Bright Direct Light – 250-1000 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹

• Requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight per day.

• Place within 2 ft / 60 cm of a south or southwest-facing window for maximum light.

• Ensure the plant has an unobstructed view of the sky.

• Consider a PAR Meter, or PAR Meter App to measure photosynthetically active radiation as PPFD (μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹).

• Consider using Grow Lights during the wintertime when the daylight hours are shorter.

Allow the soil to almost dry out before watering.

• Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.

• To determine when to water, use a knitting needle or chopstick to test the moisture at various depths.

• To ensure optimal plant health, a pot with drainage holes is essential.

• Water the plant thoroughly until water runs out the drainage holes. Then, allow the excess water to drain completely before placing the pot on a saucer or in a decorative planter.

• Water considerably less in the winter months when the plant isn’t actively growing.

Ready Potting Mix

• For optimal growth, use an organic all-purpose potting mix.

DIY Recipe

• 3 parts Coir, 1 part Pumice, 1 part Worm Castings.

• Apply an organic all-purpose fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, from March to October.

Ideal Temperature Range

• 65-80 °F / 18-27 °C

Ideal Humidity Range

• < 40%

Time to Maturity

• 3-5 years

Eventual Height

• 3-6 ft / 1-2 m

Eventual Spread

• 3-5 ft / 1-1.5 m

Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’

• A small tree with a weeping habit, adaptable, tolerant of frost and poor soils, and possibly self-fertile. It produces olives suitable for eating or making excellent olive oil.

Olea europaea ‘Cipressino’

• An upright, vigorous tree resembling the Italian cypress. It is hardy and shows good resistance to coastal conditions but requires a pollinator for abundant olive production.

Olea europaea ‘Frantoio’

• A self-fertile tree that is also a good pollinator. It has a classic small to medium size and produces a fruity aromatic oil.

Olea europaea ‘Hojiblanca’

• Recognizable for its long arching branches with distinct white undersides. It is cold-tolerant and produces long oval-shaped fruit for table and oil.

Olea europaea ‘Leccino’

• With an open semi-pendulous habit, it is easy to cultivate and tolerant of various conditions. It produces high-quality olives for table and oil but is self-sterile and needs a pollinator.

Olea europaea ‘Manzanilla’

• A small to medium upright tree with arching fruiting branches. It is known for its quality table olives.