Olive
Olea europaea
Also known as: European olive · Family: Oleaceae
About this plant
A Mediterranean tree that fruits best after a cool winter. Let the soil dry between waterings; soggy roots are what kill it indoors.
Schedule
- water
- every 10–18 days
- fertilizer
- every 45 days
- repotting
- every 3 years
- Light
- Direct sun
- Humidity
- Low
- Temperature
- 2–32°C
Sources
Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.