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.
Instead, they opt for propagating plants with organic rooting hormone such as a vinegar solution. Making Vinegar Rooting Hormone. A small amount of apple cider vinegar is all you need to create this organic rooting hormone, and too much may prevent rooting. (Vinegar for garden use actually includes using apple cider vinegar to kill weeds.) A teaspoon of vinegar in 5 to 6 cups of water is enough. Any type of apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket is fine. To use your homemade rooting hormone, dip the bottom of the cutting in the solution before âstickingâ the cutting in rooting medium. Using apple cider vinegar as rooting hormone is a great way to give your cuttings that extra jump they need to grow roots.