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Rescuing a 6-Foot Indoor Pine: Must Be Norfolk Island Pine

Critical Fact

Only Norfolk Island Pine survives indoors long-term. Other pines die.

Action Required

Email photo to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com for ID confirmation. If Norfolk, care instructions will follow. If not, it cannot be saved as a houseplant.

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