Plants and humans have always been closely linked. In fact, without the fruit they bear, the human species would not have been able to get to where it is today. But neither do the plants. In fact, there are those who say that in a way they use us so that their seeds reach other parts of the world. Although we do not know if it is true or not, what we are going to tell you today is: a few curiosities about them that you probably didn’t know.
Some will surprise you.
Who does not know the Saguaro? This is a cactus that lives in Mexico, in the desert. Cactus collectors would very much like to have one in their garden, but due to its slow growth the asking price is high. How slow are they? To reach one meter in height, 10 years have to passas long as the climatic and cultivation conditions are favorable.
Palm trees, unlike trees, only have a single growth guide, and the trunk once it reaches its thickness and adult size does not broaden any further. They cannot re-sprout because they do not have buds on the trunk to be able to do so. It is because of that it is surprising that the palm treesfor example those in the photo (Ceroxylon), pThey can reach a height of 40 meters or more, and live 200-300 yearseven more.
Of the trees Many things could be said, but this time we will mention what happens when they are “stressed”, that is, when they are attacked by insects or when leaves are cleaned. What happens is that they have a tendency to throw more leaves than they would if nothing had been done to them. That is why it is more advisable not to prune, unless it is strictly necessary, and always respecting the cycles of the tree.
Our carnivorous plants they find few nutrients in the soil where they live that, over thousands of years, have evolved to perfect their hunting techniques. The leaves have been modified, so much so that have become effective traps capable of digesting – thanks to digestive enzymes – the bodies of insects that fall on them.
By the way, did you know that cactus spines are actually modified leaves? It is a way to save the maximum possible amount of water, at the same time that it protects the plants from potential diners.
Curious, right?
