Feb 14, · If you decide to keep the tree as a container tree, it will need some water, but not too much water Norfolk Island pines need moist soil, but will die in wet soil Your Norfolk Island pine will also require as much light as you can offer It accepts direct or indirect light, but does not like to be close to heatersNov 28, 10 · The Norfolk pine was originally given to my sister as a gift She kept it for a while, and then felt I could manage it better When I got it, the Norfolk Island Pine was a small plant, about two foot tall I repotted it, and over the years it grew into quite a nice 6 foot tall specimen Or, should I say, the pot and plant reached the 6 foot markMaintaining your Norfolk Island Pine Lack of sufficient moisture in the air will cause tip browning, needle drop, and eventually, the lower branches to die off Misting is the best thing you could do for your Norfolk Pine, followed by any other method which would add humidity to the room like a humidifier or aquarium