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  1. Terrance.Griffin

    Terrance.Griffin Member

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    Hi everyone; first time caller!
    I received a Northfolk Pine seedling as a gift this Christmas. Actually there are four trunks in the pot each about 8" high. I am at a loss at how to nurture it indoors from the very basic care to transplant time (it's in a 6" pot) to what to name it. Any help would be appreciated.
    Terry
    Toronto
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It'll want to be in a well-lit room, not too hot in winter, ideally between 10 to 15°C. Water only when the soil gets fairly dry, don't keep it soggy all the time. They grow fairly fast so it'll need repotting maybe in the summer. It can go outside for the summer once all risk of frost is over; for the first few days in a shady spot then move it gradually to full sun over a week or so (so it can adapt to natural outdoor UV-light gradually)
     

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