Mix equal portions of peat moss and perlite in a small pot. Put the bottom one-third of the cutting into the potting soil and tamp the soil down around the base of the stem. Water the cutting. Keep in mind that rooting avocado cuttings will still require some patience. The resulting tree will likely not bear fruit for the first seven to eight years. How to Propagate a Cutting from Avocado Trees Remove the leaves from the bottom one-third of the stem. Scrape two opposing ¼- to ½-inch (0.5-1 cm.) strips of skin off the base of the stem or make two small cuts on either side of the cut area. This is called “wounding” and will increase the chances of rooting. Dip the wounded cutting in IBA (indole butyric acid) rooting hormone to stimulate root growth.

At this point, you can cover the pot, loosely, with a plastic bag to increase humidity. Or, just keep the cutting moist, watering only if the soil appears dry. Keep the cutting indoors in a warm area that receives indirect sun. Being light and portable is your biggest advantage! You can easily carry your avocado slicer wherever you want, and you can have your avocado ready in seconds wherever you want. It is easy to clean and store. The first step to propagating an avocado from cuttings is to take a cutting from an existing tree in early spring. Look for a new shoot with leaves that are not fully opened. Cut 5-6 inches (12.5-15 cm.) from the tip of the stem on the diagonal. Material: This perfect avocado slicer is made of shatter-resistant plastic and the inner blade is made of stainless steel. Product dimensions 7.87 *2.36 * 0.2 inches, 0.23 lbContinue to monitor the seedling for three weeks and then transplant it into a larger indoor pot or directly out into the garden if you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 4 or 5. Outdoor avocado trees should be planted in the sun, in well-draining soil with plenty of room for root spread. Multipurpose:Not only used for avocado, but also used for kiwi fruit, dragon fruit, etc.Enjoy all your delicious fruit with good-mood. I’m betting that many of us as children, started, or tried to start, an avocado tree from a pit. While this is a fun project, with this method you may very well get a tree but probably not fruit. Folks that definitely want fruit usually buy a grafted avocado sapling, but did you know growing avocado trees from cuttings is also possible? It’s true, the question is, how to propagate a cutting from avocado trees? Growing Avocado Trees from Cuttings