Symbolism & fun facts
Light
Watering
Temperature
Care
Baby
Here I am! Your very own baby olive tree. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-[Official]-10-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_e271495bb2324a3191912797a6e0c8d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_239,h_159,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-%5BOfficial%5D-10-2.jpg)
After 2 weeks
After 2 weeks of pampering, it is time for a larger pot! Preferably a pot of 2 litres or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t ‘drown’).
![meerder treemore boompjes-lifestyle-[HR]-6.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_735d383476c84384b61a0b23fe61be94~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_239,h_239,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/meerder%20treemore%20boompjes-lifestyle-%5BHR%5D-6.jpg)
Outside
You can now put me outside. Put me in partial shade for a week or so, so I can acclimatise to the harsh sun. I can tolerate cold, but I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors if temperatures drop below -5°C.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-SoMe-[Official]-1-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_f3e2c5e98c1f48f4bd79f26cfabd78bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_163,h_244,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-SoMe-%5BOfficial%5D-1-2.jpg)
Teenager
What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I am twice the height of my pot, it is time for a larger home.
![L113 Olijfboompje - Olea Europea-lifestyle-[HR]-40-2.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf1b7_bf0da02c92c14df9be57c437274a7fc7~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_463,y_0,w_3573,h_3648/fill/w_239,h_244,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/L113%20Olijfboompje%20-%20Olea%20Europea-lifestyle-%5BHR%5D-40-2.jpg)
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Fertiliser & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors when temperatures drop below -5°C.
Testimonials
Margreet
"At the time of writing, 2.5 years after my father received the olive tree, it is now in full bloom for the second time and has reached a height of 2.85 meters! We are deeply impressed and greatly amazed (along with our family and friends) at how quickly this olive tree is growing!"
