How to Care for Olive Trees Indoors
All varieties of olive trees typically need at least 6 hours of full sun per day and regular watering during the growing season.
During the spring, summer, and early fall, make sure to water when the top inch of soil dries out. Water less in the winter while the tree is dormant.
Olive trees also like hot, dry conditions, so don’t be afraid to put them in the hottest part of your house. And there’s no need to buy a humidity tray or humidifier for these plants!
If you want your tree to grow fruit, you’ll also want to provide a few months of cold conditions around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If you live in an area with mild winters, you can put them outside or near a cool window.
Indoor Olive Tree Soil
Make sure to choose a fast-draining soil like a nice, grainy cactus mix. You might also want to mix in a few handfuls of perlite or bark to increase drainage and aeration. Make sure your pot drains well, and empty the drainage tray immediately after watering.
Your tree will need to be re-potted every few years, and make sure to switch out the soil for a fresh batch each time.
How To Prune Olive Trees Indoors
Pruning your olive tree is important to manage its size and to help it bear fruit if that’s your goal.
As a rule, avoid pruning the first year. Size shouldn’t be an issue the first year, even if you’re not looking for fruit.
Afterward, you’ll want to keep your tree’s mature shape in mind when you’re pruning and shaping the plant. Make sure to prevent crowding so that all areas of the tree get plenty of light and airflow.
If you want your tree to fruit, make sure to leave the new growth but trim any shoots that grew fruit the year before (olive trees never fruit from the same spot twice!).
Fertilizing Indoor Olive Trees
During the growing season, fertilizer your olive tree 2-4 times per month with a balanced liquid fertilizer with a 1-1-1 NPK ratio. Avoid fertilizing in the winter.
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