Care Card

Olive / Olea bonsai

Direct light Direct light

Prefers direct exposure to sunlight.

Frequent watering Frequent watering

Water once or twice a week in summer and once a week in winter. Check that the substrate is a little dry before watering again. Expect to water more often in bright light conditions and less often in low light conditions.

Normal humidity Normal humidity

Any kind of humidity is fine, you can spray it every 2 weeks.

Suitable for pets Suitable for pets

This plant is safe for your pet, they can live together happily.

Bonsai Olea Eurpoea (10 years old)
Bonsai Olea Eurpoea (10 years old)

Advice

  • It is an evergreen tree that grows slowly but steadily. From its fruit, the olives, the prized olive oil is extracted.
  • It does not tolerate excess water, as its roots could rot.
  • Use a well-drained substrate and you will see that it does not stop growing.
  • It likes to be outdoors and needs sun and cold to produce fruit

Signs of weakness

  • Dry Bonsai: lack of watering.
  • Yellow leaves: excess water, lack or excess of fertiliser.