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Norfolk Island Pine

The secret to keeping Norfolk Island pine healthy is to give it ample light and humidity. In low light, the lower branches may turn brown and fall off. If the air is too dry, it becomes a prime target for spider mites, a common houseplant pest. In its native habitat, Norfolk Island pine can reach 200 feet tall, but don't worry -- indoors, it seldom grows taller than 10 feet.

Why We Love It: This tree is perfect for decorating for Christmas -- or giving as a holiday gift. Outside the holidays, its soft texture adds a cozy feeling to any room.

Name: Araucaria heterophylla

Growing Conditions: Bright light; 60-75 degrees F.; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings

Size: To 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide

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If you want to create a visual impact in your garden, a well-placed accent plants is the easiest way to do it. Place one beautiful accent plant amongst a collection of hedges or groundcover plants and this one accent plant can stop people in their tracks. Accent plants are usually striking because of their shape, colour or size. You want to take good care of your accent plants since they are such eye-catchers and we have a range of information on the sunlight, soil and pruning needs of many accent plants. Find out how to care for popular accent plants such as the Purple Japanese Maple, Barrel Cactus, Red Hanging Heliconia and more great accent plants.

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Planting Information : Cabbage

Sowing Hint: Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4 weeks
Harvest Period: 11-15 weeks
Space Plants: 50 - 75 cm
Companion Plants: Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile, thyme)
Avoid Planting Near: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chili, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard, parsnip