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How to Care for a Norfolk Island Pine Houseplant
How to Care for a Norfolk Island Pine Houseplant. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. Not an actual pine, this houseplant is part of the Araucariaceae family and its only member that can be grown indoors. The Norfolk Island pine can grow 3 to 6 inches every year. Providing the necessary...
Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. Not an actual pine, this houseplant is part of the Araucariaceae family and its only member that can be grown indoors. The Norfolk Island pine can grow 3 to 6 inches every year. Providing the necessary care will ensure the plant's healthy life in your home.
Things You'll Need
Fertilizer
Humidifier
Potting soil
Place the Norfolk Island pine in an area of your home that receives indirect sunlight. Rotate the plant once a week if the light is coming from one direction. Ideal temperatures should be 68 to 72 degrees during the day and 50 to 55 degrees at night.
Water when the top layer of the soil is dry. Place in the sink and run lukewarm water into the pot just until the water runs out of the drainage holes. This plant cannot tolerate saturated soil.
Fertilize with a water-soluble fertilizer for houseplants every 4 to 6 months for young Norfolk pines and every 3 to 4 months for older ones. Avoid fertilizing during the winter months. Follow the directions on the label for proper amount and usage.
Provide a humid environment. According to the Purdue University Extension, it needs 50 percent humidity. Increase moisture by using a humidifier.
Tips & Warnings
Repot the Norfolk Island pine every three to four years using a growing medium for container plants.
