When properly cared for, this small tree is a striking addition to any room.
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An olive plant is a special addition to any indoor space.
Find out everything you’re gonna wanna know about how to care for olive trees below.
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“Olive plants prefer full sunlight,” Chad Massura, co-founder ofRosy Soil, says.
“They thrive in direct sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day.”
To achieve this inside your home, you’ll want to place your plant near a south-facing window.
Soil and Water
Massura says olive plants prefer well-draining soil and infrequent, deep watering.
“Allow the soil to dry out between waterings,” he says.
“Then, water when the top inch of soil feels dry.”
However, be careful not to overwater and be sure the soil is properly draining to avoid root rot.
“Apply a liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, following the package instructions,” he recommends.
But you would soon regret it.
So raw olives must be first be cured to make them more palatable for eating.
Outdoor olive trees can live for hundreds, or sometimes even thousands of years.
Indoor olive trees, however, have a much shorter lifespan, living for around eight to nine years.
Fortunately, olive trees are perfectly safe to have around cats and dogs.
