Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
not available
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Mexican Bambus
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Family
Araucariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.