light
Olive love bright sunshine, preferably 8-12 hours per day. Indoors, place in a South facing window. During short winter days, supplement with a grow light.
soil
Plant in an all-purpose potting soil.
water
Water when the top few inches of soil are dry. Under-watering causes new leaves to drop while over-watering causes mature leaves to brown; first at the edges and then all the way through. An even watering schedule is ideal.
fertilizer
Fertilize every 2 weeks during active growth. Cut fertilizer strength and frequency in half October - March.
tips and troubleshooting
These plants are particularly drought tolerant. Prune to keep plant height and shape as desired.
