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- Q.Can You Please Tell Me What The Name Of This Plant Is And How Best Care For It? - It looks like and upside-down Christmas tree with all branches flowing downward. The upper branches grow longer than the lower ...
- Q.My Norfolk Island Pine Is Now A Year Old. Has Some Browning Branches At The Bottom But The Rest Of The Plant Is Growing Well. It - is still in it's orginal pot, should I transplant it into a bigger pot with more dirt? I water and ...
- Q.When Is It Nesscary To Repot A Norfolk Pine Tree? - I have had this tree about 4 years, I use a moisture meter to tell me when to water it. ...
- Q.Why Is My Norfolk Island {outdoors} Dropping Such A HUGE Number Of Seeds? - The tree is over 40 years old.
- Q.Norfolk Pine-south Facing Window W/ No Strong Light, Cool Area, Not Full But Scraggly-help! - I have this plant going on the third year. Purchase during Christmas time two years ago. It was full and ...
- Q.How To Care For Island Pine - How much light direct or indirect light, how often to water and what else do I need to know about?
- Q.In The Spring I Will Transplant My Norfolk Island Pine Tree. What Kind Of Soil Or Potting Mix Is Best To Use? - What brand soil has vermiculate in it? Should I fertilize at this time also?
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Anonymous on
August 27, 2023Q.Can You Please Tell Me What The Name Of This Plant Is And How Best Care For It?
It looks like and upside-down Christmas tree with all branches flowing downward. The upper branches grow longer than the lower ones. It started out about one foot tall and is now about five feet tall. I have a picture that I think I can copy into an e-mail to you but can't seem to get it on this page.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 28, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It is a Norfolk Island Pine tree and here is how to care for it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
And here is a collection of articles:
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 4, 2023Q.My Norfolk Island Pine Is Now A Year Old. Has Some Browning Branches At The Bottom But The Rest Of The Plant Is Growing Well. It
is still in it's orginal pot, should I transplant it into a bigger pot with more dirt? I water and mist it weekly, does it get root bound? Am not capable of doing pictures.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 4, 2023
Certified ExpertA.They grow slowly and need to be repotted every two to four years. This information should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-repotting.htm
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Celyons on
September 30, 2023
Oshkosh WI 54901Q.When Is It Nesscary To Repot A Norfolk Pine Tree?
I have had this tree about 4 years, I use a moisture meter to tell me when to water it. I think the tree is root bound. This tree is never outside. It is happy in front of our patio window with the south sun
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 2, 2023
Certified ExpertA.You are in that range, now! I think that you should repot into a slightly larger container, or trim off the bottom 1/3 of root mass, and repot into the same container with fresh soil to maintain size.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-repotting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
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Anonymous on
October 17, 2023Q.Why Is My Norfolk Island {outdoors} Dropping Such A HUGE Number Of Seeds?
The tree is over 40 years old.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 18, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Conditions must have been just right, i.e., weather, sufficient male flowers for pollination of the female flowers. Seeds take a year to mature so it's possible there was some overlapping of years. Here is more:
https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/C1-453.pdfWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
December 18, 2023Q.Norfolk Pine-south Facing Window W/ No Strong Light, Cool Area, Not Full But Scraggly-help!
I have this plant going on the third year. Purchase during Christmas time two years ago. It was full and beautiful and was growing. It was dropping little black seeds and remained in the container I had planted it in once it grew a bit. But this past year it has stopped dropping seeds and it’s getting very bare. It is in an alcove facing south but just gets bright light but not scorching light. I love this plant and would like to see it but I’ve again. I water it every Sunday but make sure there’s drainage. Any suggestions you may offer would be very much appreciated. OK I can do that
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 20, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It may be getting too much water. Instead of watering once a week, wait till the soil on top is dry. Also, these plants require humidity. A pebble tray will help. For more on its care, see below:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/fertilizing-norfolk-island-pines.htm
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Anonymous on
December 20, 2023Q.How To Care For Island Pine
How much light direct or indirect light, how often to water and what else do I need to know about?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 20, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/fertilizing-norfolk-island-pines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-pine-water-requirements.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
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Anonymous on
March 5, 2024Q.In The Spring I Will Transplant My Norfolk Island Pine Tree. What Kind Of Soil Or Potting Mix Is Best To Use?
What brand soil has vermiculate in it? Should I fertilize at this time also?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 6, 2024
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend brands, but use a mix that promotes drainage and contains perlite or large sized vermiculite pieces. You can buy perlite separately and add it to your potting mix to improve drainage. These articles should help.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2007/nov/072301.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/fertilizing-norfolk-island-pines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-repotting.htm
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