Olive

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.