YES or NO?
If adding a tiny little bit of soap into the water, then giving it to plants, will it increase their growth rate?
Please explain!
Thank You.
If adding a tiny little bit of soap into the water, then giving it to plants, will it increase their growth rate?
Please explain!
Thank You.
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There's no point in using soap for plant growth unless you want to kill pests. You won't increase their growth rate, only their susceptibility to bacteria and aphids.
An science fair experiment by some kids claims that a ratio of 1/39 water to Ajax lemon dish soap "destroyed" their plants.1
"Because soap contains oils and fats, it leaves a film on whatever it touches. Plants breathe through their leaves and stems, taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide. When soap is applied to a plant, it can no longer breathe, and eventually, the plant will die."2
and
"Some plant pests--such as spider mites and aphids--can be effectively controlled or killed with mildly soapy water. Two teaspoons of a gentle dish soap mixed with 1 gallon of water, sprayed on the plant once a week, will dispatch the pests and not harm the plant."2
An science fair experiment by some kids claims that a ratio of 1/39 water to Ajax lemon dish soap "destroyed" their plants.1
"Because soap contains oils and fats, it leaves a film on whatever it touches. Plants breathe through their leaves and stems, taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide. When soap is applied to a plant, it can no longer breathe, and eventually, the plant will die."2
and
"Some plant pests--such as spider mites and aphids--can be effectively controlled or killed with mildly soapy water. Two teaspoons of a gentle dish soap mixed with 1 gallon of water, sprayed on the plant once a week, will dispatch the pests and not harm the plant."2