Ideal Temperature for Thorny olive
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Signs of Cold Stress in Thorny olive
Symptoms
Thorny olive tolerates cold well and flourishes optimally when temperatures exceed 50℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 40℉. If temperatures drop below 30℉, while no immediate changes might be apparent in winter, branches can become brittle and dry by spring, with no new growth emerging.
Solutions
In spring, remove any dead branches that have not produced new foliage.
Signs of Heat Stress in Thorny olive
Symptoms
In summer, Thorny olive should be kept below 80℉. When temperatures surpass 90℉, the plant's leaves may lighten in hue, their tips might dry and shrivel, and the plant becomes more prone to sun damage.
Solutions
Remove any sun-damaged and desiccated sections. Relocate the plant to a spot offering protection from the midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth for cover. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.
