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All of the species of Araucaria are native to the Southern Hemisphere where many have economic significance and all are enjoyed for their ornamental appearance. Araucaria heterophylla is native to Norfolk Island in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia

Araucaria Heterophylla is popular with their ornamental appearance, closer branches, dark-geen foliage, wedge-shaped leaves. Its unique beauty is seen in tropical and sub-tropical landscapes all over the world.

Araucaria Heterophylla is not particular about soil and tolerates even very acid soils as well as salty situations at beach side. They have weak root systems and rarely need re-potting when grown in containers (some may require staking).

Light: Full sun. Will tolerate shade but the leaves will droop - the deeper the shade, the droopier the leaves (which I think makes for especially graceful specimens!) When growing indoors, place this plant in a bright, evenly lit area.
Moisture: Likes good moisture with good drainage.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 - 11. Norfolk Island pine is very tender and will begin to sustain damage at temperatures below 40ºF (4.4ºC) beginning with discoloration of foliage. In Florida the Norfolk Island pine is grown in warmer and protected micro-climates throughout Zone 9 - especially near the water. If the tree is killed by frost new stems will be produced from the roots.
Propagation: Take 6-8 in (15.2-20.3 cm) cuttings of the terminal leader in summer and treat with rooting hormone. Caution, cuttings from lateral branches will produce irregularly shaped trees. Additional cuttings made from laterals that develop into terminals after removal of the original terminal leader will produce acceptable plants. Note that this tree is commercially produced from seeds.