Norfolk Island Pine Care Indoors and Update

[@137997311ful]

Bill, your pine is absolutely beautiful! I have two in my home. One in my living room and the other in my bedroom.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

I have one of these, a couple of tips: If you keep them outside in the summer, they really flourish. Mine is three years old and about 5’8 now. These plants will die in the cold, be sure to bring it in when the temp is around 45°. However, as long as it has water, it can take a high amount of heat. As the plant grows, keep transplanting into bigger pots. Of course, eventually it may get too big for your place, and you may have to make a decision about what you want to do with it. These plants may look similar to the northern pines, but are not really the same. There may be a degree of toxicity to them that could affect your pets or you if you try and consume parts of it. These are nice, pretty little trees, and if treated well, will grow and grow until they get too big to rehome!

[@danieldevito6380]

You're right about these trees being mildly toxic to animals, however, at least in my experience, they don't seem too appealing to animals. I have 3 dogs,4 cats, and 2 parrots, but not one of them has ever tried nibbling on any part of the tree, despite it being easily accessible to all of them.

[@suzycreamchez123]

Thanks!

[@tropicaoptica]

Can this be kept alive in winter under strictly a grow light?

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

@@tropicaoptica Yes, but even window light should be okay, as long as the temp is above 45°F consistently.

[@tropicaoptica]

@@lindawolffkashmir2768 The window in the room is tiny and north facing

[@Lttnggo123]

You are adorable! I love my Norfolk Pine, kinda struggle to accommodate it in one room. The sun did bleach out the top branches last year on the terrace, now that layer is part of the lower tree. That aerial view is awesome - Thank you for sharing.

[@GlennLando]

Dec. 2020: I finally bought my 1st Norfolk Island Pine. Found out it's not really a pine tree, but a tropical plant from the South Pacific. That's why they perish below 35° outside and prefer humidity indoors with temps of 50-85°F (or so they say). This could become my year-round Christmas tree 🌲⛄ 🌲

[@sandrastreifel6452]

It is a conifer, but not a pine. It’s tropical, so it can live in the house!

[@Hannah-io9jb]

I'm so glad you made this video. I know I'm late. But, I just got a Norefolk island pine. I'm raising it in my room because I live where we have winter. So, it's good to hear you can successfully raise them indoors. I've not had much success with keeping plants alive. However, I had a flourishing pink poinsettia that lived for an entire year before death.

[@ElectricityTaster]

I planted one a year ago in my garden (I live on the opposite side of the world from Norfolk Island) and it's doing well. I planted it mainly because they say it grows straight even in windy places. It was around 130cm when I bought it and now it's around 190cm. It has grown more branches and even branches on branches on the side where the wind hits it, I think in an attempt to keep growing straight as the weight of the branches would counter the force of the wind blowing it the other way. The trees are quite popular around here; people usually plant them when they get married. Near my house there is one that is at least 30 years old and it towers above any other vegetation.

[@PlantzNThings]

agun17 That is so cool!

[@dianahartley-kim7109]

Thank you for the tip of moving it into a space with a loft view down. My plant is still small, but I hope it can grow into the space.

[@tamaraprevitali1990]

Hi Bill my Norfolk pine is about 14 to 15 years old I got it at a nursery I use to work at. it's gone through three moves with me and finally this last move is to a house that we bought so I was able to plant it out front with some Tasmanian tree ferns. When I bought the tree it was about 2 foot tall and now it about 12 feet tall and we had to top it because we got solar and it was gonna block the sun from hitting our panels. Thanks for that aerial shot that was beautiful I even took a screenshot and I'm going to use it for my screensaver I hope you don't mind ;)

[@PlantzNThings]

Tamara Previtali I don't mind at all :) WOW! 3 different moves. i'm amazed that it didn't fight back by shrivelling up on you... I'm glad to hear it's now in its forever home :) Let me know what response it has from topping it... will it send out another leader?

[@-booyah03buu12]

Such a pretty plant, I'm on my third one, i killed my other ones sadly. Im trying to make my norfolk lush again.

[@timmillan6701]

That NIP looks great. Plants often have poorly developed root systems when they get larger - I think I would keep it rather underpotted like yours - otherwise, they tend to be very loose in the soil and become floppy

[@michaelhargus4316]

I bought mine last year and it has new shoots all over it. Since September, when sun got low enough in sky where it managed to shine through the south-facing windows again, the tree has been growing like grass after a July rain storm. It probably grown close to a foot just since September alone. In fact, it even has brand new shoots spouting from the very crown of the tree. All I did was: Transplant it to a pot big enough for it to grow, Keep the blinds open so the sun can get to it, Close the heat/ a.c vent located directly above the tree, Feed it real good every 5 to 6 months, Water it real good once a week, and Cut off any dead branches that would appear at the bottom. The humidity around the tree maintains itself simply through evaporation of soil moisture and cooking in the kitchen. Nothing too complicated.

[@TheAmateurPrepper]

We were gifted a Norfolk Island Pine for Christmas. I thought it was just a pine tree, and we were going to plant it on our new property in TN. Plans changed now! Thanks for the video!

[@louisecolombi6630]

that is a beautiful plant, wow never seen one survive past Christmas 😆

[@grandmajab1]

That is a beautiful tree Bill. I had one years ago & we decorated it at christmas after I saw them doing it in Hawaii. They grow huge there. Here in Calif on the coast they grow outside and these are huge also. I love these trees. I need to get another one.

[@adventureguy4119]

My ex got me one as a gift the pine is still with me and doing well but she is gone

[@delmartinis]

awwww

[@leilaabdelmeguid3977]

🌲😢😭

[@stevepasquarella823]

loll

[@mahfoozalam3755]

Bring next😜😜😜

[@harnishpatel6952]

same here bro

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Looks great! Third times the charm. Many indoor foliage plants look neat when viewed from above. Malls and office building lobbies are good places to observe this.

[@PlantzNThings]

***** Very True :)

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

As always I enjoyed your ramble. Re; 'over care', when folks ask me how I care for my plants I always answer 'benign neglect'.

[@PlantzNThings]

***** it's true :)

[@merrycmouse]

I have one of these that I have had for a little over 11 years now. It was given to me as a little 12 inch plant when my mother passed away. It is now HUGE and I really kind of don't have space for it in my house. Its probably nearly 5 feet tall with a similar spread. I'm considering pruning it, but I'm afraid of ruining it.

[@PlantzNThings]

the concern is valid.. i'm honestly not sure how this plant would respond to pruning.

[@suewaller7802]

Hi, my Norfolk pine has branches that r dried and prickly and brown . I cut them off but now the tree looks healthier without all those brown branches , even though a little misshaped. Did I do the right thing ? I need to water it good weekly . Comments ??thx

[@PlantzNThings]

You did the right thing. A little misshapen gives it character 😀

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I love this. My sister had one from Christmas and game me it it is February.

[@PlantzNThings]

Oh YAY!!! I hope it grows well for you... they can be Divas... but when you develop a friendship with it they become so easy to care for.

[@frgforce6898]

Thank you so much, you just saved my Norfolk trees . I had them outside! 🤤 good looking out👍

[@JuanLopez-tp7hj]

I have one too I got it while hiking on the pali in Oahu

[@katherinemartlet508]

I have a lot of problems from overcare my plants. They really thrive when I forget about them at all)) At least for a week ))

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

im not a expert in any way but i found this interest with plants in my home for a couple of years ago and it seems like the plants thrives best when i take care of them one day per week. some how i prefer sunday

[@katherinemartlet508]

@@jesuschristislordoflordsan427 I absolutely agree with you) And took the same day of caring - Sunday) Now I'll recall you all the time when I want to water them beyond of Sunday))))

[@richarddillon2297]

Thanks for the info about the pine.You're too cute in this video talking about your rambling.

[@1551katie]

Just found your channel by looking for help with my Norfolk Pine! Love your videos!!! So helpful and informative. I’d love to see an updated photo of this pine now!

[@justynjonn]

Stunning specimen!

[@carlisebarnes8248]

What is the best fertilizer, and how often should I do this. This plant looks great, thanks for your expertise.

[@PlantzNThings]

I would use an all purpose fertilizer like 20-20-20 and use it at 1/2-1/4 strength... usually every 2nd or 3rd watering... and not at all over the winter months... unless the plant is actively growing

[@rebeccasmail3793]

Came upon this video after I may have stolen a Norfolk from a lady in my parents neighbor. In my defense I thought she didn't want it anymore. Lol anyways not sure if its a Norfolk but it looks pretty similar just trying to find some care tips on it. Thanks for the info!

[@evejones1088]

Your plant is gorgeous. You have a five point star mine is four point. Wonder if it will be a five point branch

[@robinjung9935]

I have a norfolk island pine, mine is little right now. I water it once a week. I love mine. it is a awesome plant, when is a good time to transfer it to a bigger pot?

[@PlantzNThings]

+Robin Jung i would say march or April is a good time. the plants are starting to wake up and grow again around that time.

[@yobananaboy798]

Hi, I had a question about pot size. Does it matter? Yours looks so cool, even with the small pot! Is root-bounding an issue?

[@PlantzNThings]

This one was root bound... it didn't seem to mind as long as I kept up on watering and feeding...the constricted root growth will just slow the growth of the plant..

[@jacquelyn515]

I think you need to place your Norfolk Pine in a larger pot...It looks kind of cramped in that small pot in the video...The roots are most likely tight in that pot ..It is such a Beautiful tree...I would hate to see it die on you one day.....

[@arandabowman2436]

we put ours in a larger pot and it stopped growing completely

[@solitary.witch0077]

@@arandabowman2436 yikes...do u know wat happened? And if so did u fix it?

[@sarahmitchell8288]

No it likes to be crammed

[@walkinglegendssr]

@@arandabowman2436 takes a while for them to establish then the growth will shoot off good. If done properly.

[@mrskef2]

I’ve had mine for about 6 months and I don’t feel like it has grown at all since I got it. Any suggestions? It seems healthy enough.

[@PlantzNThings]

It just might be resting before it has a growth spurt. If it looks healthy then I wouldn't worry... maybe try a week fertilizer if you haven't tried that... i know with mine it doesn't constantly grow

[@ColoringGoatlover913]

My Norfolk pine has new growth but VERY spikey on the branches or trunk of tree. What does this mean? But it does also have soft bright green growth at the end of branches. I have noticed the very spikey needles the past month. Hmmm.....

[@JR-zm2yu]

@PlantzNThings Is the Norfolk Pine Edible? (That white under the bark & nuts if pine cones have them too?) - great vid & new subscriber👍👍🙏 (note: here in FL - about 75' tall & about 12ft top got hit by lightening - the inside under bark appears like the inside of a ripe coconut🤔)

[@lightningtreeband]

I used some curly shiny ribbon and made a spiral on each branch and it looks really cool and does not weigh down the plant

[@princessdiamond123]

Wow it really has grown... I remember when you 1st showed it to us it was a lil baby tree...it's nice green and healthy.. good care:) it looks great!

[@PlantzNThings]

princessdiamond123 Thank you.. it surprised me.. I truly thought I would have killed it by now :)

[@gregbrowning5394]

Great video and information! QUESTION...I have a Norfolk Pine that is 30 years old!...It's been through a few moves from home to home, and has lost branches. Is it possible to create a start from one of the branches or even the top of this tree? Appreciate your time and suggestions.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Greg Browning to be honest... I'm not sure. I think I've heard of people propagating them from cuttings. I think they would be difficult. How tall is your plant after 30 years? That outstanding!

[@gradientbluekoi2511]

I just got one of these after missing picking one up when they are in the stores at X-mas time for two years lol. I love plants and have been researching these cause I'm branching into the Bonsai area and it's such a happy looking plant with a interesting texture. Thank you for all the information I have him in a good sun source window and clear free of cold air zone. It's exciting to see how well your plant looks. :)

[@oliviapreston31]

I hope you see this! i adopted an very old Norfolk island pine from a local highschool and in transport it lost 3 large branches!! is there anything i can do to help it! i dont want it to die

[@henriquesoeiro613]

Esse pinheiro Norfolk pega em estaquia e quanto leva pra enraizar

[@alaskamannewt5904]

So I've had this plant for about 7 years and its.....not doing what everyone else says it should be doing. I transplanted it from the nursery pot into a larger pot and since then the plant hasn't grown anymore.....not sure what to do or how to fix it. Also do you recommend growing single norfolk pines in a pot or also growing multiples in the same pot? Local stores sell them with like 8 plants in them and a few with 3. Which do you think is best?

[@kylee5560]

I'm still learning about NIP, but I do know that a lot of plants like to be a little rootbound, and perhaps moving it from its nursery pot to a larger pot stopped it's growth? I would suggest pulling it out and evaluate how large the rootball is to the pot size, and consider downsizing.

[@tropicaoptica]

Can this be kept alive in winter under strictly a grow light? It is a room with no natural light

[@PlantzNThings]

It should be ok..

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

This is stunning, helpful and so sweet!

[@screwstontx480]

Claire Graham Kellerman I just bought my first one they are beautiful

[@diannesmith7959]

Thank you very much! Today I was moving a baby Norfolk island pine tree,broke the main root, I plant it in a huge pot, Can it grows up?

[@PlantzNThings]

+Yan Lu I think it might branch out. it depends on where it broke and how happy the plant is.

[@billfromthehills9400]

We live in FL and had planted one of these last spring after we had it in a pot for a while. It is about 5 ft now and actually grew more than 1.5 ft after being planted in our backyard. But we had 29-32 Weather for last 2 days. I had covered the top with trashbags these last 2.days. but tonight it won't drop below 35F so I removed the bags and nicely watered it But the top fresh or smaller branches now look a little saggy and kinda beige or light brown. Did this happen because I covered it with trashbag or the cold still affected it?

[@roseladd6402]

That's a pretty Norfolk Pine! I bought mine at Christmas time and the tag did not say how much water it needed. I have a tendency to over water plants but I think it didn't get enough water nor could I find the 20 20 20 fertiluzer, now I have it but I need to know how much I should feed it with watering so it may recoop? It doesn't look good but it is heart breaking sad for it to not continue to grow? What can I do to possibly save it? The fertilizer recommends 1/4 teaspoon per 1 quart of water once a month, is that right for the North folk Pine? 💌Thank you for sharing!

[@PlantzNThings]

I would recommend using the fertilizer @ half strength … and feed more often. I try feeding every second watering during the growing season and once a month in winter.

[@roseladd6402]

@@PlantzNThings I think that is a good idea to go with 1/2 strength more often. I will do it soon when spring comes. I hope to save it so I watered it good for starts and will see how it holds up, it is looking better already.💚

[@1956classylady]

We just bought two for Christmas but we live in an apartment that doesn't have much light , but we have a outdoor area, can I take outside for while, can I use Miracle Grow and when it grows , can I transplant to a bigger pot? Thanks for your help.

[@baraka7004]

Answered my question, I was going to plant it in Colorado

[@Ariesboy4u]

I just got one and I'm hoping that does gud for me any pointers

[@jcfgirl2639]

Norfolk Island Pine: could insufficient light cause leaves to dry and curl ? I keep it evenly watered. I have another Norfolk island pine and its doing perfectly fine. It's a little closer to the window. These are one of my favorite plants.

[@PlantzNThings]

it's possible, But usually the dry curled leaves are due to dry air or dry soil.

[@rebeccabass2800]

Need to move my pine it's 5'6" tall. Can I prune the top of this tree to move it to another home?

[@greatcatvehicle]

Hello! This is my first time commenting. I think you're charming and funny. I'm glad you showed the pine from above. Looks like I don't have s Norfolk Pine although it was labeled as such in the grocery store. It also has four little trunks...any ideas?

[@PlantzNThings]

it still might be a norfolk. if you bought a small pot of seedlings it will take them a few years to develop the multi branching snowflake appearance from above. the new one i have just now started giving 3 branches... the last few were just 2...

[@hollyheard-lucas5215]

I am taking care of my daughter's tree while she moves. I think the cat used the pot for a litter box, so I replaced all the soil. There is browning on some branches so I don't know if it's due to the cat or from underwatering. I don't want to give it too much water and kill the tree but I did fertilize with Miracle Grow. What do you think the problem is? The tree is about 4 feet tall.

[@jesuschristislordoflordsan427]

very interesting and beutiful with trees. we have a lot of pines and fir in Sweden and homes could probably get a lot with these growing inside. also, i live in a basement, not dry at all really, and shady, so i will try with different varieties of pines and also fir.

[@shoulders-of-giants]

So glad *you* made a video on this.

[@danieldevito6380]

Can I keep mine outside in the summer here in Boston?

[@PlantzNThings]

Sure you can... you'll just need to acclimate it to higher light... start it in a shady spot and slowly over a few weeks move it into a sunnier spot .... but if it's really happy indoors I wouldn't bother... these plants can be a little fussy with environmental changes.

[@danieldevito6380]

@@PlantzNThings I appreciate it. I figured that out might thrive here in the summer because it gets really hot and, since I live right across from the Beach, it also gets really humid as well.

[@WesleyAPEX]

These are in everyone's yard in Corpus Christi Texas and they're 40' tall

[@PlantzNThings]

WesleyAPEX and I'm sure they Are beautiful

[@peggyvore9493]

WesleyAPEX m

[@j.l.9283]

They sure are. I lived in Laredo TX for about 6 months, and they were huge trees in the yards

[@wolfy1987]

They seem to like SoCal too. I see them a lot there

[@Glaudge]

cooks pine araucaria columnaris is the other tree you were thinking of because as sappling both A columnaris and A heterophylla look identical

[@billielynploof9317]

Hi I'm wondering how do you get seeds from this plant?

[@natureisneat9015]

Thanks now I know why my pine tree is dying thank you

[@1989danielm]

This tree grows well in coastal environments, coasts where it gets warm, believe it or not they do well near beaches and lakes , but don’tgo planting them in sand lol . If you live in Florida ,California, Mississippi, south and North Carolina , Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and coastal Texas, this plant will be great for you. If planted in the ground be prepared for a HUGE tree, this tree can live for hundreds of years and there trunks grow very large. They are slow growers as the mature. I would say that their roots are somewhat soft.

[@Iris-gy2mi]

I live in Texas and have one in a pot on my covered patio, but it still gets decent sun. Do you know if these are deer resistant?

[@nat0106951]

how do I encourage it to grow faster? other than changing bigger pot.currently I have 3. planning to surround my house with it. getting 4 more.... I want it taller

[@Kati_k_kuriosz]

I was told not to use treated water. What type water do y’all water with?

[@V1kte]

Ah, 3:05 explains my permanently curly lower branches. I googled why they're like that and didn't find an answer, because the closest thing was getting droopy due to lack of water, but they're not droopy, they are firmly set in that curl. So I guess I let it dry out at some point and they just got stuck that way, even when I got back to more frequent watering. I think I have one of "the other" species - the one with thinner, softer branches. Also they grow in twos instead of sixes, although that might be due to younger age, idk.

[@KyraAnn]

What a beautiful plant I wish I could grow something like that

[@PlantzNThings]

+Kyra Lima Thank you... they are a fussy plant, that's for sure... they either like your home or they die.. there doesn't seem to be any middle ground with them.

[@alf3488]

Kyra Lima but these Norfolk pines only to live down to 45* Fahrenheit and nothing below since they tropical pines.

[@PinkFluffies]

Nice video

[@Shanno7716]

You mentioned there was a tree very similar to that but the leaves kind of drooped. However you did not know the name. Do you happen to know it now? I have a picture of the one you described and I'm trying to find out the name of it. I wish I could upload it here but I can't.

[@davidlogue9143]

Ive had two Norfolk Pines for almost 40 years. im in North Texas and i bring them in to a enclosue during the winter. they are about 14 feet tall now. I would like to find a new home for them. Some where they can continue growing. This is the last year i can move them for they have out grown my home.Do You Have Any Suggestions on where I could move them to?

[@PlantzNThings]

I wish I did. Is there a botanical garden or greenhouse near you that you could donate it? Or some large office buildings might be interested.

[@davidlogue9143]

I will be checking, thanks for the input.

[@desireerosbeck4]

I just bought a baby one. And the top of the plant looks almost like dark dark green pine leaves almost black looking And the bottom is green. Is my plant ok?

[@rajeshkhandelwal4173]

Can i keep it direct sunlight, is it indoor or outdoor plant & what is the temperature range in summer for better growth plz give me full details about it ???

[@georgenorte81]

just wondering how is your Norfolk island pine doing this year? Can you send me any updates how tall it grown since you last made this video..

[@chrisbetancourt4279]

It’s almost a year that I had my Norfolk Pine. I finally put it in a bigger pot but I’m worried about the soil I used. I used an indoor plant soil mix. Would that be ideal for my plant? It does stay inside like 90% of the time. Also the plant has 4 avenues. I’ve been contemplating to cut most of them to just have one stalk. When is it a good time to crop the plant? I feel if I do it now it’ll hurt it or kill it. Thanks!

[@lucymertens5499]

Hey will you post another Norfolk Island pine care video? I live in the Rocky Mountains and in the summer our humidity is in single digits. I love my tree and really want to keep it live! SOS

[@mariatrakadas6069]

Mine is almost 9ft tall. It has always been indoors. It's too tall. How do I prune it?

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm not sure... I've never has one grow to my ceiling yet.... I'm not sure if they would branch out after pruning.... personally I would discard the old tree and start fresh with a new one. If you prune the tree and it does branch... it will likely loose its pleasing form

[@JenniferHernandez-vh4iw]

How do you get it so beautiful?? Mine last from November- August but I wished it would get that beautiful... mine is getting hard , the branches. I keep it by window and water. Should I spray it??

[@wmd40]

Yes spray it or it will die. Once they dry out they can't get better. I wish I knew that. They NEED high humidity

[@jeninugent3822]

Can you trim the leaves down if they grow out to far?

[@PlantzNThings]

I don't see why not. Just be mindful of where you trim as it will likely not send out new growth on the branch... it will likely always look pruned.

[@michellejensen8143]

I bought a 24" pot to transplant my tree into, should I drill holes in the bottom of the pot to drain ? Or can I go and head a plant the tree?

[@Faithbasedfilms1268]

I just Bought one ...do they need more water the bigger they get... once or twice a month????

[@amym4991]

I just found your channel. Thank you so much for offering your knowledge on plant. I am learning so much from you.

[@PlantzNThings]

Welcome :) I'm so happy you found my channel :)

[@nishikumar3080]

I have a potted Aurucaria plant which is almost 10 or 12 years old. It has gained a ht. Of 16 ft. approx. But it has large internodal spaces and leaves are few. It is planted in a big pot approx. 16 " . What do I do to make it bushy? The lower stem which is without leaves is approx. 8 ft. We live in tropical climate in India. It is kept outside.

[@LordAdramalech]

Can you plz make a video on proper pruning of these trees? Mine needs it and Im not sure if you cut certain branches will "bruise" them and cause stress. Seems the only pruning I can find makes them look like bonsai trees. Theyre cute and all, but mine looks like this one.... I like the bushiness of it, seems natural. Great videos btw.

[@PlantzNThings]

I would if I knew... these plants are still a big mystery to me

[@LordAdramalech]

:(

[@yellowtopsocks]

I got one of these for Christmas last year and it was doing well in my apartment but moving to this house I notice more dried 'leaves' ? Any suggestions? My other plants dry out a lot faster then they used to

[@PlantzNThings]

+K Bay more water is the biggest suggestion... and keep it away from any heating/cooling vents... these plants either love their environment... or they hate it... I have killed so many... for some reason this one liked its home.

[@MariaCastillo-qv3qe]

Mine was doing well for 2 years, but it now has droopy leaves. What’s wrong?

[@PlantzNThings]

If you have Facebook you can post some photos to the PlantzNThings whats growing page. Without seeing what it looks like its hard to answer... as they age... and the branches get longer there can be some droop and that can be normal

[@pinkberryheygirl2957]

Hi I like this tree I like your video can you make another video with this tree

[@marjanemami5464]

I don’t have sun in my place. I bought grow light. Is it sufficient?

[@missedplanet3279]

Hi , i have one of those trees , i water them twice a week (the shop told me to) is that enough ? i notice some yellowish color change , what is the reason?

[@PlantzNThings]

There are a lot of factors to consider when watering... 2 times a week seems like a lot... but if the soil is drying out that fast then that's what it needs... I wait until the top few inches of the soil is dry before i water. and then i water it well. depending on the size of your plant... the pot size, humidity level of the room, light levels... it all plays a part in how much water your plant uses.... I hope this helps you... I know it didn't directly answer your question.

[@dominicbooth1043]

I have 1 and is close like yours so some times I put it outside in spring and it grows faster then it hushule dose so I have it 67 inches tall

[@carolkalolekas1036]

I need to root my Norfolk pine. It’s grown 3 stalks and the one I need to root is too tall. How do I do it. It lives on Long Island New York. It’s outside in the summer. So I need to do this before I bring it in for the fall. Can you help me?

[@FinnMiaBelle]

My baby pine doesn't look like this 🤔🤔 it was labelled Norfolk island pine........ but it is young. Could this be why? It's way darker than the one in your video, and the branches are almost single-style. They don't fan out like the one you have. Did they mislabel my plant?????? I'm trying to get the thing to grow big!!! Haha

[@AJproductionsful]

Can you smoke it?

[@kathyforehand6963]

Ok so I’m doing ever you said but still upper leaves as well as née leaves CURLING UNDER AND SLIGHT BROWNING GETTING VERY frustrated I have it by a south facing window about 2ft away from it I just started using a humidifier but just in case DO I CUT ALL THE CURLED UNDER BRANCHES OFF? Or DO I KEEP HUMIDIFYING IN HOPES IT WILL MAKE IT SOFT AGAIN PLESSE I NEED HELP I CANT LET THIS PLANT DIE IT WAS GIVEN TO ME AS A MEMORIAL PLANT FOR MY HUSBAND WHI PASSED IN FEBRUARY 15 2020 PLEASE HELP ME GET IT BACK TO WHERE IT BELONGS THANK YOU ANDVRESLLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO XOXO Happy growing🙏🏼❤️🥰🌲

[@PlantzNThings]

Depending on how intense and hot your sun is... a south window might be too bright... a humidifier will help... also let the top few inches of soil dry before you water.... you want a soil mix that drains freely

[@veneciashadung524]

My plant is called araucaria plant, I had two the first one started discoloring leaves and it died. The second one is doing the same. Please help. The leaves are turning black from green then brown as they dry up

[@box_fox]

Your Norfolk Island Pine is beautiful! It has grown great since last year. :) I never seem to have any luck with them. :/ Btw. some time ago you did an all your cactus/succulents video. Have you thought about doing one for all of your orchids? It would be really fun to see how many you have. It seems to be a lot! Like always, a great video. You always inspire others to keep trying new things!

[@PlantzNThings]

egyptiangodify I will need to do a orchid collection video... maybe i'll do that in the spring when i can put them all out on the deck with the camera.. it would be hard to have them all in one place in the house these days :)

[@box_fox]

PlantzNThings Haha~ yeah I can understand that! Do what you feel is best :)

[@premalathacs7602]

How often do u water when indoor?

[@reginabradford9643]

What make the leaves goll Lil

[@shaolinkid8245]

What is the best soil to use with this plant?

[@PlantzNThings]

Anything that retains a little moisture... but drains freely... they don't like being soggy but hate to be dry for long...a standard potting soil will work... you can add extra perlite or bark to the mix to lighten it up and improve drainage

[@TAP6TS]

Its just beautiful :) Nice green fingers !!!!!

[@PlantzNThings]

ATW6 WONDERS lol... thank you :) I like to think it's a lot of luck :)

[@naturebc]

Looks very good!

[@kathyforehand6963]

Sorry about all the words not being correctly spelled

[@alinachka7761]

Hello Bill, I love your pine tree, its gorgeous. I’m glad that I’ve found someone who obviously knows how to handle northfolk pines, most people kill them. On that note I really need your help. I bought 2 pine trees this Christmas. One of them died in about a week. It just dried up completely. I tried to water it more, but that didn’t seem to work. It just became bridle and dried up, even though the roots were soaking wet. The second one I have is doing better, though I need your advice on how to care for it properly. I mist it daily, and I water it weekly. I’m thinking of repotting it, since I don’t know what kind of soil they used in the store, what type of soil you suggest to use for pine trees? Also I live in NY and its winter here now. I keep it next to a window that gets lots of direct sunlight, but because it’s next to a radiator, that I cannot shut off, I keep the window open at the top to make it not so hot. To add humidity I also keep 2 bowls of water next to the tree. And even doing all of that some of its needles are bridle and dry, especially at the bottom. Its doing better than when I brought it from the store, even gave some new roots, but not great. Can you give me some advice on what I can do to improve it. I know its a lot of questions, but I desperately need your help and would love to save this tree.

[@PlantzNThings]

These trees either love you or hate you.. I have killed my fair share. It sounds like you will have a problem no matter what you do.. Is the radiator a forced air , electric baseboard or hot water style? I would repot your plant in the spring. Give it a well drained peat based soil. if i remember correctly i added peat moss perlite and a little orchid bark to my mix. you want it to hold moisture but also not stay soggy. if they stay too wet they don't do well and if they are too dry they don't do well. with this a known issue to need that will draining moisture holding mix. if you have either the forced air or electric baseboard heat this produces a very dry heat and the plant will not like that one bit... If you are not able to redirect the airflow away from the plant i would like to recommend you get a cool mist humidifier for your home and place it near the plant.. you can get a good quality one that turns on and off automatically when the desired humidity level is reached. i would try and keep the area around the plant between 55-60% humidity I hope this helps... join us on the Facebook page if you have any more questions.. PlantzNThings What's growing Page. they are a very fun and helpful group

[@alinachka7761]

PlantzNThings Hey Bill, I'm not sure, but i think my radiator is hot water style. I live in an old building, so I'm not sure 100%. But i already moved the tree away from it. I have southern windows, so i get full sun, all day long. Hopefully it will be enough for it. Thank you for your help. I will defiantly buy a humidifier. Which fertilizer is best to use for these plants? There are a few i wanted to try: Miracle grow all purpose plant food, Schultz All Purpose plant food or Superthrive.

[@PlantzNThings]

I use miracle grow most of the time. I use a weak strength. but I don't feed it regularly to be honest.

[@alinachka7761]

PlantzNThings I'll try miracle grow then, hopefully my plant will grow up to be as beautiful as yours. Thanks again for your help.