We provide 100% original Avocado Plant which is shipped in poly bag and without pots. Plant should not be give direct sunlight otherwise there leaves might get burn. It is recommended to dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the polybag plant comes in. Backfill mixing compost in with the top soil and plant into the loosened soil, watering is necessary. The plant may look dry due to transportation time. But the Avocado Plant is still good as it is an outdoor plant.