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- Jash
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Hi, I am new to this forum and wanted some tips on whether or not I should get a 名媛直播 plant. From the start I have loved 名媛直播 plants, I know how to grow and care for them as I have many other plants. However, I cannot convince myself to get one because of some of the ethical issues in my mind. Is making a tree stunted ethical or not? I hope that you give your opinions.
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There is no such thing as bonsai plants. Trees grown as bonsai are not stunted. They are kept small by pruning and shaping by various means.
There are no ethical issues any more than growing any plants that are cut pruned or eaten for that matter.
There are no ethical issues any more than growing any plants that are cut pruned or eaten for that matter.
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If you have moral obligations against pruning your hedges or keeping geraniums in ppots, then do not keep bonsai. Else.. There is no reason not to. 名媛直播 carers are the most dedicated polant carers around.
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Ethical reasons?
None whatsoever.
名媛直播 are the most pampered plants in the Universe.
None whatsoever.
名媛直播 are the most pampered plants in the Universe.
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Agree! There are no other trees on earth that have a better and longer life than bonsai in the right hands.
I was thinking about the potato. You dig it out of the soil. Peal its skin of when it is still alive and then boil it. That sounds more cruel to me. If you have no issue with eating potato there should be no conciderations about bonsai.
I was thinking about the potato. You dig it out of the soil. Peal its skin of when it is still alive and then boil it. That sounds more cruel to me. If you have no issue with eating potato there should be no conciderations about bonsai.
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Hi Jash, and welcome to the forum.
Nice to hear that you have done some research before taking the plunge into the hobby, if only more people would do the same...
As far as I am concerned there is NO ethical dilemma in caretaking a bonsai - as previous replies have said, they are some of the most cosseted plants ever, and thus can have longer and healthier lives than their full sized counterparts. If any of your other plants are grown in pots rather than the garden or ground there is very little distinction...
Do yourself a favour with your first tree by selecting one that suits the conditions that you can offer it - if you are only intending to home an "indoor" bonsai proceed with caution - very few trees will flourish inside despite what sellers will tell you to try to sell their wares. Something with dark green waxy leaves such as some ficus species would be your best bet.
Good luck!
Nice to hear that you have done some research before taking the plunge into the hobby, if only more people would do the same...
As far as I am concerned there is NO ethical dilemma in caretaking a bonsai - as previous replies have said, they are some of the most cosseted plants ever, and thus can have longer and healthier lives than their full sized counterparts. If any of your other plants are grown in pots rather than the garden or ground there is very little distinction...
Do yourself a favour with your first tree by selecting one that suits the conditions that you can offer it - if you are only intending to home an "indoor" bonsai proceed with caution - very few trees will flourish inside despite what sellers will tell you to try to sell their wares. Something with dark green waxy leaves such as some ficus species would be your best bet.
Good luck!
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