Olive tree 3-5

Water regularly, allowing the root ball to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid over-watering. Water regularly - every day in hot weather! In winter, on the other hand, water according to how closely you monitor the soil. Thanks to the rain and cold, you won't necessarily need to water regularly as the substrate will remain moist.

To do it right: Don't hesitate to water the entire root ball, right down to the roots. The water will drain out through the holes in the underside of the pot, or soak it in water for a few minutes to make sure you water it properly. We advise against putting a dish or container under your pot, as the water will stagnate and may cause the roots to rot (too much water = asphyxiation).

Repotting should be done every 3 to 5 years in spring. Its current substrate is field soil + compost (peat/horse manure/bark/pozzolan). The next time you repot it, you can mix in a more draining substrate such as akadama, pumice, kiryu, etc. Just be careful not to disturb the root ball and do not destroy the entire root ball.

Many bonsai react badly when they are repotted at the wrong time or too drastically. For this reason, cut as few roots as possible.

Prune at the end of winter, in March-April, in addition to maintenance pruning. Structural pruning is important at this time of year, as it will ensure vigorous growth in the following spring.

In the nursery, we use NPK 12 12 17 blue fertiliser for tomatoes and flowers.  Put a handful (small or large depending on the size of the pot) on the substrate from spring May to October, every 2 months, alternating chemical/organic.