How much sun does a Norfolk Island pine need?

A Norfolk Island pine needs six hours of bright, indirect sun each day when grown indoors. It can also grow in medium light. Turn a potted Norfolk Island pine regularly so it doesn't lean in one direction. Outdoor trees require full sun but appreciate some afternoon shade in hot summer climates.

Are 'Norfolk Island pines' native to Hawaii?

Many of the "Norfolk Island pines" that grow in Hawaii, including their descendants used as potted ornamentals on the U.S. mainland, are actually the closely related Cook pines native to New Caledonia, the two species having been confused when introduced.

Do Norfolk Island Pines need a humidifier?

Being from a tropical island, Norfolk Island Pines thrive in humid environments. If the air in your home is too dry (especially in the winter when the heat is on), the tips of the branches might start to brown. To keep the air around your plant humid, you can: Use a humidifier near the plant.

Is a Norfolk Island pine a good Christmas gift?

Easy to maintain for many years in a container, the Norfolk Island pine (a conifer, but not really a true pine) is the perfect Holiday gift and an ideal decorative interiorscape specimens. The Norfolk Island pine is native to Norfolk Island in the South Pacific just east of Australia.

Who first sighted Norfolk Island?

The first European known to have sighted Norfolk Island was Captain James Cook. In 1774, on his second voyage to the South Pacific in HMS Resolution, Cook noted the presence of large forests of tall, straight trees that appeared to be suitable for use as masts and yards for sailing ships.

What is a Norfolk Island-pine?

Common name (s): Norfolk Island-pine Family: Araucariaceae USDA hardiness zones: 10A through 11 (Figure 2) Origin: native to Norfolk Island, Australia UF/IFAS Invasive Assessment Status: n ot considered a problem species at this time, may be recommended (North, Central, South) Uses: indoors; specimen Figure 2. Range Height: 60 to 80 feet