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Oct 17, Avocado trees need a loose soil so regular soil is not recommended as it will be too heavy/thick. You may have to repot in a lighter soil. If you are using regular tap water you may have a salt buildup that will need to be removed. Nov 30, If your avocado tree is losing leaves, the most common reasons are spider mites or root rot.

Spider mites can be managed with miticide or natural predators, while root rot is best avoided through good cultural practices. Jul 23, In the flowering season, avocado trees drop dead leaves and their healthy one’s flower. This is why keeping tip burn to ten percent is recommended.

When I looked at it, the leaves where down and it looked sick, so I took it right inside.

Excessive tip burn and brown leaves may end up in fewer flowers, meaningless fruit. The most common reason for tip burn is salt accumulation, more specifically, shrubclean.barted Reading Time: 6 mins. Sep 20, Answer: Avocados lose their leaves for many reasons. Too much water and not enough sunlight can cause leaves to turn yellow and lower leaves to drop.

If your plant continues to sprout new growth, I wouldn't worry. Avocados are also self-thinning.