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title: "End of leaves of olive plant are turning brown. Am I overwatering?…"
description: "End of leaves of olive plant are turning brown. Am I overwatering? Also gets lots of sun south east facing."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/z0srrfB9DfMD0z6PpJZ0Gs"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "SS"
published: "2025-08-19T19:02:26.828159Z"
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# End of leaves of olive plant are turning brown. Am I overwatering?…

_Posted by SS on 2025-08-19_

End of leaves of olive plant are turning brown. Am I overwatering? Also gets lots of sun south east facing.

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## 4 comments

### Lou commented on 2025-10-14

Does the pot have good drainage?

### Lou commented on 2025-10-14

Should pull out of the pot and check , olive are drought resistant once estabilished, if the soil retain too much moisture things can go wrong,

### SS commented on 2025-10-14

Thank you!!

### SS commented on 2025-10-14

The pot drains well - often too well that i worry it isnt getting enough water

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