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OLIVIA [European Olive]

Olea europeana 'Mission'

Name: [European Olive]
Brand: Atrium Plants
Price: 799.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R 799.00

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The classic European Olive is a must-have tree for its beautiful silvery leaves, easy care nature and symbolism of peace, wisdom, prosperity, victory and tranquility. No other tree has been so revered by Greek & popular Mediterranean culture. In ancient times it symbolised the eternal link between man and the earth. Still today, indoor plant trends include Olive Trees in bright spots in the house to bring us even closer to nature. There are endless ways to style your olive!

Plant comes in a 20L grow bag, approx 28cm diametre. Approx height: 2,5m from the ground. Available for local delivery in Joburg only

Plant Care

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About Plant

Caring for Olivia

Light

Olives prefer spending their days soaking up the rays with a view over the ocean - ah the life! Lucky with our warm sunny climate we can successfully grow them indoors too. If you want to bring their incredible spirit into the house, ensure they get plenty of light (at least 6 hrs a day) through a large north facing window where they can also get fresh air and good air circulation. You may find over the long term you will have to move it outside if it stops growing.

Water & humidity

Olives do not need much water when established, and are drought tolerant. Water potted olives deeply when the soil is dry. Do not subject them to soggy soil and make sure it drains well.

Feeding

Olive trees do not need much fertiliser, especially if they are not fruiting (which they won't do indoors or for the first few years of their life). Feed 1 - 2 times in summer with a balanced all purpose fertiliser.

Re-potting

The European Olive is slow growing compared to its cousin the African Olive & you'll only need to re-pot every couple of years. Eventually you'll have to plant it in the ground, but they can fare really well in a pot for up to a decade. Use well-draining potting soil with added gravel for drainage if you are prone to overwatering.

Atrium Top Tip

You can shape your olive by pruning it. Remove lower branches if you want a taller stem & lollipop effect, or pinch off the growing tips at the top of the tree if you want bushiness.

Quirky plant fact

Olive Trees can reach 500 years old & develop beautiful gnarly twisted trunks over time. The oldest olive tree is found in none other than Greece, and is over 2000 years old and still produces fruit. The burnt ash of olive tree branches is a good garden fertiliser.

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OLIVIA [European Olive] Olea europeana 'Mission'