Araucaria/Christmas Ornamental Heathy Plant

The Araucaria (often called Norfolk Island Pine) is a popular indoor “Christmas tree” plant.

🌿 Basic Care Overview

• Scientific name: Araucaria heterophylla
• Not a true pine, but behaves like a soft indoor evergreen.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect sunlight
• Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon sun
• Rotate the pot every week so it grows evenly (prevents leaning)

💧 Watering

• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy
• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid letting the pot sit in water (root rot risk)

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 16–24°C
• Avoid cold drafts, AC vents, or heaters
• Loves moderate to high humidity
  • Mist occasionally or place near a water tray with pebbles

🪴 Soil & Pot

• Use well-draining potting mix (garden soil + sand + compost works well)
• Pot must have drainage holes
• Repot only every 2–3 years (they like being slightly root-bound)