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Whats the best potting soil for Norfolk Island Pine? Find it here!

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2025-02-11
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Whats the best potting soil for Norfolk Island Pine? Find it here!
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Alright, guys, let’s talk about dirt! Specifically, the best dirt for your Norfolk Island Pine. I’ve had mine for a few years now, and I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping it happy. And trust me, the right soil makes all the difference.

My Soil Experiment

When I first got my Norfolk, I just used some regular potting mix I had lying around. Big mistake! It stayed way too wet, and my poor tree started looking a little sad. Yellowing needles, the whole deal. So, I knew I had to do some digging (pun intended!).

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Whats the best potting soil for Norfolk Island Pine? Find it here!

I started researching and experimenting with different things, here is what I did:

  • First Attempt: Straight-up regular potting mix. Nope. Too dense, held too much water.
  • Second Attempt: Added some extra perlite to the regular mix. Better, but still not quite right.
  • Third Attempt (and the winner!): This is where I hit the jackpot. I mixed up my own concoction.

The Winning Mix

Here’s what I did, and what I recommend you do for your Norfolk Island Pine:

  • Compost: I used about two scoops of regular compost. You know, the kind you get for general gardening.
  • Perlite (or Pumice): I used one scoop of perlite. This stuff is awesome for drainage. Think of it like little white rocks that help keep the soil airy. You could also use pumice if you have that instead. It does the same thing.

I just mixed it all, make sure no big clumps, it is important to be very evenly.

Putting It All Together

I grabbed a clean pot, put a little of my new soil mix in the bottom, then gently removed my Norfolk Pine from its old pot. I loosened up the roots a bit – they were pretty packed in there! – and placed the tree in the new pot. Then I just filled in around the sides with more of my soil mix, making sure not to pack it down too hard. A gentle pat is all you need.

Finally, I gave it a good watering, letting the water drain out the bottom. And that’s it!

My Norfolk Pine has been thriving ever since I switched to this mix. It’s all about good drainage, but also making sure the soil holds onto just enough moisture. This combo of compost and perlite (or pumice) seems to do the trick perfectly. Give it a try, and I bet your tree will thank you!

jim

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