If growing Norfolk Island pine indoors, use a potting mix that is porous, sandy, and slightly acidic. Adding extra peat moss ...

And when it comes to pruning—it isn't necessary nor ... and keep your plant in a partially shaded spot. Bring your Norfolk Island pine back indoors before nighttime temperatures drops.

Q: About 10 years ago, someone gave me a Norfolk Island Pine tree. It's over five feet ... Unfortunately, pruning is not an option when it comes to controlling the growth of this plant.

Never cut off a Norfolk pine's growing tips, and only very rarely trim side branches for balance. The lower branches and limbs tend to shed dry, brown needles when dehydrated and need pruning.

The Norfolk pine is most satisfying as ... But the problem of a tree too tall for the indoors returns with cold weather. The Norfolk will freeze. You can prune Norfolks back, but you would ruin ...

A: The most important thing for your Norfolk Island pine right now is a sunny place indoors, where it s hit ... pull them up, or try to trim? I need to plant something else for color, such ...

About 20 years ago, I purchased a cute, small Norfolk Island pine decorated for Christmas ... Another option is pruning. If the plant isn't terribly "leggy" or bare around the bottom, try ...

Should I prune the dead leaves? Leave it alone? Will it come back to its former beauty? Thanks. -- Kathy Guidroz ANSWER: Your Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is not likely to come ...