Who doesn’t love a hack that reduces food waste AND gets you a free house plant? That’s right, you can use the pit of your avocado and grow a beautiful house plant! If you want to do this, follow the steps below.
Rinse and Soak
First, you’re going to rinse off the pit to remove any leftover avocado. Then, place it in a bowl of water and soak it for one hour.
Peel the Pit
Next you’re going to take the pit out of the water. You’ll be able to easily peel the outer layer off. Once the outer layer is peeled, it’s ready for the next step.
Wrap and Hide
Next, you’re going to wrap the pit in a damp paper towel. Roll it up into a ball and place it into a ziplock bag. Place the bag in a warm and dark place. Leave it there for a few weeks until the roots begin to grow.
Place in Water
For this next step, you’re going to place a few toothpicks in the top half of the pit at a downward-sloping angle. Place the pit into a cup of water so the roots are submerged and the top is not in the water.
Transfer to Soil
After a few weeks the roots will really start to grow. That means it’s time to place the roots into soil.
Enjoy Your Plant!
With time, the plant will grow taller and get big leaves. Enjoy your new beautiful house plant!
