Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Araucaria heterophylla
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
-
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Hydrangea
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Hortensie
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Hortensia
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Hortensja
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Hibiscus
Family
Araucariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.