What do I feed my Norfork Pine with? I have had it for maybe 10 years and is about 6-7 ft tall. The tree has new growth on top and some of the lower branches are falling off, but there are no brown branches.
An all purpose 10-10-10 fertilizer will be fine. These are not picky, but you will want to use this at least once per year. This article will help you with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
Hi, I have a few (4) small lower branches that became brown on my Norfolk Pine when I went away for 11 days... guess it got too dry... it had been PERFECT for 6 years... sigh... Is it better for the tree for me to leave them alone OR to trim them off? ( Would the tree drop them if it wants on its own?)
There will be no harm in trimming these dead branches. It is unlikely to regrow here, but they are best removed.
We have this plant in a 12" pot inside the house. We did not water it very often and was good for some time setting in a south facing window. It was moved to another room where it only got indirect sunlight. We were watering it only frequently and spraying it quite often with a spray bottle, and now the needles are falling off. We gave it a good drink of water but that didn't help. We have not fertilized it, what should you use? Thank you. J.R.Brady, jrbrady@sasktel.net.
Any all-purpose, balanced fertilizer will be fine. Fertilize in spring for the best results. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
My 5 year od Norfolk pine has bottom branches that are turning brown,what is causing this and what can I do to correct it?
I think lack of humidity can be the biggest reason for branches dying.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-pruning.htm
I have a 4-year old NIP that lives indoors. It grew very little during the fist couple years as my apartment at the time had poor light. It's lost many of the lower branches (the needles turned yellow, then brown and dried up, so I trimmed them off). My current house has excellent light but the best spot gets direct sunlight in the evenings in summer. While my plant has grown tremendously the last 2 years, it's still occasionally losing lower branches to turning yellow. I am not sure if this is from low humidity (I live in Colorado where it's VERY dry), or direct sunlight burning the needles, or both. I've moved the plant to a spot a few feet away from a south-east window where it's bright but doesn't get any direct sunlight. I am keeping the pot in a second tray with water for extra humidity (the second tray doesn't come in contact with the pant's roots, so it's not sitting in water). Is there anything else I can do to prevent more branch loss, or is there any way to encourage growth from lower down on the trunks so the plant is more symmetrical?
Low humidity is one of the biggest reasons this tropical plant suffers.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
This outdoor Norfolk Pine has developed large areas of brown needles and branches that fall off trunk. It started at the base of trunks and is moving up. There seems to be nodules at the bases of the branches. I have not seen live insects present. I thought maybe over watering or wet soil at the bottom of the planter.
You mention watering; overly wet soil. This can easily lead to root rot, and branch drop is a symptom of this issue.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
My Norfolk pine has grown too tall for my home. I've had it for 30 years and I love it. Can it cut the top off without hurting it or making it look yucky?
Cutting the top off will not likely hurt the tree seriously but yes it will take away the natural form and beauty. What choice do you have? You can't grow it outdoors in your climate, it would freeze in winter. Reduce the top down to just above a whorl of branches that is an acceptable height for your room. It will likely put out multiple new shoots at the top; you can select the best one to leave as a new leader and remove the others. In a couple of years it will resume a natural look.
If it's been in the same container/soil for more than a couple of years, consider re-potting it with new good quality potting soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-pruning.htm