Many avocado varieties thrive best in USDA zones 8 to ... for avocado trees as they provide good temperature control. If the leaves seem dry from indoor heat, use a plant mister to hydrate them ...

“The leaves were turning black and brown ... Trials are also underway in determining particular avocado varieties that are more resistant to avocado lace bug than others. For backyard gardeners ...

The lace bug feeds on the leaves of avocado plants and extracts nutrients from foliage, causing gradual destruction of the leaves, the Agriculture Department said. The lace bug does not feed on ...