If you're looking for the perfect potted Christmas tree, consider the Norfolk Pine. They have soft, compact needles, a naturally symmetrical shape and they come in a variety of sizes-small enough for a table-top display in the kitchen or hall, or large enough to be the focal point of a large room.
My Norfolk pine is getting too tall for the house. Can I pinch it back?
It is an indoor plant that I put out on the deck in the summer.
By Adrien M
Have a look at this for more info on caring for a Norfolk pine:
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As far as ensuring proper soil, my indoor Norfolk pine went crazy when watered with leftover diluted coffee straight from the pot. I casually read somewhere that pines like acidity, and coffee is a good source. I thought I would give this tip a try and hope I wouldn't kill it. OMG! My Norfolk took off like it never drank coffee before :-). I diluted one cup of coffee with two cups of water. Since it is winter now, I have only given her this special drink twice.
I have yet to feed it commercial fertilizer [i.e, Miraclegrow], since I got the plant in early autumm, and not sure about fertilizing in the off months. She is doing great, as is, so I am going to wait till Spring to give the first dose.
My pine's home is in the living room window, shielded from direct sunlight by lace curtains. I keep the humidity high by sitting the tree on a dry mound of pebbles surrounded by water. I cool mist every other day. My Norfolk is green and healthy, and one of my favorite houseplants! I urge everyone to give a try at growing a Norfolk pine - it is a very rewarding houseplant!
Will try the diluted coffee! Nice ! My poor girl is suffering tho. Is 6 ft tall but got too dry by me thenoverwatered by rain
Dropped a quarter of branches and needles.
I have forced air heat. My pine has a lot of dust on the needles. What is the best way to clean the plant?
By Peg J
If it is inside, it must be in a pot. Take it outside or put it in your bathtub and spray liberally with water. That's how Mother Nature cleans plants.
Shower it in bathroom or outside.
My Norfolk pine froze! Can I "bring it back" or is it done for? I'm moving to Colorado next week and want to take it, but not if there's no hope for it.
I know the dry climate there will be a challenge. Please help!Your tree is already in shock and it is in a very fragile state right now. If you try to dig up this tree and move it anywhere it will die for sure.
Number one question;
You do not say if your Norfolk Pine is planted in a pot or if it is planted outside so many suggestions will not relate to your problem.
A Norfolk Pine will not live outside in Colorado so I'm assuming yours in a potted plant.
You also do not say how old or how big your plant is and those details could make a difference.
I believe you should contact your county extension office and ask them about your Norfolk Pine as carrying a dying plant would be a lot of trouble and might just finish dying on the way. They should be able to help you decide if it can be saved.
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I believe that once the limbs turn brown they are usually dying and these do not grow back - only new limbs grow from the top. I have never had needles grow back once they start turning brown although the tree may get new limbs at the top but may loose its nice shape. (I live in Florida - Zone 9.)
I purchased a beautiful Norfolk pine that is about 3 ft. tall and it was very soft, as they usually are. I left the tree in the car overnight where temperatures outside can get to 30 degree's Fahrenheit. When I removed the tree early this morning it was cold and stiff.
It is not showing any frost on it nor showing any frostbite damage at this time. What kind of damage will happen and what can I do?
Norfolk Pine cannot be outside in cold weather. They are a house plant no matter the name. My motger had one do the same and the garden center told her to keep it inside.
I have a Norfolk Pine that we bought in spring. It sits in a south window on a table. The pot has drainage. We keep it moist, but not saturated. Lately the branches are starting to curl up and it looks like it has stopped drinking water and does not look heathy.
We planted it in a light peat soil. Can this be why? How do I bring it back to being healthy?Norfolk Pine:
I have a Norfolk pine that has two trees in one pot. Can these be split when repotting?
By Madonna
My Norfolk pine put out three small extra stems that were growing up into the main plant. I separated them from the main plant and repotted them together as they appeared to be attached to each other. One of the three died back but the other two survived. The main plant grew vigorously and now is over three feet tall above the pot. The smaller plant was kept outside on my deck in the shade from July to September here in Michigan and now has doubled in size over the last 5 months since I've separated the plants. Both plants are doing well.
I have a Norfolk pine that is now 10 years old and about 10 feet tall. It is a beautiful tree and one that I would hate to lose. It is dropping the needles that appear to be healthy, green, and lush, mainly on the lower limbs. It is putting out a new shoot at the top. It is in a well-lighted area and is watered about once a week soaking it to the bottom. I fertilize it about 4 times a year. Please help me save this tree. Thanks!
Hardiness Zone: 7a
By Kaye Stirsman from Louisville, KY
You most likely need to cut back on the watering. either less water the once a week or give it a little longer between watering and never let any water sit in the tray or saucer that is under it. Good luck.
What type of fertilizer is recommended for an outdoor Norfolk pine tree and how often should it be applied? The tree is located in Palm
Beach Florida and is about 5 feet now.
By Margot O.
My Norfolk pine is very healthy, getting wide, and has long branches. Is it wise to cut back or prune healthy branches?
By RichM
I bought a Norfolk pine tree back at Christmas time and when I bought it it was below zero and windy. Almost immediately the needles started to brown and look like it's all dried up. Is there anyway that I can keep this tree alive?
