In
Angostillo, species selection depends on “which plants do
not negatively affect our home”. The type of flower is not a
limiting factor for species selection. In San Felipe
Cuapexco, interviewees mentioned that “a tree near the
house provides shade and cooler temperatures, and we do
not need a fan”. In Tepexilotla, interviewees mentioned that
“We do not have trees in the garden, because water
accumulates under the fallen leaves, causing rot or other
negative plant effects”. In Angostillo, if you have trees
around it is because “they provide fresh air and shade; and
we can come to sit under them to refresh