Watch out, fiddle leaf fig [1], and move over, banana tree! There's a new potted plant in town, and it's so on-trend even Fixer Upper design pro Joanna Gaines can't get enough of it. It's the olive tree. This ancient Mediterranean plant thrives when potted and will lend farmhouse-chic charm to any room of your home.

In the Spring 2017 issue of Chip and Joanna's quarterly magazine, The Magnolia Journal [2], we learned that olive trees not only make for great houseplants, but they're also great gifts. Instead of flowers, which die within about a week, Joanna will often bring a potted olive tree. With proper care, such as direct sunlight and regular watering, they can thrive for years to come. And did we mention they're a symbol of peace and abundance? Potted olive trees really are the perfect gift!