where are you ....

and do you know the latin names .... both are a rather diverse family .... we may need to start with IDs ....

that said.. neither are houseplants... so if they are zone appropriate they should be outside ....

it would also help to know how big they are ....

ken

If this is Olea europaea it won't be hardy in USDA 6.

If you have a cool sunny place in the house where it stays above 30F and below 50F, that would be perfect!

im concerned about some peeps who call all evergreen trees pines ... wondering if it one of the cypresses .... etc ...

ken

Ken, does it really make any difference? Unless it is a non-hardy, semitropical conifer like a Norfolk Island pine (also not a pine), NO conifers - pine, fir, cypress or otherwise - are happy being inside a house for more than a week or so.

its a teaching moment ....

a pine is a pine.. not all are pines ... as you note with the norfolk example ....

some .. like the norfolk are indoor tolerant ... most are not ..

its the usual disposable plants around xmas conundrum ... called pines.. which are not pines ... which usually cant survive indoors thru a winter ... with the usual caveats about indoor humidity .... if a forced air furnace is involved ... as well a severe light requirements ... not to mention a cold dormancy period which may or may not apply ... hence my original premise .... we need an ID ...

boy... are we going thru withdrawal for the lack of active topics... lol ...

ken

Ken, I think you are picking nits :-) These are small plants (seedlings) the OP already has, so no conifers sold for holiday table top decorations. And I can't think of any other than the araucaria that would be the slightest bit suited to indoor conditions, sold for indoor decor or not. ID is really not much of an issue at all, IMO.

WOW this post seemed to veered off a bit. I do not know the names of what I have and still going to post some pictures ASAP!

However when I go to "edit and add pix" from my phone. I get a message "The page you requested was not found" I rather not have to go to laptop.

Do I need to access an app? I am trying thru google.

There is a limit on how long you have to be able to edit your original post. But you can add photos in the comments at any time. Posting from phones seems to generate more issues than with other devices, however.

btw, posts veer off in various directions all the time :-) Sometimes these tangents are of more interest than the original subject. No worries......if you can post photos, that will bring things back on topic!

to start with , I would seperate these plants

looks like dawn redwood (or bald cypress) and 2 spruces of some sort

ron

topic did not veer

ken and gardengal were trying to identify the plant sight unseen by the discription "pine tree "

Bald cypress, a couple spruces and an oak - no olives or pines.

Just goes to show how crucial pictures can be!

did you collect all these locally??? ... if so .... then they are hardy in your area ... where are you ..???

if hardy.. they need to stay outside.. and be planted in mother earth for winter .... its just the best odds around.. for survival ...

if you want to repot them in spring.. so be it.. we can help you with that ...but be aware.. they will all be HUGE trees .... and not work in pots for very long ...

bottom line.. they are not houseplants ... nor will they prosper as such ....

more info ...

ken

I was gifted these mini-trees from a local tree company at a home show. I will try and post a picture of my Olive tree and I believe (indoor) Norfolk island pine. I am aware that 4 planted together need to be split up and are hearty outdoor worthy, (can I leave them in a sheltered area till spring?) The one I am uncertain of is the Olive tree for its size.? thanks all!

I'm confused. So the photo you posted is not of what you think is an olive and a pine? Anyhow, neither olive not N I Pine will survive your winter outdoors, at any size.

I am aware that 4 planted together need to be split up and are hearty outdoor worthy, (can I leave them in a sheltered area till spring?)

===>>> big city name please ....

leaving them in a pot... for winter.. is so problematic.. that many peeps with many years of experience... can fail at it ... depending where you are ...

the norfolk has to stay indoors... if you have a forced air furnace .... in other words.. depending where you are .... try to place it away from the constant dry air coming from the furnace .... probably the same for the olive ....

winter watering is also tricky .... with the sun in decline.. most plants are in slow motion.. even indoors... so try to let them near dry in between waterings ... and do not fert a plant that is in slow motion ...

ken

Olive Tree

Winter indoors for both in z6.

Can they both tolerate the mid 60s ? I know that little pine can or do they prefer garage temps 50s? I have a hunch the olive likes it cooler?? tq PS a thank you to all who commented! sorry about delay in pix.

I've accidentally killed all the Olea Europa I've tried to grow, but I think they don't like a lot of water (yes I"m being funny).

Araucaria can probably take down to 40 degrees or so, enjoying warm ups during the day. Definitely protect from freezing temps though!

The Olea can likely take a bit of frost - but not for a long duration, especially in a pot. You do NOT want the soil in the pot to freeze.

Neither would mind cooler temps in winter -- 50s to 60s. In fact the olive might really appreciate a cooler winter.