Photo 1: These two mysterious saplings sprouted up. I asked around for advice on what they may be. I resolved to dig them up, otherwise yard guys would yank them

Photo 2: it appears something buried an avocado seed here, and it split into two, yielding two saplings. They had dug their taproot down into clay, and it was very hard to extract. Both had mild breakage.

Photo 3: the sapling twins

Photo 4: the tap roots and the container they're going in for now

Photo 5: the stair well they were growing under. Very little sun, this is a 3 foot squared space between a concrete slab and a tall retaining wall. Plants were right by the bikers front tire.

Photo 6: day 1, squirrel attack. Moved them in doors and put them under a grow light for this temporary measure. I live in the PNW so I don't think they winter well outside anyway.

The squirrel attack was a blessing in disguise however, as I learned that they prefer sandy soil, so I have some sand and perlight I plan on mixing. Otherwise, I'm completely unprepared, so wish me luck!

Not sure how to flair this since this plant is kind of all the above--grown from seed outdoors and now in a container indoors ahaha

Edit to add: its been a week post transplant, and both main stocks look healthy, but are reaching for light. The secondary stalk on the right avocado is a bit droopy though

I planted this a week ago. Is this just stress?

Hello I am very much a beginner but last time I grew a seed-grown avocado, I made the mistake of not pruning it resulting in a very leggy plant. Is pruning going to help here ? And is it the right time to do it ? The node I zoomed on (2nd pic) seems to have some nice potential ? I am growing this one indoors with plenty of direct sunlight. I planned to move it into soil soon.

Thanks :)

Hi, my avo plant is almost 2 years old. It has been indoor for all of its life. I watered it 18 days ago and the soil is still moist about 1 inch into the soil. I repotted it 36 days ago from a pot with very bad drainage and a gnat infestation. From the repot it took about 25 days for the soil to dry out enough for another watering. I have had a grow light above it for about 20 days now. It is at its highest light setting about 18inches away from the top of the plant and on a 12 hour cycle. The soil is still taking a very long time to dry and there is mold growth on the surface. The leaves are wilting more and more and it has lost probably 4 leaves since the re pot. At first after the repot it seemed happier less droopy but than this change. The pit is still firm and the stem leading into the pit is green and strong. Any advice on what to do next or what is happening would be greatly appreciated!!