Norfolk Island Pine is a non-flowering evergreen conifer. As a houseplant, it can grow up to 5-8 Ft. tall over a decade. It prefers part sun and well draining soil.
How to care for Norfolk Island Pine
Light. Needs bright light. Poor growth usually means too little light or humidity. Turn potted plants every week so they grow straight.
Water. Avoid overwatering; it does not tolerate wet roots.
Size. Slow growing. In a container it reaches about 5–8 ft after a decade. Planted in the ground in Florida it typically grows 60–80 ft.
Problems to watch. In the ground it does not hold up well in hurricanes, so consider that before planting near a house.
Good to know. It is naturally a coastal tree and has high salt tolerance. It cannot take temperatures below 35°F. For a potted plant, set the pot on a saucer of wet gravel, kept above the water, to raise humidity.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Norfolk Island Pine
