please help me, my avocado plant looks very sick.

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cynthiasusan Kissimmee, FL Apr 30, 2015

Help, my avocado plant is sick. i went away for awhile, and accidentally left it out side on a table where it collected water at the base of its pot. also i think it has a pest problem.

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davedigsdirt Yellville, AR(Zone 6b) Apr 30, 2015

It appears it may have developed phytophthora root rot from the long exposure to overly wet soil. It is fairly common in avocados and slowly spreads throughout the stem (the brown spots in the stem) and throughout the circulatory system of the plant. It is a fungal disease and can be treated with most fungicides but results are marginal at best. You can try transplanting it into a new container, somewhat larger, filled with fresh dry mix and treat it regularly with fungicide of your choice. Fungicides are not a cure, they merely slow the disease so long term survival is doubtful.

Dave

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Gitagal Baltimore, MD(Zone 7a) May 01, 2015

I also see signs of Mealy Bugs in picture #1. See the white fluff in the crotch
and the smaller white specks around it. MB can hide in very small crevices.

You can dab that whole area with rubbing alcohol to kill them.
They hide very well, though. Repeat this treatment a couple of times.
Use a systemic product in the soil.

I cannot comment on the root rot Dave posted about. Gita

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cynthiasusan Kissimmee, FL May 01, 2015

Thank you for you responses, I really don't want my avocado plant to die. It's my first growing attempt and i want to do all i can to try and save it. All the advice is greatly appreciated. Also i'd like to treat it organically/naturally if possible. thank you so much..


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