My avocado pit split in two

Question

My avocado plant has been growing really well and it's healthy. One problem is that the pit it sprouted from has started getting kinda black and I touched it a bit too hard and it fell off. Also I think i've got blight on my avocado because some of the tips of the leaves are brown. My question is - is it a problem that the pit is no longer attached to the plant and how do I treat the disease(I am not sure if it is blight)

Answer 1

Once the plant is well established, the pit falling off should not matter.

As to the brown spots on the leaves, round up the usual suspects.

• Clean up any litter in the pot and clip off any clearly dead leaves. This will reduce the possibility of fungus.
• The correct water schedule is important. Different varieties will prefer different degrees of wetness in the soil. You may need to experiment.
• The right amount of light is important. Same advice as previous.
• Many plants do poorly near heating or A/C. I don't see such in your photos, just mention it for completeness. The air flow tends to dry out the leaves.
• Inspect for insects. You might need a small magifying glass. If there are insects, you need an insecticide that is safe for you and the plant. I don't know how avacados will react to insecticidal soap, but it's safe for you. Check with your local garden shop for some possibilities.
• The right sized pot is important. Some varieties will want to be "root bound." Others will want more space.
• The right kind of soil and fertilizer is important. Check with your local garden center for suggestions as to ferilizer that is safe for an avacado.

Answer 2

Avocado is a dicotyledon plant as compared to a monocotyledon. Meaning it has two seed leaves. They are the first leaves of the plant. Once it starts growing other leaves, these are discarded.

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I would leave them alone unless they are well and truly detached.