ground. Will they re-grow? Help pls... I'm fainting
No, this growth with never return. This is proper, though. This type of pruning will help them to take on their natural stature and keep them disease free. Too much undergrowth can provide a perfect area for fungus to take hold and overpopulate.
I know it can be a shock to see such a sight, but this is a good thing. Once it reaches mature height it most species will drop them much further up, anyway.
This article will help you with the general care of the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/planting-norfolk-pines-outdoors.htm
I am seeking the answer to the lowest temperatures the two items above can survive outdoors.
Norfolk Pines will not tolerate anything below 50 degrees. They are very sensitive.
Rosemary will tolerate the cold down until it reaches close to 30 degrees. It is best to keep them inside when it reaches the 40's, though.
These two articles will help you with the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/rosemary-grown-in-containers.htm
I overwataered my small Norfolk plant. Can I save it?
They don't need a lot of water so I would quickly replace the potting soil. Then only water when the top one inch of soil is dry to the touch. Here is more care information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-pine-water-requirements.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/yellow-brown-norfolk-pine-leaves.htm
I have my first Norfolk Island Pine and am thrilled. Thank you for the care info. Please explain a pebble tray. My Norfolk is in a sealed decorative pot with the growing pot (drainage holes) inside that. Must I remove the decorative pot & place the growing pot above any water in a container below that for it to continue getting humidity all of the time? Thank you very much! pj stitches!
If you leave it in the cachepot, be sure to remove the growing pot when you water and allow it to drain thoroughly before returning it to the cachepot. Otherwise, water will collect in the bottom of the cachepot and cause root rot.
You can set the cachepot on top of a tray filled with pebbles and water if you like in order to raise humidity. The other option is to use the cachepot for a plant that doesn't need the extra humidity and set your growing pot right on the tray of pebbles.
Here is more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/what-is-a-pebble-tray.htm
Tree was purchased from IKEA and is in a Vienese apartment with a steady internal temperature of 22 degrees celsius. Its snowing outside. Branches are drooping. Website states high light - about 6000 foot candles. Does that mean UV light or can high source artificial light fix the problem. If so what wattage? Thankyou
Make sure that the branches do not touch the window. This cold could damage the tree. Generally, a sunny window will do just fine, such as a south facing window.
If you still need to find an alternative method of lighting... An LED, even a cheap panel will work here. 100 watts will be enough for a tree up to 3 feet tall to flourish.
Read the articles below for troubleshooting. Norfolk pines need proper watering, fertilization and humidity to thrive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
Tree was damaged when first bought, didn't think it would grow as top was burnt in sun. Secondary trunk began to grow, then main one recovered as well. Tree is about 4yrs old and has been in a pot until last December, then transferred to a big bag and taken up to Three springs. My daughter would like to know if the secondary growth can be removed and propagated and when would the time be right to remove it. Thank you for you help
i dont think so
Can it be saved? There are no brown needles. It's only been indoors. Isobel
When mine looked like that it had bit the dust, but I kept on watering just in case. (didn't help) It should be watered when soil is dry, and it should be kept on a humidity pebble tray. Lack of humidity can be its doom, as well as heat from a fireplace or furnace.
Your watering may be too much or too little. I've included two articles about their care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-pine-water-requirements.htm