{"product_id":"bonsai-18-anni-olea-europaea-olivo-collezione-premium","title":"18-Year-Old Olea Europaea (Olive) Bonsai – Premium Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOlea europaea – The Olive Tree, the Eternal Symbol of the Mediterranean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e18-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor bonsai with a thousand-year history and timeless beauty. \u003cstrong\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cultivated olive tree, is one of the most iconic and beloved trees of the Mediterranean basin: evergreen, with slow and steady growth, and a trunk that already at 18 years old tells a story of authentic life. Its silvery leaves flutter in the wind with understated, refined elegance. Its name derives from the Latin \u003cem\u003eoleum\u003c\/em\u003e – oil – a tribute to this extraordinary plant’s most precious gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape and dimensions of the bonsai are approximate (including the pot). The pot’s colour and shape may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore purely illustrative and do not constitute a contractual obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow and steady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions (diameter × height):\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 × 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFun facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, the olive tree has been a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003epeace, victory and wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Ancient Rome, it was the emblem of victorious warriors; in ancient Greece, the prize awarded to the winners of the Olympic Games was a crown of olive branches. Owning an 18-year-old olive bonsai means carrying with you a living piece of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Mediterranean climate, place it outdoors in full sunlight all year round. Protect it from excessive heat and, above all, prolonged frost. In winter, it requires a sharp temperature drop to between 5 and 7°C to encourage fruit production in the following season. To pollinate the plant and encourage fruiting, pollen can be transferred manually between the flowers using a small brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree has minimal water requirements: it is a species naturally adapted to drought. Water moderately, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings. Absolutely avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring to autumn, use the \u003cem\u003eHiryo Gold\u003c\/em\u003e organo-mineral fertilizer or the fast-acting \u003cem\u003eNutribonsai\u003c\/em\u003e fertilizer. Do not fertilize during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe olive tree grows very slowly, and its root system also develops gradually. With a suitable substrate and fertilization, repotting will not be necessary for 3–5 years. After repotting, watering with \u003cem\u003eVitabonsai\u003c\/em\u003e revitalizer by Mistral Bonsai is recommended to accelerate the plant’s recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional requirements, promoting root development and overall vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March, before the spring growing season resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom April to October: when a shoot reaches 7–8 pairs of leaves, pinch it back, leaving 2–3 pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be carried out all year round, taking care during spring growth to avoid marks on the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIANTE ESTERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55290160480598,"sku":"9OLEEU18","price":205.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/6042\/6326\/files\/Bonsai_18_Anni_Olea_Europaea_Olivo.webp?v=1789116914","url":"https:\/\/www.igiardinidigiulia.live\/en\/products\/bonsai-18-anni-olea-europaea-olivo-collezione-premium","provider":"i Giardini di Giulia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}