Araucaria scopulorum (rock araucaria) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is an endangered species. It occurs in small populations that are restricted to two main areas. It grows in shrubland on steep coastal slopes below 300m in altitude. Araucaria scopulorum is a relatively small tree compared to most other araucarias, with mature trees varying from 4–20 meters in height.[2] Much of its habitat is located in areas with active nickel mining operations and no populations are in protected areas.
Norfolk Island pines are somewhat drought-tolerant, so they forgiving where water is concerned. It's advisable to let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Keep an eye on the needles: if the needles turn yellow, the plant needs more water.
Although they prefer full sun whenever possible, Norfolk Island pines can also handle relatively long periods (months at a time) in dimmer conditions.
Feed your Norfolk pine with a weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season, although it is best suspend fertilizing in low-light periods.
These are acid-loving plants. For indoor plants, a peat-based potting mixture is perfect for them as the mix will gradually acidify as the peat breaks down. When planted outdoors in the garden, this tree prefers a sandy but rich soil, preferably amended with peat.
Remove lower branches that have died—a common issue with indoor specimens. It is usually not recommended to trim the top of the tree, but if a potted tree gets too large for its space, cut off the central leader.
Because they are native to the South Pacific, Norfolk Island pines prefer warmer, wetter climates between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. They can survive cooler and warmer temperatures briefly but may perish if they experience temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
A potted Norfolk Island pine will do pest in peaty, sanding potting mix that is slightly acidic. Young Norfolk Island pines are not very fast growers, so it might be possible to repot your tree every other year instead of every year.
Norfolk pine is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. If pets ingest the needles, they might experience stomach and mouth irritation along with vomiting
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