COLOURS AND SHAPES
Araucaria Heterophylla is the Norfolk Island pine you'll find in living rooms worldwide. Heterophylla refers to the different leaves, which are actually needles, attached to the plant. It's available year-round but is especially popular in the last three months of the year, as the plant is used a lot for around Christmas. This pine is related to Araucaria araucana, the snake pine, or monkey puzzle tree, a typical garden plant.
ORIGIN
Araucaria is the Latin name for the Norfolk Island pine. The plant belongs to the conifers and is native to the Norfolk Islands in the Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand. In the wild, the tree can reach heights of more than 50 metres. In the house, it stays at a more friendly height of 50 cm - 2.5 metres.
symbolism
In December, the Norfolk Island pine is used as an alternative to a Christmas tree. Thanks to its beautiful tiers of branches, it is ideal for hanging baubles and lights. Definitely worth a try!
