Plants, The trees And nature can generate in humans a connection that gives them peace and security, in addition to improving the quality of life. With the aim of promoting national reforestation campaigns at the student level, in 2003 it was declared that every May 22, tree day in Guatemala is commemorated.
According to authorities of the Natural History Museum, this date It seeks to raise awareness about the importance of native and forest trees, which contribute to the biological diversity of the country.
Therefore, Decree 30-2003 established as a symbol of the Tree day to the national tree: La Ceiba.
While not everyone has the privilege of living near a natural environment with trees and plants, it is possible to adapt our spaces to include vegetation in them.
10 Tree options to plant at home
In an interview with Free press, Posted in 2024the agronomist of the nursery and coffee La Escalonia, Juan Carlos Torres, explained that the care of plants can become a therapy to relax and share with the family.
However, before acquiring a plant, The biologist Sofía Cabañas recommends considering: how willing are we take care of a tree or a plant?
This is because some species require more care than others. Cabañas advises visiting specialized nurseries, since they know what each species needs, and the care required by the plant that is chosen can be explained.
There are, however, some recommendations that can adapt to their space:
- Lemon tree
- Orange tree
- Mandarin tree
- Apple or pear tree
- Mora tree
- Plum tree
- Strawberry tree
- Papaya tree
- Nance tree
- Tree
Agronomist Rocío Morales points out that It is important to consider the climate of the place where you want to sow. “We have to see what species it adapts to each place. In cold areas the peach, plum and apple is suggested, while in hottest areas the pink apple, the Creole chicozapote and the dwarf banana will grow well, for giving some examples,” he said.
Some of these species can be sown in pots, but others require broader spaces.
It is important to remember that, like every living being, plants need care and attention. It is necessary to prune them to favor their growth, as well as be aware of the quality of the land and the space where they adapt.
If the trees are sown in pots, having no total freedom in the container, they must be watered twice a week and fertilize once a month.