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Olea europaea

Olive tree

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Mediterranean evergreen tree with silvery-green foliage and edible fruit, highly drought-tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Olive tree
Family Oleaceae
Genus Olea
Species Europaea
Origin Southern Europe / Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Small creamy-white flowers in late spring
Leaf Color Silvery-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or cactus mix with perlite

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Watering

Water when soil is dry to touch, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure, indoors needs south-facing window with direct light

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Fertilization

Feed monthly during spring/summer with balanced liquid fertilizer

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Pruning

Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Olive Moth Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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