Olea europaea aka Olive

Olive demands precise care and specific environmental conditions, making it suitable for experienced plant enthusiasts seeking a rewarding challenge.

Olive should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Olive loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Olive prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Olive to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Olive is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Olive. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Olive should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Olive as it grows vertically.

Olive’s native range is Europe through Oceania.

Yes, if you provide your Olive with adequate sunlight and water, you can expect it to bloom.