How to Grow and Care for Araucaria

Norfolk island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a conifer tree native to Norfolk Island, a small island in the Pacific Islands. Now, it is a popular houseplant all around the world. However, norfolk island pine is in danger of dying out in the wild.

Araucaria columnaris is a species of conifer that grows up to 61 m tall. It is endemic to New Caledonia, an island country located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. New caledonia pine is often planted as an ornamental tree in warm, temperate environments and can be found in gardens throughout Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Mexico, and Hawaii.

Bunya pine (Araucaria bidwillii) is an evergreen conifer that is native to the southeast coasts of Australia. Despite its common name, it is not a true pine tree. It produces football-sized cones that contain edible seeds; these have always been an important food to indigenous Australians, who eat them in a variety of raw, processed, cooked, and fermented forms.

Monkey puzzle tree is distinctly known for its unique physical features having tiny and spiky leaves. It produces cones that are feasted on by birds and squirrels. Its common name was derived from a comment that its appearance is as unique as it appears to be challenging for a monkey to climb.

Although parana pine is referred to as a pine in many different languages, it is not technically a pine tree. However, it is a critically endangered species. Parana pine is an evergreen tree native to Brazil.