6 Tips to Grow Avocado in a Pot and Get It to Fruit 陋 1. Germination basics Clean the seed, insert toothpicks, place it in water, and wait until roots and shoots appear. 2. Right pot choice Pick a pot thats easy to move indoors if temperatures fall below 50ºF 10ºC. 3. Soil requirements Use an acidic mix of peat, coconut fiber, worm humus, and perlite for proper aeration. 4. Care essentials Keep it safe from cold, avoid overheating, and water consistently with good drainage. 5. Fertilizing routine Feed with worm humus during spring and summer for strong growth. 6. Pruning for success After one year, prune the plant to encourage branching and better fruiting potential.