I am an avocado cultivar adapted to tropical climates, producing medium-to-large fruits.

Native to Central America; tropical selections cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Latin America.

Water weekly; drip irrigation preferred in dry spells.

Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Thrives in 22–32°C; tolerates high humidity but not frost.

Plant in well-drained sandy-loam soil; spacing 5–6 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with calcium and magnesium.

Botanical name: Persea americana; Family: Lauraceae; Tropical selections often Guatemalan × West Indian hybrids.

Fruits are safe; leaves and seeds toxic to pets.

Moderate; dense canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in healthy fats, vitamin E, and potassium; used fresh, in guacamole, and salads.

Susceptible to root rot, anthracnose, and mites; requires good drainage and pest monitoring.

Can live 40–60 years; starts fruiting in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 7 onward.