The edges of the leaves

Leaves are a vital part of plant beings. Thanks to them they can breathe, and carry out photosynthesis, a process that allows them to feed and grow. In addition, it is usually in them where the problems first appear , so it is highly recommended to observe them daily to detect them as soon as possible and solve them.

Next we will explain what the edges of the leaves are like .Leaves

Image – Valdeplástica

Leaves are classified according to their shape, which can be simple when they have only one ‘leaflet’, or compound when they have two or more. Most plants have simple leaves, but the truth is that there are others, such as the Ausculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) tree that has chosen to have compound leaves. Depending on the climate of the place, as well as the type of soil and the altitude, the plants have been developing some leaves or others to adapt to the environment in which they are found.

In fact, those that live in hot climates with abundant rainfall tend to have larger leaves than those that live in equally hot but dry regions. An example would be the Alocasia. In the tropical and humid forests of Borneo we find A. robusta , a plant whose leaves measure 3m in diameter; on the other hand, the A. macrorrhiza (better known by its other name: Elephant Ears) has them somewhat smaller, 50cm in length, since it lives in regions where the rains are not as frequent as in Borneo.Hydrangea

The edges of hydrangea leaves are sawn.

To see how the leaves of plants vary in size, I invite you to do the following experiment: acquire two plants of the same species. Give one the proper care, but let the other one get a little thirsty. After a while, you will see that the one that has not had enough water begins to reduce the size of its leaves . When you decide to give it more water, it will once again have leaf blades of the size that correspond to it.

It’s curious, right?

The edges of the leaves

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