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.
Soils with high vinegar concentrations have a pH level that is too low for plants to take root. Adjusting the pH level of the soil with vinegar effectively rids an area of vegetation. Before adding new plantings, lime must be amended to the soil to neutralize the effects of the vinegar and bring the pH levels up.