I have an eight year old Norfolk Island Pine with five smaller pines growing from her. Recently, she has developed what I think is mold or mildew or I'm really not sure what...but the drainage water after watering her is stinky and some of her branches are very dark brown, not like when overwatering..Is there a product or home remedy I can do to heal this tree??? It is a very special tree to me. I live in Tempe, AZ and cannot bring her in the house, but this has never happened before.
This article will help with repotting.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-repotting.htm
Watering issues and lack of humidity are common issues with an indoor Norfolk Pine.
This article will help you with care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
I have a Norfolk island pine that is at least 10 years old, about 3' tall. I have one limb that is about 10" longer than the rest and I would like to make it shorter and look more balanced. I have only had tree for about 6 months, my mom gave to me. Thanks for any suggestions.
It will definitely not hurt the tree in any way to prune up any stretchy branches. This will help you get the tree back into shape. here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-pruning.htm
I love the Norfolk Island Pine tree and found a seller on ebay in Hawaii who sold the seeds. I ordered, germinated and planted the seeds in my greenhouse. I am writing to you today because one of the germinated seeds is growing and is a bit unusual. This particular Norfolk Island plant has no pigment or color. It is absolutely white. I figured it would just die but I left it alone to let nature take its course. I am shocked and pleased to report this plant is getting its second set of leaves just like the others. I did a few minutes of research on Google to see if albino plants was even possible. Apparently, albinoism does occur in plants but I have found nothing about this condition regarding Norfolk Island Pine trees. Have you ever seen this before? Photo attached.
That is interesting... Typically these will die off due to lack of chlorophyll, as this is their way of completing the Krebs cycle. Keep an eye on it, and see if it eventually produces normal leaves. I would expect this tree to be short-lived, though.
Have no pictures. Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria gets what looks like water drops on needles before turning brown and falling off. What is it? Looked on line. Can't find answer.
I suspect a fungus disease called "anthracnose".
https://extension.psu.edu/norfolk-island-pine-diseases
The first consideration is to not overhead water where the foliage gets wet.
Assuming its a house plant you can also treat it yourself and spray with a ready to use biological fungicide like this:
https://www.domyown.com/monterey-complete-disease-control-readytouse-p-17485.html
If it's a larger tree or it doesn't respond with the biofungicide, you may need a bigger gun in the form of a systemic chemical fungicide like this:
https://www.domyown.com/propiconazole-143-p-16567.html
Our Norfolk Pine is growing up but it’s also growing out. We need to reduce its diameter. Can we trim it he end of its branches? If so, are there any precautions we should take?
Trimming back the tips will destroy the plant's look unfortunately. You will get upward facing branches and possibly multiple leaders. https://www.southernstates.com/articles/norfolk-island-pine-care.aspx
It may be time to propagate and start a new plant. Here is an article on how to do that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/propagating-norfolk-pines.htm
t but it has outgrown us Our weather does not support it's planting outside. It breaks my heart to part from it but it deserves a home where it can continue to be a happy beautiful tree. Please help. We live in the foothills of North Carolina and temperatures drop well below 30 in the winter.
We are unable to offer a plant relocation service, but I suggest that you either offer to friends or family in a warmer climate or to someone with a larger room that will accommodate the tree. Or advertise on Craigslist or other resource. Also, there are plant broker networks in most areas of the country like this one:
https://www.bfgsupply.com/_CE/pagecontent/Documents/2016_Horticultural/BFG_2016_17_Hort_11_Plant_Connection.pdf