In its native environment (Norfolk Island, near New Zealand) this tree can grow to be 200 feet tall. It has a straight trunk andsymmetrical branches covered with short, inward-curving needles, that are soft to the touch.

Attributes

Type: Tropical
Height:3ft-8ft
Spread:1ft-3ft
Zone:10-11
Pet Safe:Mildly toxic to pets if ingested.

Care

General Maintenance:Repot every one to two years into a pot that is 2-3 inches larger. Trim away any browning needles if neccessary.

Temperature: Thrives in normal household temperatures, between 15-26 Celsius. Keep away from drafts and drastic temperature changes. Cannot tolerate temperatures below 1 Celsius.

Light:Plenty of bright indirect light is ideal. Direct sun can scorch the needles.

Watering:Norfolk like to be kept evenly moist, so you should water when the top 1-2 inches of the soil is dry to the touch. Humidity is also important for this plant, so it’s a good idea to use a pebble tray, humidifier, or mist your plant regularly.

Soil:A mixture of sand. peat moss, and potting soil is best, to allow for proper drainage as well as enough support for the plant.

Fertilizer:Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the spring and summer months.