Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Also known as
Oleaster, Oleaster, Russian olive, Silver berry, Persian olive and Wild olive
Taxonomy
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnaceae
Rosales
How to care for Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Water
How often to water your Elaeagnus Angustifolia
every 9
Elaeagnus Angustifolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Oleaster in your home
a window
Elaeagnus Angustifolia love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Elaeagnus Angustifolia does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Elaeagnus Angustifolia in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Elaeagnus Angustifolia after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
