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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 13, 2016
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    You must have provided a great home for your Norfolk Pine.
    Pruning isn't really a great option for your plant. Cutting off the top, just leaves an plant without a top.
    An option they I suggest when this question comes up is possibly donating the plant to a business or school. They have generally a larger space for a plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 29, 2016
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    Pruning itself will not harm the tree, but it will not regain its former shape.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 12, 2016
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    You can try to repot the plant and hope for the best.
    Trim away any damaged roots and choose a pot that the roots will be quite snug in.
    Keep the soil moist but never soggy.
    If you see new growth, your plant will most likely survive.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 12, 2016
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    Unfortunately, Norfolk Island pines are not cold-hardy and cannot be planted outside if the temperatures get below 35 degrees. A botanical garden I worked for had one die even inside a heated greenhouse one winter.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 16, 2016
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    It is possible that humidity is indeed the problem, since this plant enjoys rainforest-like conditions. Also check the following articles to see if any of the symptoms match:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm
    https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/norfolk-island-pine-diseases
    https://hort.purdue.edu/ext/norfolkislandpine.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 21, 2016
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    Yes, you can grow a Norfolk Island Pine from a cutting. You will need to take the cutting from the central leader, not a side branch.
    Use rooting hormone for the best success.
    Cut a 5 to 6 inch piece of stem and trim the needles away from a 2 to 3 inch section. Dip in rooting hormone and place in a pot of peat and perlite potting mix. Cover with a plastic bag and keep moist in a sunny location. Mist occasionally. You should see roots in about 6 to 8 weeks.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-dropping-branches.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 18, 2016
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    The Norfolk Island Pine can only be regrown from a cutting taken from the very top of the tree (the leader). This will also stop the original tree from growing any larger because it only has that one growing point. Take one or two cuttings from the leader. It can be difficult to root Norfolk Island Pine cuttings, but follow these directions:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

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