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Norfolk Island Pine Decline: Root and Light Issues

Sequential trunk death indicates a root/environment problem: overwatering, oversized pot, poor soil, or insufficient light. Norfolk pines need small pots, porous soil (extra perlite), top quarter dry between waterings, and a window location. After months of decline, recovery is unlikely. Email a photo for final assessment.

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