Give your Olive Tree (Olea Europaea) the specialised soil it deserves with our UK-crafted Professional Potting Mix. Blended with perlite, grit, sand, coconut coir, and nutrient-rich worm castings, it offers rapid drainage while helping prevent common issues like root and sudden leaf loss. Ideal for these characterful and elegant indoor trees.
✅ Fungus Gnat Free Composition: Grow your houseplant with confidence, knowing there will be no flies or insects in the mix when it arrives! We store our potting mixes for two weeks before confirming they are bug free.
✅ Grit & Sand: A carefully balanced combination of grit and sand to promote optimum drainage and aeration, preventing water-logging while maintaining the right level of moisture for Olive Trees.
✅ Perlite: The perlite will act like small structural 'pillars' that'll promote better aeration within the potting mix to prevent root rot & compaction. This is very important for this group of houseplant due to their delicate root systems.
✅ Vermiculite: Encourages a more reliable level of soil moisture to help the root system grow, along with the added benefit of keeping the soil slightly warmer to promote quicker growth rates throughout the year.
✅ (Optional) Enriched with Worm Castings: Organic worm castings enhance soil fertility and encourage microbial activity, promoting healthy root development and boosting overall plant vitality. You will never have worms in the soil, just their doorless castings that cannot be seen from the naked eye.
✅ Reduces Environmental Shock: Formulated to help mitigate abiotic (environmental) stress, this mix provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment, helping these plants adapt to indoor conditions with reduced risk of shock.
✅ Crafted in the UK: Proudly made in the UK with a focus on quality and sustainability, this potting mix reflects the expertise of local craftsmanship, ensuring your Olive Tree receives the best possible care.
✅ The potting mix has a pH Balance of 6.5.
✅ Once opened, it'll remain fresh for at least twelve months when stored in a dry, cool cabinet/shelf.
Don't know the size of your new pot yet? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to find the perfect amount of compost you'll need for repotting.
| Size (Litres) | Ideal for... |
| 1L | 13cm pots or smaller |
| 5L | 14cm - 20cm pots |
| 10L | 21cm - 28cm pots |
| 15L | 29cm - 35cm pots |
| 25L | 36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings! |
We recommend to repot your houseplant once every three years, using a fresh batch of potting mix with the next sized pot. The only time that you may need to repot more often is if your plant is suffering from root rot. (Read the next question)
Yes! So, it's advised to repot your Olive Tree as soon as symptoms of root rot arises. Symptoms include rapidly yellowing leaves, browned new growth that doesn't emerge, and soil mould. We recommend to take the plant from the pot and scan the outer edge of the potting mix. Root rot will look like brown, flat/deflated and can easily be pulled off from the soil (with little difficulty). There could be a slight 'earthy' smell to the soil, too. Healthy roots will either be a cream, light-brown or red colour and will feel plump when lightly pinched. Follow the next steps to repotting your root rotted Olive Tree with one of the options;
Option 1: If more less than 20% of the roots have rotten, remove the dead roots with scissors and replant it back into its original pot, using fresh new Olive Tree compost.
Option 2: If roughly between 20% - 80% of the roots have rotten, We recommend removing the dead roots and repot into a smaller pot. One that is around 3-5cm smaller in diameter is best, along with using this potting mix. You can also prune each stem back by around a third to help the plant re-root.
Option 3: If more than 80% of the roots have rotten, it's recommended to take stem cuttings and root them in either water or soil to 'restart' the root system. It can be difficult to successfully root Olive Tree cuttings, but it's always good to attempt keeping the plant's 'legacy' alive through propagation. You can keep the now-stemless plant to see if it'll produce new growth. (Wait three months for signs of growth before discarding).
We always recommend watering your houseplant around 12 hours before potting so that the plant is hydrated and strong enough for its repot. If you forget to water beforehand, it's not the end of the world as long as you're very gentle with the root system. It's also advised to wait two days before giving the plant another water again, just so it gives enough time for your plant to settle into its new home.
It's best to keep the lid of the potting mix slightly ajar by around 20% to help it have aeration while in storage. The best place to store the potting mix is in a cool, dark shelf or cabinet until you need it next.
Ensure your indoor olive trees thrive with THE HOUSEPLANT DOCTOR™'s Premium Indoor Olive Tree Potting Mix, expertly crafted in the UK. This specialized blend of horticultural grit, sand, and worm castings is designed to create optimal soil conditions, promoting strong root systems and enhancing the chances of your olive trees flowering again.
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Don't know the size of your current pot? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to select the perfect amount of compost!
| Size (Litres) | Ideal for... |
| 1L | 7cm - 12cm pots |
| 5L | 13cm - 20cm pots |
| 10L | 21cm - 27cm pots |
| 15L | 28cm - 33cm pots |
| 25L | 34cm pots & larger, or for multiple repottings! |