tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post7954776918859763569..comments2024-03-28T16:50:48.709-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: HELP ID THIS PLANT, UPDATE NORFOLK PINE1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62414615952323341112017-02-13T22:46:01.318-06:002017-02-13T22:46:01.318-06:00Oops, thanks for the words of experience, ha. It w...Oops, thanks for the words of experience, ha. It was so nice on Sunday (Saturday was very windy). Storms Tuesday!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-9346513829683861382017-02-13T22:44:40.795-06:002017-02-13T22:44:40.795-06:00What another great link, thank you for this. Not ...What another great link, thank you for this. Not sure we can do a grow light at the farm but we'll see what we can come up with. Thank you (and nice to "see" you again!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-39382193834184927312017-02-13T22:43:56.301-06:002017-02-13T22:43:56.301-06:00You were right on John, thank you!!!You were right on John, thank you!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-78724833220234174852017-02-13T22:43:43.545-06:002017-02-13T22:43:43.545-06:00Great link, thank you!!Great link, thank you!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30718029239403338162017-02-13T22:43:33.976-06:002017-02-13T22:43:33.976-06:00I was afraid of that. I was afraid of that. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-10004251539064011862017-02-13T22:43:24.149-06:002017-02-13T22:43:24.149-06:00Hmm, that's what worries me here. Might need ...Hmm, that's what worries me here. Might need to just keep it as a houseplant inside (we don't have any of those actually, and I bet the wine bottle waterer would work during the week). Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-15119910952214394152017-02-13T22:41:51.421-06:002017-02-13T22:41:51.421-06:00Hmm, it would be nice to have a big tree that'...Hmm, it would be nice to have a big tree that's "different" outside but not sure about our occasional freezes. I'll have to decide what to do, ha. Thank you!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-50418817807319474292017-02-13T22:41:18.076-06:002017-02-13T22:41:18.076-06:00Yep, I can totally tell that this was decorated. ...Yep, I can totally tell that this was decorated. There was a red ribbon in it and of course glitter, ha. We have mild winters but, as we just had last month, we could very well have a low 20's night a couple of times in a season. We might just keep it as a houseplant. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34222712101629545322017-02-13T22:39:14.531-06:002017-02-13T22:39:14.531-06:00Hello there!!! Well, an expert sharing their wisd...Hello there!!! Well, an expert sharing their wisdom, you are always welcome to pass on tips here. Love it. We might just keep it inside for awhile until we decide. I can put a self watering bottle in it to keep it moist during the week. <br /><br />Thank you again, I'm always asking plant/tree/shrub questions. Any good advice for our clay soil and what to plant that will grow? Ha. I thought about some sort of native grasses, but not. sure. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81496737842646219382017-02-13T22:36:24.512-06:002017-02-13T22:36:24.512-06:00Thank you so much, I love that someone else here i...Thank you so much, I love that someone else here in the 'general' area knows how well it will or will not fit in. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6290664148790833372017-02-13T22:35:56.206-06:002017-02-13T22:35:56.206-06:00Thank you, you were first, ha! No prize unfortuna...Thank you, you were first, ha! No prize unfortunately, but you do have our gratitude, ha. Thanks again!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30343335627193570862017-02-12T14:53:30.072-06:002017-02-12T14:53:30.072-06:00Years ago, I had a Norfolk Island Pine. I had it ...Years ago, I had a Norfolk Island Pine. I had it in a large pot and for years it grew and survived fine - until I did not bring it in one freezing night - and that was the end of it. <br /><br />It's a nice, sunny, warm day today - hope you have a great day at the Farm! Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-78572240850343540272017-02-12T10:00:59.060-06:002017-02-12T10:00:59.060-06:00I have a Norfolk Island Pine (as a houseplant) tha...I have a Norfolk Island Pine (as a houseplant) that I purchased from Ikea. It took a little trial and error to find the right place in my house for proper light exposure. I finally added a grow light to supplement.<br /><br />I have attached a link for care and maintenance of the plant.<br />http://www.pennington.com/resources/fertilizer/indoor-gardening/nurturing-norfolk-island-pines-year-round<br />Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289024681312440621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-58914681218394813062017-02-12T06:01:40.167-06:002017-02-12T06:01:40.167-06:00I wule have said a spruce or a pine ...whoops ever...I wule have said a spruce or a pine ...whoops everyone else says norfolk pine! John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-89754067357834407012017-02-12T02:32:41.533-06:002017-02-12T02:32:41.533-06:00http://wNorfolk Island pineww.thegardenhelper.com/...http://wNorfolk Island pineww.thegardenhelper.com/norfolk.htmlColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81372932931428752762017-02-12T02:28:51.007-06:002017-02-12T02:28:51.007-06:00Basically used as a house plant here in Texas. It...Basically used as a house plant here in Texas. It wouldn't survive planted outsideColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-77895965171946082962017-02-12T00:15:35.753-06:002017-02-12T00:15:35.753-06:00I agree with the Norfolk Pine i.d. I have planted...I agree with the Norfolk Pine i.d. I have planted a couple outside here and they did not survive, but I had one in the house for many years, until I decided to plant it outside.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-82145898544939334862017-02-11T23:55:46.453-06:002017-02-11T23:55:46.453-06:00If it survives it will grow BIG !If it survives it will grow BIG !Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42297704106771620512017-02-11T22:12:17.800-06:002017-02-11T22:12:17.800-06:00Norfolk Island Pine. They are often decorated and ...Norfolk Island Pine. They are often decorated and used for Christmas trees and then kept in the house as a house plant. I wonder if it is warm enough for it to be planted out doors where you are at.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764379862617396667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56067361735387790502017-02-11T21:30:43.141-06:002017-02-11T21:30:43.141-06:00Definitely a Norfolk Island Pine, which is borderl...Definitely a Norfolk Island Pine, which is borderline hardy in the Houston area. IF you want to try planting it outside wait until no danger of frost but plant as early after that as possible because to stand any chance of overwintering outdoors it will need as many roots as it can grow the first year.<br />IF you can keep it alive in the ground outdoors until it reaches 15-20 feet it might even make it though short-term hard freezes...<br />However, in temperate zone climates it is restricted to container use and wintered indoors or in a tall greenhouse. It's cousin the 'monkey-puzzle' tree is a bit hardier but not so graceful and elegant appearing when young.<br />Good luck.<br /><br />a former Texas Certified Nurseryman from AustnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-85992916452479808232017-02-11T19:50:51.193-06:002017-02-11T19:50:51.193-06:00Yes, it looks like a Norfolk Island pine. I'm ...Yes, it looks like a Norfolk Island pine. I'm not too sure they'd do well in our Texas hill country, you might just want to pot it up to a larger pot.pittypatpages.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775443388721130821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-13571865638250780892017-02-11T19:48:16.896-06:002017-02-11T19:48:16.896-06:00It may be a Norfolk Island pine.It may be a Norfolk Island pine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com