Java Olive Plant
Olea europaea var. cuspidata, or Java Olive, is a hardy tree growing 10-15m, prefers sandy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible and medicinal olives.
Habit
Tree
Height
10-12 meters
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
25-30
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Organic compost, sand
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-0.9 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-30 years
Health Benefits
Edible fruit, traditional use in oils
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% sand, 20% loam, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with organic compost.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Olive Knot, Olive Fly, Verticillium Wilt, Olive Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematodes.
Galls on branches, Holes in olives, darkened fruit, Wilting, yellowing leaves, Small dark spots on leaves, Galls on roots, stunted growth.
Prune affected branches, use traps, Prune affected branches, improve soil drainage, apply neem oil, Use marigold as trap crop, organic mulch.
Copper-based bactericides, Insecticides containing spinosad, Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Fungicides with copper Nematicides.