Re: norfolk island pine

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My two cents: I wouldn't prune it, but I would turn it.

For the plant in decline:  I'd be turning it, and I'd add a few grow lights 
close to it, so that it gets some extra light besides what it gets from the 
window...I'm assuming it sits in front of a big window? The grow lights 
would make even more sense in the fall and winter.

I'd certainly consider repotting it...into a slightly larger pot if 
possible.
My main guess though as to why it is declining is that it needs more light 
(and perhaps a bit more humidity as well).

Tom
PS. Good luck on rooting a cutting from that!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp" <hoosiergardener@sbcglobal.net>
To: "GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum" <gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 5:00 PM
Subject: [GWL] norfolk island pine

Twice in the past week I have received questions about Norfolk Island pines. 
We grow these here are an indoor ornamental...frequently decorated for 
Christmas

Question One: the plant is lopsided from the pot never having been turned, 
so it leans quite a bit to one side. Possible solution — snip off the longer 
branches on one side and try to straighten in pot...possibly w/a stake.

Question Two: the 20-year-old plant has tremendous sentimental value for the 
owner, but is declining. She want info on taking a root cutting...I'm 
wondering if a cutting from the leader would be better?? On line, a Website 
said these are usually grown commercially from seed, but I'm guessing that 
is not an option.

Any thoughts, suggestions???

jems
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