Small Avocado

The fruit of this tree is very well-known; scooping out the soft, buttery flesh with a little salt: delicious! What is less known is that this fruit is particularly healthy due to its unsaturated fats and ample amounts of iron, potassium, and protein.

The plants can be kept as houseplants and should only be moved outdoors at high temperatures. Water sufficiently, but do not let the plant sit in water; therefore, use well-draining pots and soil mixture. Spray regularly as the plant enjoys high humidity.

Two plants provide a better chance of fruit set, as cross-pollination is more successful than self-pollination. Both male and female flowers appear on one plant (monoecious); these are white, very small, and need to be pollinated among themselves with some help from us (or insects).

Names:

• Latin: Persea americana
• Dutch: Avocado
• Also known as: Advocaatpeer
• English: Avocado