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Sign up freeOlea europaea
Mediterranean evergreen. Self-fertile but better with second tree. Needs hot dry summers. Grow in containers in cold climates and bring indoors below -10Β°C.
Attract Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs, Lacewings, Hoverflies to keep them in check β plant African MarigoldExcellent, French MarigoldExcellent and CosmosGood nearby.Water: Low Β· Height: 800 cm Β· Soil: Well-draining, alkaline β drought-tolerant
Olive is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Monstera deliciosa
houseplantShares Olive's vulnerability to mites β same companion strategies apply
Chamaedorea elegans Mart.
houseplantAlso a perennial β same seasonal rhythm as Olive
Ficus elastica
houseplantSame mites challenge as Olive β similar protective companions help
Pistacia vera
treeThrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as Olive
These three thrive alongside Olive β and alongside each other.
