Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Southwest Asia
Types
not available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Subtropical forests
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Green
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
Nerium
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
ओलियंडर
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Oleander
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Adelfa
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
oleandro
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Oleander
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Cleander
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Araucariaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.