Norfolk Island pine care
A soft, tiered evergreen often sold as a living Christmas tree. (Araucaria heterophylla)
- Light
- Bright, indirect light, with a little direct…
- Water
- Water when the top two inches of soil are dry
- Cats
- Non-toxic
- Dogs
- Non-toxic
Care card
Light
Bright, indirect light, with a little direct morning sun if possible.
Water
Water when the top two inches of soil are dry.
Humidity
Average; keep away from drafts.
Soil and pot
Well-drained potting mix in a heavy pot.
Feeding
Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Through the year
Spring
Turn the pot a little each week so it grows straight; start feeding.
Summer
Wipe dust from the leaves so they catch light.
Autumn
Do not move it around: many indoor trees drop leaves after a move.
Winter
Water less, keep it away from cold drafts and heaters.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Araucaria heterophylla (synonym A. excelsa) is a species of conifer. As its vernacular name Norfolk Island pine (or Norfolk pine) implies, the tree is endemic to Norfolk Island, an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia. It is not a true pine, which belong to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae, but instead is a member of the genus Araucaria in the family Araucariaceae, which also contains the hoop pine and the monkey-puzzle tree.
From Wikipedia’s article Araucaria heterophylla, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Araucaria heterophylla Background