Common
name: "Norfolk Island Pine"
Latin name: Araucaria heterophylla
Native
to: Norfolk Island
Growth habit: A columnar upright tree that is 6"
to 8" wider than it's container when small. Larger specimens
may be 24" to 36" wider than their container. Maximum
indoor height may reach 10 feet.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Does not like hot, dry, interior environments. Pests: Watch for Spider mites
Lighting:
Pictured
Housepalnt:
6" Norfolk Island Pine
Houseplant
Cultural
information: The "Norfolk" pine is quite popular around
the Christmas holidays. Larger specimens can actually be used as a
live Christmas tree. Norfolk Island Pines are a bit tricky to grow. They need
fairly bright light shining on all areas of the plant. If light
only shines on the upper half of the plant... you may loose the
lower branches. Rotate the plant weekly if one side is against a
wall. Check for water weekly. This plant prefers to stay moist...
but no soggy. Feed monthly with Peter's Plant Food, available from
our sponsors.
"Norfolk Island Pines are available as 3" and 4"
starter plants to six
foot specimens in 14" containers. They are usually found with several plants in the
pot... within the trade they are called multis.
