How to care for a Olive Tree

How To Care for an Olive Tree

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/ Winter.

Watering requirements

Water every 1 week, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. Tolerates normal room humidity levels.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant!

Fun Fact

Olive trees are incredibly long-lived. While the average tree lives for several hundred years, many in the Mediterranean are over 1,000 years old. The "Olive Tree of Vouves" in Crete is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old—and it still produces olives today!

Plant Origin

Mediterranean coast

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Olive Tree:
  • Leaf drop, moist potting mix:

Not enough light

  • Yellow leaves, leaf drop:

Overwatered

  • Leaf drop, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered