Potted Olive Tree Watering: Moist Not Wet, Morning Sun, Drainage Holes Rule

30-cm olive in pot, balcony, hot/dry. Soil dry in 1 day, olives wrinkle. Afraid to water daily.

Correct Method

1. Repot: larger pot, 1″ gravel, quality mix.
2. Morning sun, afternoon shade (slows drying).
3. Water when drainage holes start to dry.
4. Then water thoroughly until drains.
5. Not daily by calendar—by hole moisture.

Why Wrinkled Fruit?

Root zone dried completely → plant pulls water from fruit. Consistent moisture = plump olives.