TheStyleGene]

I would check the progress of the seed every 2 weeks as some take longer to sprout. Then if you find that the paper needs more moisture, you can replace it with another wet one. It depends on how dry or humid the area is where you live as well. Hope this helps. 😊

[@aman9478]

@@TheStyleGene thanks a lot 😊

[@TheStyleGene]

@@aman9478 my pleasure! 😊

[@abegeorge819]

Do you have any that you planted and bore fruit?

[@TheStyleGene]

Hey Abe, I haven't planted any in soil as I prefer to grow them indoors in water. But I've heard of others bearing fruit successfully when transferring to soil. A little bit of patience is needed as it can take a while to bear fruit. Hope this helps. 😊

[@carolmcfarlane716]

If the seed burst open can it still germinate if you tie with a cord?

[@TheStyleGene]

Do you mean tying a cord around the seed to close the section where it cracks open? I haven't tried but it should still germinate if the cord isn't too tight.

[@whizzkid6427]

Do you use liquid fertilizer to keep them growing?

[@TheStyleGene]

I didn’t for these but you can certainly add a little bit to the water if you’d like. 😊

[@samiyamim1024]

Thank you for sharing this video ..I also do the same 😍😍 and I get the results but When I went to take out the seed from the tissue, a small green plant came out, the head was a little broken, what should I do now? Please reply 😣

[@TheStyleGene]

No worries, Samiya. Glad to hear you've seen the results with your avocado seeds. When you say the head was a little broken, do you mean the leaf of the stem? If the stem is still healthy then it should still sprout new leaves. 🌱 Hope this helps.

[@chukwukaigboaka4619]

Can one easily take it out from the bottle for transplant when the roots are heavy and large?

[@TheStyleGene]

Hey Chukwuka, I’ve had success carefully removing the roots from the bottles so you shouldn’t have issues moving them from water to soil that way. Maybe do it before the roots are too developed. All the best! 🌱

[@chukwukaigboaka4619]

@@TheStyleGene Thanks

[@denisecatlett7427]

Can I use the smaller avocado 🥑 pitts?

[@TheStyleGene]

Yes, you all avocado seeds should work regardless of size.

[@arabiacoleman5337]

Can I just leave the plant in the bottle...or at some point do I take the plant out of the bottle

[@TheStyleGene]

You can leave it in the bottle. Mine live solely as hydro plants. Depending on size of bottle, the roots may start to fill up so if you start with a smaller bottle, upgrade to a bigger one before the plant gets trickier to remove.

[@spenserkao]

Would transporting to soil makes it grow faster, due to nutrition?

[@TheStyleGene]

Yes, it definitely will and could bear fruit in the long-term.

[@Letsrid3]

Hi, my avocado has been growing for month then stopped! It has not been growing for month. It stays at the same size, with 7 good size leaves, and one small one. The small one has been the same size for month. There are two leaves, its tip is brown, about 3mm long or so. What happened and how to fix it? Thanks! I am anxious!!

[@TheStyleGene]

Hey Kitty. Thanks for reaching out. Don't be anxious as slow or stunted growth is normal with the avocado seed plant. After a while it might just maintain its size and number of leaves. Some seeds won't keep sprouting new leaves but it doesn't mean the plant isn't going to survive. 🌱

[@harmonlewis946]

Will these produce avocados using this method?

[@TheStyleGene]

Not if they are left in water as they will only produce leaves and be an ornamental plant. If you do transfer it to soil, it should eventually grow into a tree and produce avocados but the process takes a few years.

[@Jay-wi5gh]

Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering how long it took for your seeds to grow stems and leaves? Mine have grown roots but that's about it and it has been like that for a couple of months. But the roots look healthy. Anyway, thank you 😊 💕🪴

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks for taking the time to watch, Jay! 😊 I find that timing for each seed to sprout can differ. I've had ones that already grew shoots while wrapped in the moist paper towel, some that had roots in water for a couple of weeks and up to a couple of months. I've also had instances where the seed rooted but just won't grow stems or leaves, so don't be disheartened if that happens. I'll give it another month to see if there are any signs of the seed cracking open a little wider but otherwise you can keep trying with a new avocado seed. Each one is unique in its own so just because one failed doesn't mean the next one succeed. 🌱 Keep on trying! 💚

[@Jay-wi5gh]

@@TheStyleGene Oooo okay. This is good to know. So I can still have a little hope 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you so much for responding also I really appreciate it 😁

[@Jay-wi5gh]

@@TheStyleGene I wanted to come back to this post because my avocado plant is GROWING!!🙌🏽🙌🏽 I am so happy you told me to give it more time. Thank you ! 😊

[@TheStyleGene]

That’s fantastic news! You’re most welcome and thank you also for the update, Jay. I’m glad your avocado plant is bringing you much joy now. Keep them growing! 🌱

[@colorfulhag5144]

A couple of weeks ago I dropped a avocado seed that had split and it cracked in half, I tied the half’s together with string and a rubber band, I put it in water today what else should I do?

[@TheStyleGene]

If it's still rooting, it should be ok but I can't be 100% sure as I don't have any experience with split seeds in my collection. Hope it survives!

[@colorfulhag5144]

@@TheStyleGene ok thank you

[@oahugrown8088]

Will this give fruit later if planted in soil?

[@TheStyleGene]

It should but will take quite a long time so much patience is required. 😊

[@giannialberghieri3937]

Help! I changed my avocado's water and the leaves became dry

[@espoirespoir3710]

Hi what's variety this ? Hass or lamb hass

[@TheStyleGene]

Hi there. I have a mix of Hass and Sheppard.

[@MariaLopez-xo4xh]

How often do you change the water?

[@TheStyleGene]

I usually top up the water once a week and completely change it over about once a month.

[@MariaLopez-xo4xh]

@@TheStyleGene thank you so much

[@TheStyleGene]

@@MariaLopez-xo4xh my pleasure! 💚 Happy avocado growing. 🪴

[@melissiasutton629]

How long does it take before a fruit is produced?

[@TheStyleGene]

When growing in water, the plant won't bear fruit. It'll have to be transferred into soil and can take quite a long time, depending on growth conditions. I personally don't have experience growing avocado fruit as I use the seed purely as ornamental plants.

[@clo5522]

Does this method produce fruit? Thanks.

[@TheStyleGene]

not when the plant is in water. If you transfer to soil, it should produce fruit but does take a while. 😊

[@Letsrid3]

Besides avocado, what other plants do you plant it with a water bottle? Thanks

[@TheStyleGene]

Not really water bottle specific but if you're thinking of plants that can thrive growing in water, there's also the sweet potato that can grow similarly to this avocado seed but in a bigger vessel/ vase. Then there are houseplants you can propagate and also grow in water such as the devil's ivy, philodendrons, monsteras, and more. Hope this helps. 🌱

[@Letsrid3]

@@TheStyleGene Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

[@TheStyleGene]

@@Letsrid3 my pleasure! 🌱

[@Letsrid3]

@@TheStyleGene Hi, It's me again. Do you prune them? Thanks! :)

[@TheStyleGene]

Hi Kitty. 😊 Nah, I don’t prune them but occasionally when there are new leaves growing, I remove older ones if they are starting to brown.

[@alaaaljarousha6556]

If the roots have turned black after putting the rooted avocado seed in water.. does that mean it won’t grow successfully?

[@TheStyleGene]

Usually if the roots turns black it's a sign of rotting. If not all roots have turned colour, you could cut off just the dying ones, but otherwise you may have to start over with another avocado seed.

[@jw3905]

Do you have to peel the seed?

[@TheStyleGene]

Aside from aesthetic reasons, I find that it allows the seed to crack open easily and sprout that way.

[@jonadabmonday6289]

How many years does it take avocado to bring out fruit?

[@TheStyleGene]

Generally quite a few years. I haven't tried growing them in soil but from what I've heard it can take quite some time to grow.

[@chinatownboy7482]

Thanks for the video. Very amusing. I was entertained. I just couldn't imagine a commercial grower with thousands of seeds wrapped in wet towels and plastic bags. I bought a bottle of gin. I couldn't get the same brand. So I bought the cheap gin from Trader Joe's. Now I have to drink all of the gin, before I can start this project. How many of these seeds have come to fruition? What kind of harvest can I expect from a gin bottle tree?

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks for watching. Oh, you didn't have to buy a bottle of gin for this 😊. Any bottle will do if it fits the avocado seed with space for the roots to grow. Commercially they would grow avocados differently. This process only applies to houseplant lovers for ornamental purposes. The plant will not produce fruit this way. Hope this helps.

[@chinatownboy7482]

@@TheStyleGene Too late. I already drank the gin.

[@joelvijay3809]

I wonder if avocado can grow in tropical climates. I wanna try this but I'm so lazy to wait 2 weeks 😂

[@TheStyleGene]

😄 good things take time to grow. And yes, it actually prefers tropical climates.

[@cinthiach4031]

Thank you! I will try growing a few seeds 🤩

[@TheStyleGene]

@@cinthiach4031 glad you found it helpful. Would love to see your avocado seeds when they’ve grown! 😊

[@louel9272]

It is a tropical tree

[@snactivist]

Does it become too heavy??

[@TheStyleGene]

Not at all as it only grows to a certain size.

[@snactivist]

@@TheStyleGene thank you very much! I’m glad to hear that because I love this idea and have the perfect decorative bottles to try this with. I’ve actually been saving seeds since I commented this just in case you said exactly what you did 🤗🩷 I can’t wait, thanks again!

[@mrex6808]

My Avocado planted in water and the roots have a layer of white color I tried to clean it but didn’t work and actually I don’t know what is it and how to deal with it help please!

[@TheStyleGene]

Hi, that sounds like cloudy fungus growing on your roots. I would usually remove, give the bottle a thorough clean, and hold the roots under running water to gently remove the fungus before placing it back into a jar of water. Hope this helps.

[@mrex6808]

@@TheStyleGene Thank you so much for your consideration❤️

[@josephferradino3098]

Before I didn't do any research on the subject. I just put it in a bag with a paper towel, I never took the skin off the seed. After it sprouted I just planted the whole seed in a pot with dirt. Do you think it matters?? Cause you say the seed splits and falls off later?? I mean its growing.. only has two leaves though after 2 months.. about 5 inches tall.🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@TheStyleGene]

I think that's fine if you're planting it in soil. 👍🏼 The root should take and grow like any other plant in a pot. It's only when we're doing it in water that the seed is important to balance and ensure the plant stays upright on a bottle. Removal of the skin also adds to the aesthetic if placing in water but isn't necessary in soil. I've heard that avocados take some time to grow in soil so you may want to look up other KZbin videos to find out more. 😊

[@dawest767]

Can you actually get avocados from these?

[@TheStyleGene]

You will have to plant it in soil to get avocados. Planting in water is mainly ornamental.

[@janicelembo9093]

Do these fruit

[@TheStyleGene]

They don't and will be purely ornamental. For fruit, you'll have to transfer to soil.

[@lesgully]

Interesting. Music too loud. Makes it hard to understand speech.

[@iputuindrapranata9962]

You re so beautiful ❤️❤️

[@TheStyleGene]

Thank you. ☺️ You’re too kind.

[@MrTylerRenick]

What’s a fortnite

[@shabeermahar5898]

Please no music in the back ground of the video, very distracting , if you you have to have it then please lower the volume should be lower then your speech voice...thanks

[@TheStyleGene]

Thanks for the feedback, Shabeer. The music volume is already much lower than my voice in parts where I’m talking. Seems to sound ok to many but will lower it further in future videos if it’s still too loud for you.