olive indoor plant Full Size Olive Tree – Dahing Plants

olive indoor plant Full Size Olive Tree – Dahing PlantsDescription The Olive Tree brings timeless Mediterranean beauty into your home with her slender silvery green leaves, softly branching form, and peaceful tree like presence. Each leaf has that beautiful muted glow olive trees are known for, creating a calm, sun kissed feeling wherever you place her. Native to the Mediterranean region, this lovely Olive Tree has been cherished for thousands of years as a symbol of peace, abundance, and resilience.

Description

The Olive Tree brings timeless Mediterranean beauty into your home with her slender silvery-green leaves, softly branching form, and peaceful tree-like presence. Each leaf has that beautiful muted glow olive trees are known for, creating a calm, sun-kissed feeling wherever you place her.

Native to the Mediterranean region, this lovely Olive Tree has been cherished for thousands of years as a symbol of peace, abundance, and resilience. Indoors, she grows into an elegant statement plant with a graceful upright shape that feels both earthy and refined. We love how she instantly transforms a bright corner into a little Mediterranean escape, bringing warmth, texture, and that effortless old-world charm we all adore.

Care 

How do you care for an Olive Tree indoors? 

Your Olive Tree thrives with very bright light, careful watering when the top few inches of soil feel dry, well-draining soil, and steady comfortable temperatures to keep her looking beautiful, healthy, and absolutely happy.

This Mediterranean beauty appreciates a sunny home and a simple, consistent care routine. Place her in your brightest window, avoid overwatering, and let her soil breathe between waterings. Think of Olive Tree care as a peaceful rhythm — plenty of light, a little patience, and not too much fuss.

How often do you water an Olive Tree? 

Water your Olive Tree every 2 weeks or so, allowing the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. She prefers a deep drink followed by time to dry, which helps keep her roots healthy and strong.

During winter months, reduce watering since growth naturally slows down. Always check the soil first — this beauty prefers being slightly dry over sitting in soggy soil.

She is very tolerant of drought.

Where do you put an Olive Tree in your house?

Your Olive Tree will be happiest in the brightest spot in your home, ideally near a south-facing window where she can enjoy several hours of direct sunlight each day. Bright light helps her keep that gorgeous silvery foliage and strong upright growth.

If your home doesn’t get enough natural light, a grow light can help her stay healthy and full. Keep her away from cold drafts, heating vents, and dark corners — she truly loves a sunny, warm, peaceful place to call home.

Is an Olive Tree high maintenance? 

The Olive Tree is moderately low-maintenance as long as she receives enough bright light and isn’t overwatered. She doesn’t need constant attention, but she does appreciate consistency, sunshine, and a little extra care when adjusting to indoor life. You’ll get the perfect mix — elegant, calming, sculptural, and wonderfully rewarding once she settles into her happy place.

Does an Olive Tree need full sun?

Yes, your Olive Tree loves full sun and needs very bright light to thrive indoors. A sunny window with several hours of direct light is ideal for keeping her foliage beautiful and her growth strong. Without enough light, she may drop leaves or grow more slowly, so give her the brightest spot you have and she’ll thank you with that timeless Mediterranean charm.

What fertilizer does an Olive Tree need?

Feed your Olive Tree with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once monthly during spring and summer growing seasons. Skip fertilizing during fall and winter when her growth naturally slows and takes a peaceful little rest during cooler months.

Can an Olive Tree tolerate heat? 

Your Olive Tree handles warmth beautifully and enjoys bright, sunny conditions. She’s most comfortable in average indoor temperatures and can tolerate warmer spaces as long as she has good light, proper watering, and airflow. Just protect her from extreme indoor heat, dry blasts from vents, and sudden temperature changes for her optimal health, happiness, and growth.

Pet-friendly?

Olive Trees are generally considered pet-friendly and non-toxic to cats and dogs. Still, we always recommend keeping plants away from curious paws and nibbling mouths to prevent upset tummies and keep your beautiful tree looking her best.

Is an Olive Tree poisonous to cats?

Olive Trees are generally considered non-toxic to cats, making them a more pet-friendly choice for homes with feline family members. If your cat eats a large amount of leaves, though, mild digestive upset can still happen, so it’s best to keep nibbling to a minimum.

Is an Olive Tree toxic to dogs?

Olive Trees are generally considered non-toxic to dogs. Even so, curious pups may still experience mild stomach upset if they chew on too much foliage, so keeping your Olive Tree out of reach is always a good idea for everyone’s peace of mind.

Factoids

Do Olive Trees grow well indoors?

Olive Trees can grow beautifully indoors when they receive plenty of bright light and are not overwatered. They do best in sunny rooms, near large bright windows, or with the help of a grow light if natural sunlight is limited.

How long does an Olive Tree last?

With proper Olive Tree indoor care and loving attention, your plant companion can live for many years. Olive Trees are known for their longevity, making them a meaningful and lasting addition to your home and plant family.

Do Olive Trees produce olives indoors?

Indoor Olive Trees can sometimes produce olives, but it’s not guaranteed. They usually need abundant sunlight, maturity, the right conditions, and sometimes outdoor time or pollination support to fruit successfully. Even without olives, their silvery foliage and sculptural beauty make them absolutely worth growing.

Buy an Olive Tree

Bring home your very own Olive Tree and enjoy her soft silvery foliage, graceful branching, and timeless Mediterranean elegance. She’s the perfect addition for plant lovers who appreciate sculptural beauty, peaceful energy, and a bright sunny corner filled with charm.

With our video shopping calls, you can personally meet your new plant companion before she comes home. We'll carefully select and deliver your Olive Tree, ensuring she arrives safely to begin her journey as part of your plant family. (Only available for Full Size and Huge plants.)