What should I do with my Norfolk Pine that has a burnt crown from the sun? Last summer, I took my Norfolk Pine outside and covered it with a white sheet for a few days, but it got burnt through the sheet anyway. The crown is completely brown and has not recovered at all. This tree is taller than I am and I have had it for over 25 years. I am very sad and have been trying to figure out how to help it recover. I am wondering if I can cut the completely brown part off, since it is the crown of the tree. Will it grow a new crown? I haven't taken it outside this year and brought it back inside when I saw what had happened to the crown. I have moved and don't have much shade outside, so I guess I can't take my tree outside in the summer anymore. There are 2 trees in the pot and the shorter one didn't get burnt.
Although it may have damage from to much sunlight, it also could be from watering issues. To much or to little can cause the top to turn brown.
Verify the moisture in the soil before watering.
I would leave the top personally, it will not grow back.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
Can you trim off the many side branches to only one so that the Norfolk Pine has only one main trunk?
Yes, you can do this, but when doing this, make sure not to remove more than 1/3 of the plant at a time.
I have four small Norfolk Island Pine trees, about 5 - 6 inches each. A few weeks ago I relocated from Chicago to Vermont. In the last several days, I have noticed the new growth on my pines have started turning a bit yellow. Is this from the climate change? It is so humid here in Vermont, I thought they would love it. What can I do to help them? I have had these since they were seedlings and they have done so well until now. I appreciate your help and advice.
It definitely sounds as if they are suffering a bit of shock and are trying to adjust to their new surroundings (and climate). There is really little you can do but care for them as normal. They should (hopefully) recover on their own once they have acclimated to this new environment. For more information on their care, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
I have a Norfolk Island Pine that I have loving kept for the last 17 years. It has done well, but over the past 9 months it has lost a lot of branches that are just turning brown and dropping off. It had not been transplanted in several years, so I thought maybe it needed a larger pot. After transplanting I still am seeing more branches turning brown and dropping off. It has been in the same location for all this time and has done well. Can you tell me what might be wrong with the plant? I hate to have it die after all these years.
It is normal for Norfolk Island pine trees to have some browning on the bottom branches. But if the brown branches seem to be high on the plant or if they can be found all over the tree, this is a sign that the plant is either overwatered, underwatered or is not getting enough humidity.
Can I cut an off shooting branch of Norfolk Island Pine Tree and plant separately as an individual tree? I have a well grown and established Norfolk Island Pine Tree and has beautifully grown to about 12 feet height. It has a small about 4-5 feet long offshoot branch arising from the very base. Can I cut it and plant it separately as another individual plant?
I would not try to divide the plant. They are quite sensitive and you would likely cause to much stress to the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
I have a couple of Norfolk Pines indoors. They are small, just couple of feet high. I water them on daily basis, though have never misted them. One of them is really fresh with lovely green branches, while the other one gets brown tips every now and then. The growth rate for both the Pines is the same. I wonder what could be causing brown tips in the second plant when both the plants are exactly in the same environment. Any hint on the cause and a possible remedy would be greatly appreciated.
You are likely watering your plants to much.
They should be watering when the top inch of soil is dry.
Misting once a week is probably adequate.
To much moisture can cause root rot and fungus issues.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
I'm in Aiken, SC and have had a norfolk island pine for a few years. I repotted it at the beginning of summer this year and decided to keep it outside in the warmer weather. Apparently, it liked the spot I chose because its roots have outgrown the pot and it is stuck to the ground. I don't want to leave it outside when winter comes, in case it gets too cold for it. But I've also read that these pines' root systems are very fragile and I don't want to rip it up from the ground and possibly kill it. What's your advice?
The fact that roots have grown from the pot into the ground is the prime indicator that your tree is root bound. So the solution here is to either repot your Norfolk pine in a larger container, or to plant it in the ground. Either way, you're going to have to cut the root that is leading from the pot to the ground.
Since planting outdoors is not really an option where you are (as the tree won't do well in winter), repotting looks like your only alternative. While repotting, it would be a good idea to root prune, which will slow its growth some but is better for the tree's overall health in the confines of a container. This article will help with root pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/prune-roots.htm