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Norfolk Island Pine Seeds, (Araucaria heterophylla) Christmas Tree, Houseplant

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Description

Norfolk Island Pine Seeds

(Araucaria heterophylla)
Christmas Tree • Indoor Houseplant • Tropical Evergreen

Bring a timeless tropical classic into your home or landscape with the Norfolk Island Pine, a graceful evergreen prized for its perfect symmetry, soft feathery needles, and long lifespan. Popular as a living Christmas tree, indoor houseplant, or warm-climate ornamental tree, this unique conifer adds elegance and character wherever it’s grown.

Despite its name, the Norfolk Island Pine is not a true pine—it belongs to an ancient conifer family dating back to the age of dinosaurs, making it both visually striking and historically fascinating.

🌲 Key Features

  • Perfectly symmetrical, tiered branching with a sculptural, architectural form

  • Soft, bright green needles — safe to touch and pet-friendly

  • Excellent indoor houseplant or outdoor tree in warm climates

  • Slow-growing & long-lived — stays container-friendly for many years

  • Frequently used as a living Christmas tree

🌴 Size & Growth

  • Indoor Mature Height: ~6–8 feet over many years

  • Outdoor Mature Height: Up to 200 feet in natural tropical conditions

  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

  • Longevity: Can live for decades with proper care

🌿 Growing Requirements

  • Light: Bright, indirect sunlight (tolerates some direct morning sun)

  • Water: Allow top 1 inch of soil to dry; never sit in water

  • Soil: Well-draining potting mix

  • Humidity: Moderate; mist occasionally in dry environments

  • Temperature: Ideal 60–75°F; keep above 50°F

  • Fertilizer: Monthly during spring & summer (balanced houseplant fertilizer)

🌎 Climate & Hardiness

  • USDA Zones: 10–11 (outdoor use only)

  • Frost Sensitive: Yes — protect from cold

⭐ Interesting Facts

  • Native to Norfolk Island, between Australia and New Zealand

  • First recorded by Captain James Cook in 1774

  • Once evaluated for ship masts due to its straight trunk

  • Thrives indoors better than most conifers and tolerates drier air

🌟 Why Grow Norfolk Island Pine?

Elegant, soft-needled, and incredibly adaptable, the Norfolk Island Pine is perfect for anyone wanting a low-maintenance indoor tree, a unique holiday plant, or a statement evergreen in tropical climates.

Norfolk Island Pine Seed Germination Instructions:

1) Soak Seeds: Soak in room-temperature water for 24–48 hours to soften the seed coat and improve germination. Norfolk pine seeds with their large wings are likely to float, even after 48 hours, because the wings and potential air pockets make them buoyant. The float test really doesn't apply to these, but they do need to get a good 48 hour soak before planting.

2) Prepare Medium: Use a well-draining mix—equal parts peat moss and perlite or a cactus mix. Moisten lightly.

3) Environment: Place in a warm area (65–75°F). Provide bright, indirect light. Use a humidity dome or cover loosely with plastic to retain moisture.

4) Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mist as needed to maintain humidity.

5) Germination Time: Be patient—germination takes 4 to 8 weeks, sometimes longer.

6) After Sprouting: Remove cover once sprouted. Continue bright light and gentle watering. Transplant when well established (4–6 inches tall).  

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Instrucciones para la germinación de semillas de pino de la Isla Norfolk:

1) Remojar las semillas: Remoje las semillas en agua a temperatura ambiente durante 24 a 48 horas para ablandar la cubierta de la semilla y mejorar la germinación. Las semillas de pino de Norfolk, con sus grandes alas, probablemente flotarán, incluso después de 48 horas, debido a que las alas y las posibles bolsas de aire las hacen flotar. La prueba de flotación no es relevante en este caso, pero es necesario remojarlas durante 48 horas antes de plantarlas.

2) Preparar el sustrato: Utilice una mezcla con buen drenaje: partes iguales de turba y perlita o una mezcla para cactus. Humedezca ligeramente.

3) Entorno: Coloque en un lugar cálido (18-24 °C). Proporcione luz brillante e indirecta. Use una cúpula de humedad o cubra ligeramente con plástico para retener la humedad.

4) Riego: Mantenga la tierra constantemente húmeda, pero no empapada. Rocíe con agua según sea necesario para mantener la humedad.

 

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