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Norfolk Pine Follow-Up: Need More Details to Help

Norfolk Island Pine Needle Drop: Seeking the Cause

You moved your long-time Norfolk pine outdoors because of needle drop. You water once or twice a week. To diagnose, I need:

How long since moving outside? Any health change?
Indoor care history: misting in winter? Humidity levels?
Watering routine: how dry between waterings?
Fertilizer or other care?

Most common causes: overwatering (worst), underwatering, or low winter humidity indoors. They need high humidity—misting helps. Nutrients are rarely the issue. Trying to pinpoint what changed this year.

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