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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 2, 2016
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    Watering, humidity and fertilizer are key to healthy Norfolk Island Pine houseplants.
    You should not try to plant it deeper into a pot.

    Here is a link that will help you correct the branch drop on your plant.

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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 2, 2016
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    A plant in a lower light location will use less water than one in a high light location, so the best way to determine when to water is to check the top inch of the soil, and water when it becomes dry. Soon, you'll learn how quickly this happens and develop a watering schedule.

    If you place the tree about 6-12 inches back from the window, it should be fine. If it seems stressed by cold days, move it farther away.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 9, 2016
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    Unfortunately, a Norfolk pine will not grow back in the same shape if its top is removed, and this will damage the tree's health and appearance. Instead, you could try to limit the tree's growth in the future by restricting its pot size and posibly root pruning it.

    If it is absolutely necessary to cut the top off, you could try taking a cutting from the very top of the tree and planting that to generate a new tree.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 22, 2017
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    I might suggest you offer to donate the plant to a local library or office space.
    Even a local school may except a donation of a large specimen plant.

    This would be a wonderful way for the plant and your work in growing it to be enjoyed by others.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 9, 2017
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    Unfortunately the Norfolk Island Pine will not grow new branches on the lower part of the plant.
    The article below will refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 13, 2017
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    Norfolk Island Pine are subtropical and cannot be exposed to temperatures below 35 degrees F.

    If you plant was exposed to temperatures this cold, you will need to wait and see what damage incurs.
    It can take days or even weeks to see the extent of the damage.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/norfolk-pine/norfolk-island-pine-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 16, 2017
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    There is little to be done with the growth on Norfolk Island Pine.

    The only pruning should be cutting off browning or dead branches.

    All growth stops at the point of pruning on a Norfolk Island Pine.

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

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