New olive Bonsai

Jackyboy · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 5:54 pm Post subject: New olive Bonsai

Hi, I bought an Olea europaea, an olive bonsai. It ain't a bad tree as I think I can work with it, it still need some pruning. I will post a pic soon.

I read a few bit on the internet. They are fast growers. I will start to feed it next week.

BTW any advice about propagation? I read that they will root in water.

Any general advice for them?

Cheers,

JB.

Stymie · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: New olive Bonsai

We call them tender evergreen JB but you shouldn't be in trouble with the temperature requirements. Minimum 7C (45F)
Water on alternate days. Our usual feeding regime is okay but I would get it used to your particular conditions before starting.
Cuttings are reported to be easy. I would use a sandy compost rather than straight in water. A plastic bag over the cutting to maintain humidity until first signs of movement are seen.

Dick · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: New olive Bonsai

Hi JB,

I just posted an entry on common olive trees last evening on the A-Z. Check it out! Your questions are answered there. Wink

Jackyboy · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: New olive Bonsai

Cheers for your feedbacks,

JB