Norfolk Island Pine drooping

Branches naturally form soft tiers. A sudden change with wilt, needle loss, or browning needs a check of root-ball moisture and exposure.

Dry root ball

Water slowly through the center and drain. If mix has pulled from the pot, check that it absorbs water rather than letting it escape around the edges. The branches may not lift immediately.

Wet root ball

Empty runoff, check for soft roots if decline continues, and improve light if the tree is in a dark corner. Keep the central leader intact and avoid trying to correct droop with pruning.