Olive Bonsai / Olea

Advice

• It is an evergreen tree, slow-growing but steady. From its fruits, the olives, the prized olive oil is extracted.
• It does not tolerate excess water; its roots could rot.
• Use substrate with good drainage, and you will see it keeps growing.
• It likes to be outdoors and needs sun and cold to produce fruit.

Fun facts

According to botanical mythology, having a bonsai at home attracts purity and goodness.

Signs of weakness

• Dry bonsai: lack of watering.
• Yellow leaves: excess water, lack or excess of fertilizer.