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Prop-lifting
Proplifting (sometimes written prop-lifting) is the practice of taking discarded plant material and Plant propagation, propagating new plants from them. Some proplifters engage with the hobby as a form of self-administered horticultural therapy. Etymology and origin The word is a portmanteau of 'propagate' and 'shoplifting'. However, this derivation is misleading as ethical proplifters are advised to seek permission first to take such floor sweepings. Though much of the material would be thrown out, it is technically the property of the store or business where found. Also, ethical proplifting excludes the practice of removing leaves from living plants as such unauthorized removal is theft. The term was coined by Sarina Daniels, the founder of the r/proplifting subreddit, as a joke, while she was participating in r/Succulents in 2017. Though what started as a joke quickly became an on-line community of dedicated practitioners that has surprised its founder. Even so, proplifting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plant Poaching
Plant collecting is the acquisition of plant specimens for the purposes of research, cultivation, or as a hobby. Plant specimens may be kept alive, but are more commonly dried and pressed to preserve the quality of the specimen. Plant collecting is an ancient practice with records of a Chinese botanist collecting roses over 5000 years ago. Herbaria are collections of preserved plants samples and their associated data for scientific purposes. The largest herbarium in the world exist at the National Museum of Natural History (France), Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, in Paris, France. Plant samples in herbaria typically include a reference sheet with information about the plant and details of collection. This detailed and organized system of filing provides horticulturist and other researchers alike with a way to find information about a certain plant, and a way to add new information to an existing plant sample file. The collection of live plant specimens from the wild, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
