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I Found the Best Cheap Olive Tree on Temu—Here’s Why It’s Worth Every Penny

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I have a confession to make—I am absolutely obsessed with Temu. Yes, I know it’s probably not the best thing for my wallet or my self-control, but it’s just so hard to resist! Temu has this magical ability to show me things I didn’t even know I needed. Seriously, I’ll be scrolling through, and suddenly there’s a solution to a problem I didn’t even know I had. It’s both amazing and slightly terrifying.

Case in point: my latest Temu purchase—a fake olive tree. I’ve been eyeing these trendy olive trees all over Instagram and Pinterest, but the prices at those high-end stores? Yikes! I wasn’t about to drop $200 on a plant, real or fake, without knowing if it would even work in my space. So, when Temu popped up with a budget-friendly version 180cm for $55 , I was all in. 

Now, let’s talk about this olive tree. First off, it was so much cheaper than anything I’ve seen in the stores, which immediately won me over as I love a cheaper option. But like with any good bargain, there are a few catches. For starters, the trunk-to-branch design is a bit… questionable. The transition isn’t the most seamless, and if you look too closely, you can definitely tell it’s a cheap fake. It also arrived a little battered at the base—nothing too major as I was putting it into a plant holder anyway.

But despite its flaws, I’ve grown to love this large olive tree. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great way to test the waters without committing to a more expensive option. I placed it in my living room first, and to my surprise, it really brought the space together. I’m even thinking of moving it out to the pool area, where my real plants seem to have a habit of meeting an untimely demise. With my not-so-green thumb, this fake tree might just stand a chance.

In the end, I’m really happy with my Temu olive tree. Sure, it’s not as high-quality as the pricey ones, but for the cost, it’s a steal. And who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll splurge on the real thing. But for now, this one is doing just fine. Stay tuned—I’ll be sharing photos of my new addition and all the little quirks that make it uniquely mine.

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  1. Did you know that you can grow an olive tree from the pitt of the olive NOT the kind you buy in jars but fresh ones. If you have a grocer that sells fresh olives, give a go! I used to live in an Italian neighborhood where everyone had at least one in their back yards!! I live in Montreal where they won’t survive the winter but if you bring them in your basement before the frost, it will hibernate until spring. I did have a great success with lemons, orange, clementine pitts which the kids would stick their pitt into a pot of earth. My latest lemon orange clementine tree is standing at over 6 feet tall. Enjoy!!

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