2006-12-13 17:13:56 · 7 answers · asked by princessaramari 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
it's usually used to keep bugs off the plants.
2006-12-13 17:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The effect of vinegar depends on the concentration of the vinegar and the type of plant. Some plant leaves are tolerant of additional acidity, some die out instead.
If you add the vinegar to the potting soil/soil of the plant, it will change the acidity/pH of the soil and may either have a beneficial effect or detrimental effect, depending on the variety of the plant.
As a bug deterrent in your house garden, It may work but why stink up your garden with the smell of vinegar? It may be effective and cheap alternative but realllllllyyyyy, now!!
2006-12-13 17:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Aldo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of vinegar being used to keep bugs off of plants, but I'm no gardener. What I do know is that vinegar is acidic which can raise the ph level of the soil and kill your plant.
2006-12-13 17:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by jwplaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
vinegar will turn the soil pH (potential hydrogen) acidic. Small amounts are fine for most plants, but grasses like a slightly alkaline pH.
Most soils will tend to go acidic due to rainwater which captures carbon in the atmosphere creating a mild carbonic acid. Organic materials in the soil will also release carbon as they break down resulting in carbonic acids.
That's the reason people add lime to the soil, an alkaline substance to neutralize or raise the pH.
To answer your question, i think vinegar is around pH 4, it will acidify the soil which may result in minerals being locked or unable to be released (plant malnutrition). thus resulting in sickly looking plants and possibly death.
2006-12-13 22:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Help me, I'm melting!"
Vinegar is used to kill plants like weeds in your driveway, sidewalk, and rock garden. I'm not totally sure about acid loving plants like roses, cedars, and others though (as long as you do not spray it on the foliage, they may survive or even do better).
2006-12-13 17:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, did you know that if you soak a fruit or vegetable in one cup vinegar and two cups water, you can counteract most of the pesticides that might be on it. not all of the pesticides, but a lot of em.
2006-12-13 17:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by jamoncita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
death...
2006-12-13 17:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋