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surely detergent will kill the plants.. the reason being is detergents have the foaming agent such as sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) or sodium lauryl sulphate which can cleave the protein molecules present in the cells converting them into peptides by breaking the chemical bondings.. how can a plant survive without protein?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoWell it really depends what plant and detergent in reference. Some detergents can actually be used to fight and kill off pest of plants and some can not. A prime example of a particular type of detergent that can be made and diluted with water is dish soap of any kind to spray the leaves, stems and soil to kill of many different types of pest. If you google what type of issues you may be having with that particular plant you will be able to find a more direct answer based around the plants know info and other experience with growing and caring for it.
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∙ 11y agoThe plant will die
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What will happen if the liquid detergent is used to water plants?
you will kill the plants
Can drinking water and detergent kill you?
Depending on the quantity of detergent ingested !
What plants does fusarium kill?
All plants
How do detergents effect plant growth?
The detergent does affect plant growth because the detergent has too much chemicals that are very poisonous to the plant!->Tatiana
What are the name of plants that kill other plants?
Parasiticplants
What will happen if the liquid detergent is used to water plants?
you will kill the plants
Does detergent affect the way plants grow?
yes it will kill it...... u should know that stupid o(^_^)o
Why don't plants grow in detergent?
Like us plants need nutrients to grow, detergent would be a poison
Can drinking water and detergent kill you?
Depending on the quantity of detergent ingested !
Can you kill worms in a dog with d awn detergent?
no you cannot kill worms inside a dogs body with dawn detergent.
Will cloths detergent kill mature trees?
It would depend on the detergent and how much was used.
Does joy dish detergent kill fleas?
No
Will dish washing detergent kill you?
yes you will die
How will detergents kill plants?
The chemicals in detergent are poison like. You pour them in the soil and the roots absorb it. The plant mistakes it as water and nutrients. Then chemicals spread through it eventually killing it.
How to apply tide detergent to kill grubs?
The way to apply Tide detergent to kill grubs is easy. Fill a 5 gallon bucket with lukewarm water and mix in 1 teaspoon of Tide detergent. Mix the solution well and add to a sprayer for the yard. Spray the yard where the grubs are to kill them.
How can detergent affect the DNA of plants?
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How many chemicals are in the detergent TIDE that are not good for plants?
water
