![]() ![]() Rotate the pot occasionally in front of the window to give all sides light for even growth. Height: Up to 6 ft (1.8 m), grown in a pot indoors ![]() Photo © Linda Williams Caring for Norfolk Pine Tree Give your Norfolk Island pine plenty of light and it'll grow beautifully indoors. When the tree grows to more than 3 ft (90 cm) tall, top dress instead. Want to cover up a plain nursery pot? Slip it into a decorative cachepot. Norfolk pine doesn't like to be disturbed, so repot only when necessary. Move it into a pot 1 size larger every 3 years or when roots are visible on top of the soil. Repot in spring. This plant is slow-growing, especially indoors. Aim to keep it lightly moist at all times. Keep soil moist. Growing Norfolk Island pine trees are thirsty, so check the soil often during the growing season. Yellow needles are typically caused by soil that's either too dry or soggy. Or use a cool-mist room humidifier to add moisture near this tropical native. This Pacific Island native loves to be misted with room-temperature water. Dry air will cause the needles to become dry and fall off. Bring it back indoors if the temperature drops below 50☏/10☌. In fact, it doesn't like the cold at all. If you move your plant outdoors for the summer, keep it shaded from hot sun. You'll find Norfolk Island pine trees for sale from online nurseries and some garden centers in spring and summer. Small trees are sometimes decorated and sold around Christmastime. Norfolk pine trees will live a long time with good care. They need a little extra attention, but they're worth it. Dry air, dry soil and low light can cause the needles to drop - and they won't grow back. To understand how to care for these plants, remember their native environment, where they enjoy moderate temperatures, moist air and bright light. Slow-growing, it will take several years to reach this height. As a house plant, you can expect it to reach about 3-6 ft (90 cm - 1.8 m). In its native habitat, Norfolk Island pine can grow up to 200 ft (60 m) tall. It also gets its name from Norfolk Island - a small island in the Pacific between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. This plant not a true pine, it just looks like one. Its long, horizontal branches are densely covered with short, soft needles that become darker as the plant ages. Get to Know this Tropical TreeĪraucaria heterophylla is an evergreen conifer that makes a handsome house plant. Norfolk Island pine is tropical, and it loves warm temperatures and moist air. ![]()
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