Olea europaea

Olive

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Curling leaves indicate that the plant is too wet.
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Olive trees love their sunshine
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If he's a fast grower, repot your plant into a bigger pot
More about propogation

Plant information

General

The charm of the olive (Olea) relates to a combination of its knotted trunk and continuously silvery-green leaves. Thanks to its characteristic appearance, this plant immediately adds a southern touch to the terrace or balcony, reminiscent of Mediterranean countries where olive trees grow everywhere. The Olive flowers in May and June with cream-coloured fragrant flowers that later produce the olives. These are edible, which makes the Olive both an ornamental tree as well as a fruit tree.

Care

Olive trees like a warm and sunny position. The root system can be kept fairly damp, but must have good drainage. Curling leaves indicate that the plant is too wet. Especially larger specimens can tolerate frosts to -5 degrees Celcius; at lower temperatures, cover the plant with protective cloth. If the olive tree is to be grown in a container, ensure good drainage; this allows it to stay more frost-free during the winter. During the March to September growth phase, apply a small amount of fertiliser, it is better to add too little than too much. Prune early in the Spring to maintain a nice shape as well as to stimulate growth.

Placing

This Mediterranean beauty loves his sunshine, so find a spot with enough direct sunlight. You can leave the plant outside once temperatures drop. If you want to keep the plant indoors, make sure you have enough natural, direct sunlight to keep him happy.

Propogation

Repot your plant once a year during spring. If your plant is a fast grower, make sure to repot the plant into a bigger plant pot to give him enough room to keep growing.