How to grow and care for Olea europaea
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Olea europaea, Indian olive, Wild-olive
Olea europaea 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
18C° ~23C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Olea europaea
How often should I water?
check Olea europaea Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Olea europaea need?
Bright direct
Grow light
Light preference
Olea europaea likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~23℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Olea europaea at home, make sure the temperature is 18~23℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Olea europaea prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Olea europaea is a member of Oleaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mediterranean |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Olea |
| Species | Olea europaea |
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