Araucaria Heterophylla
4.4 out of 5 (31 experiences)
About Araucaria Heterophylla
Norfolk Island Pine is endemic to Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean, east of Sydney, Australia between New Zealand and New Caledonia. It has a graceful pyramidal shape with wide-spaced branches symmetrically arranged in whorled, horizontal tiers around a single straight trunk. In its native habitat, it reaches heights of 200 feet. It grows best in open, full sun locations with ample room for its large size in well-drained soil type.
Taxonomy
Araucaria heterophylla
Araucaria
Araucariaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Norfolk Island Pine, Norfolk Island Pine and Norfolk Pine
How to care for Araucaria Heterophylla
How often to water your Araucaria Heterophylla
Araucaria Heterophylla needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Norfolk Island Pine in your home
Araucaria Heterophylla love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Araucaria Heterophylla does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Araucaria Heterophylla
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Araucaria Heterophylla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I think my plant is dying. It's feels so crunchy... What can I do to help it? #NorfolkIslandPine
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What is the best fertilizer for this plant? #NorfolkIslandPine
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Does my little guy look ok? This guy has been with me for a few months but I haven’t seen any growth, does it need bright light? Last time I put it out by bright light it lost a few branches so I’m not entirely sure what to do here 😅 #NorfolkIslandPine
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My Norfolk Island pine has lots of scattered brown needles It’s in an EasyPlant self watering pot, by a humidifier, under a SolTech grow light and by a south facing window where I’ve mostly keep the blinds closed. I really don’t want to lose this plant. About 1.5 months ago it was in a different location and was dropping full lower branches. But now I have this entirely new problem :( #GrowLights
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#HappyPlants #NorfolkIslandPine #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #PetsAndPlants I finally got a wish list plant I’ve always wanted. Meet Athena ! Isn’t she pretty ? I got her on Valentine’s Day for my anniversary (42nd). Does anyone have any tips to share about her care that will help me keep her healthy and vibrant.
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Droopy Plant 😞 So my Norfolk Island Pine is drooping on only one side… In the first picture, that is the droopy side; but in the second, that’s the growing side… Not sure what is going on, any suggestions? #NorfolkIslandPine
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Mushrooms? Paul is an $8 rescue from Home Depot. I repotted and watered and now he has mushrooms. Any ideas? Over watering? Not enough sun? #NorfolkIslandPine
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I'm not sure if this is the same type plant …pls answer me 🤍
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The tips keep browning! 😭 Any ideas? Is the Florida sun too much for it? #NorfolkIslandPine
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I always struggle with these. What are tips for success....light water etc? #NorfolkIslandPine
Care Summary for Araucaria Heterophylla
Araucaria Heterophylla
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
the leaves on this bad boy are a really pretty deep green and i love it they’re also pretty soft to touch, i can not water my plant for like a week past when i should and it’s still alive and as hearty as ever. if it doesn’t get enough sun or enough water however it’s leaves will turn crunchy which isn’t the best thing in the world.