This popular springtime flower can actually be toxic if ingested in large quantities and can be particularly harmful to cats, dogs and horses. The bulb of the tulip contains glycosides and alkaloids that can cause nausea, dizziness and abdominal pain. Severe poisoning can lead to convulsions and possibly death.
What is the effect of vinegar on plants? A: Vinegar is an acidic solution that removes the waxy coating on a plant's foliage, leaving it vulnerable to drying out. Low concentrations of vinegar burn only the foliage, leaving the roots alone to regenerate when possible. Stronger concentrations can burn the plant all the way to the roots. Continue Reading.
(Dish soap, vinegar and a spray bottle â all you need for making your own weed killer.) The acetic acid in vinegar âsucks out the waterâ from the weed, which dries it up. The dish soap helps to break down the outer coat of the plant (cuticle), which helps that vinegar to work best. Below, are two examples from my own landscape of how it worked: Just 24 hours laterâ¦. Here is another example: