I bought a small one, right around Christmas. When I bought it, it was lush and a nice rich green. In the last couple of weeks, the branches have started to droop (not normal drooping) and it seems like the new shoots have become leggy and spindly. The green is now fading. When I touch it, it still feels pliable, but looks like it's on it's way out. I had it several feet away from the window. I also have it in a very warm room, so I don't know if that is the problem. Probably needs a transplant also. Can these pines still come back once they started to droop. (P.S. misted yesterday, but it remains the same.) Thanks for the advice.

Thanks Amy. This isn't my first Norfolk Pine and it probably won't be my last. The first couple I was overwatering because I didn't know any better. This time I thought I was smarter and kept it too dry. Also the room was too warm and I wasn't misting. My house has inadequate lighting as well. Today, I transplanted it, since it was in such a little pot. Since it looks like it may not survive, I really don't have much to lose. Oh well! maybe I'll have better luck the next time, or maybe a miracle will happen with this one.

My sister lives in the same area as me, which is also considered the prairies., and has no problem growing her Norfolk. She has it in a room with adequate lighting, several feet away from a large window. She obviously knows how much water to give hers without overwatering, something I have a problem with. I think it's a combination of lighting, water, humidity and a green thumb with gives some people success with this tree.

Thanks for the watering tip. I was doing it weekly, but because the pot was so small, and the room so dry, it looks like it wasn't enough. An update on my Norfolk, I transplanted it, watered it properly, mist it daily, carry it to a window where there is more light coming in, and it seems a tad better, although not out of the woods yet. The one thing which is concerning me is, the new shoots are still spindly and curled, but the tree itself has become a little greener. Time will tell, thanks for the info.

The Wollemi Pine is nice indeed, with much easier growing conditions than the Norfolk Pine. It may be expensive until they get them growing again.

aw, Daisy, i'm sorry. if it is any consolation to you, i have quite a large plant graveyard myself. hmm, with new additions daily it seems. i have noticed a lot of Norfolks on sale lately, so maybe you could get yourself a new one and build from your experience of the last. or, you could just throw your hands up and pour yourself a drink!

good luck for next time!

Hi Everyone,
I have a question about my Norfolk Island Pine. I bought it a month ago, and it came in a little pot with about 7 or 8 little trees. When I moved it to a bigger pot I saw that the roots from these 8 trees were connected to each other, intertwined. I did not separate them because I though I might damage the roots. Is it okay for Norfolk Island Pine to grow closely together, or does it need space to spread out and properly grow.

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Vladzik,

Keep your Norfolk pines together. They will not interfere with one another. In fact, they will make for a fuller-looking plant. Trying to separate the roots is a major surgical procedure that is possible, but risky unless you are expereienced with it.