· Growing Norfolk Pine Trees in containers Pine trees require a different growing medium in containers than they do in the wild The key components of a good medium for pine trees are water holding capacity, porosity and weight Pine trees in containers require a medium that is lightweight, allows adequate air flow and drainage and has theCheck the soil by hand, 2"3" below the surface Soil should be moist and cool–neither wet nor completely dry Water your Norfolk Pine until the entire root area is moist Let water run through the drainage hole into the saucer, taking care to empty excess water that has accumulated Allow the top 2"3" of soil to dry before watering1121 · Not many pines will grow indoors, even when very young, for longer than a few weeks The exception is the Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla)This evergreen is not actually a pine How To Take Care Of Norfolk Island Pines Norfolk pine tree indoor care