Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for the holidays is one thing, but properly placing it and securing it is a completely different matter. To enjoy the beauty of your Christmas tree throughout the holiday season, it is worth taking care of the appropriate stand. Kamai offers a wide range of stands that not only hold the tree stably, but also ensure its proper hydration. So how do you properly match your Christmas tree to the Kamai stand? Here are some key tips.
1. Get to know the Kamai rack models
Kamai offers various models of stands that differ in size, trunk diameter, water tank capacity and maximum tree height. Here is an overview of the available models:
| Model | trunk diameter | Water tank capacity | Maximum height of the tree | Weight | Stand diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECT 4 | to 12 cm | 1,5 l | to 250 cm | 4 kg | 34 cm |
| SELECT 5 | to 12 cm | 2 l | to 300 cm | 5 kg | 38 cm |
| Start 1 | to 9 cm | 0,8 l | to 150 cm | 2,5 kg | 27 cm |
| Start 2 | to 11 cm | 1,2 l | to 200 cm | 3,5 kg | 32 cm |
| Start 3 | to 12 cm | 1,5 l | to 250 cm | 4 kg | 34 cm |
2. Pay attention to the diameter of the trunk
Each Kamai stand model is designed to support trees with a specific trunk diameter:
- SELECT 4 and SELECT 5: Supports Christmas trees with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm.
- Start 1: Perfect for Christmas trees with a trunk diameter of up to 9 cm.
- Start 2: Designed for Christmas trees with a trunk diameter of up to 11 cm.
- Start 3: Suitable for Christmas trees with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm.
3. Take into account the height of the tree
Some Kamai stands are designed for taller trees, others for shorter ones. When choosing a stand, pay attention to the maximum tree height that a given model can support.
4. Remember to hydrate
Kamai stands are equipped with water tanks that help keep your Christmas tree in good condition throughout the holiday season. When choosing a stand, pay attention to its capacity and adjust it to the size of the tree. Below is information on how often you should water each Christmas tree:
- Caucasian fir: Every 2 days.
- Silver fir: Every 2-3 days.
- Norway spruce: Every day.
- Serbian spruce: Every 2 days.
5. The most popular Christmas trees and their parameters
The most popular Christmas trees in Poland are:
- Caucasian fir (Abies nordmanniana)
- Height: up to 60 m
- Trunk diameter: up to 2 m
- Needles: dark green, shiny, soft, up to 3,5 cm long
- silver fir (Abies alba)
- Height: up to 50 m
- Trunk diameter: up to 1,5 m
- Needles: dark green, shiny, soft, up to 2,5 cm long
- Norway spruce (Picea abies)
- Height: up to 40 m
- Trunk diameter: up to 1 m
- Needles: grey-green, rough, up to 2 cm long
- Serbian spruce (Picea omorika)
- Height: up to 30 m
- Trunk diameter: up to 1 m
- Needles: dark green, shiny, up to 2 cm long
Summation
Choosing the right stand for your Christmas tree is the key to its stability and freshness throughout the holiday season. Thanks to Kamai stands, we can enjoy the beauty of the Christmas tree without worrying about it falling over or drying out. However, remember to precisely match the stand to the parameters of your Christmas tree, and then the holidays will be truly magical!
