Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Norfolk Island Pine tree for a while now, and let me tell you, figuring out the right temperature for this thing has been a real journey.
At first, I just stuck it in my living room, you know, where I thought it looked nice. I didn’t really pay much attention to the temperature. I mean, I keep my place pretty comfortable, around 70 degrees I guess, so I figured the plant would be fine. But then I started noticing some of the needles turning a bit brown. Not good, right?
So, I started doing a little digging around. Seems like these trees are picky little things. I read somewhere that they like it a bit warmer, between 65 and 85 is their sweet spot. I’ve been keeping my place at 70F, so I tried to put it closer to the window in order to make it a little bit warmer. And I started paying more attention to the thermometer in that room, making sure it didn’t dip too low, especially at night.
- First, I moved the plant around my apartment, trying different spots.
- Then, I got a little thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature in the room where I kept the plant.
- And finally, I started opening the window during the warmest part of the day to let in some of that natural warmth.
But here’s the kicker – they can’t stand the cold. I learned that the hard way. One day, I thought it might be nice to give it some fresh air, so I put it out on my balcony for a few hours. It wasn’t even that cold, maybe like 55 degrees or so. Well, let me tell you, that was a mistake. When I brought it back inside, the poor thing looked like it had seen a ghost. More brown needles, and it just looked droopy overall.
Keeping It Warm and Cozy
So, I moved it back inside, right by the window where it gets lots of bright, but indirect, sunlight. I made sure to keep that spot nice and warm, and I even started misting it with water every now and then, ’cause I read they like a bit of humidity too, just like their original home in the South Pacific.
It took a while, but slowly but surely, my Norfolk Island Pine started to perk back up. The browning stopped, and it even started putting out some new growth. Now, I’m extra careful about the temperature. I keep it inside all the time, and I make sure the room stays within that 65 to 85 range, it is between 65F and 70F now.
I also keep a humidifier nearby to keep the air moist, and I’ve gotten into the habit of checking the soil moisture regularly. It’s definitely a bit more work than some of my other plants, but it’s worth it.
So, yeah, that’s my story about figuring out the temperature thing for my Norfolk Pine. It’s been a learning experience, for sure. But now I know that these trees need that warmth, but they also can’t handle the extreme cold. Keep that in mind, and your Norfolk Pine should be happy as a clam!
