Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
Oleaceae
Olea europaea
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- Curated selection:
Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal – your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- “Get What You See” items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
One‑off photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
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Olea europaea at a glance:
Olea europaea brings narrow silver-green leaves, rugged bark, and a dry Mediterranean habit into containers, making it more about structure and longevity than lush tropical growth. In a pot it usually stays around 1.5–2.5 m indoors, far smaller than outdoor trees, but still develops a woody presence over time.
It needs full sun for much of the day, a sharply draining substrate, and careful watering only after the upper part of the mix has dried, because roots tolerate drought far better than stagnant moisture. Low humidity is not an issue, and good airflow helps keep growth cleaner in bright rooms, balconies, or sheltered terraces.
Creamy flowers may appear in strong light, but fruiting is uncommon indoors. Safe around pets, it suits growers who prefer slower, tougher, sun-loving plants.
Olea europaea
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Airy • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 10–28 °C • Avoid below: 5 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
shrub or tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 250 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Unknown – not confirmed on ASPCA/reliable vet sources
Origin & habitat
Africa, Medit. to S. Central China; subtropical habitat
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none — whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics – Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week – Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light – How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering – When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots – Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity – When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing – Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests – Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro – How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
Olea europaea
Sale price €26,75
