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.
The same salt you put on your food can kill unwanted plants. Salt and vinegar might be a tasty combination for people, but the two substances are toxic to plants. Vinegar works by adding acid to the soil of a plant and its leaves.arnings. 1  Do not use salt on bushes that are in close quarters with other plants. 2  There's a good chance you'll kill both the bush and everything around it. 3  Do not use both vinegar and salt, as one or the other will work just fine. 4  Using both increases the toxins in your soil and the chance you'll harm nearby plants.