Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Europe
Types
not available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Not Available
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
PHALARIS
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Phalaris
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Phalaris
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Phalaris
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Phalaris
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Phalans
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Phalans
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Phalans
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Phalans
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Phalaris
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Properties of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris. Norfolk Island Pine doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Norfolk Island Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Norfolk Island Pine has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phalaris has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.