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Continued use of soapy water strips the protective cuticle off of plant leaves - this can result in the leaves burning. The occasional use of soapy water to kill small insects such as aphids, scale and mealy bug is okay - as long as you don't do it too frequently.
The long term effects of soapy water on the soil are not good, this causes a layer to build up on the soil and also effects osmosis in the soil - which can cause plants to deteriorate and die
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSometimes it can. It all depends on how much soap is in the water. If the water is full of soap, the plant will try and soak up the soap, and end up "suffocating" its self. The plant will no longer receive oxygen and die. If there is only a little bit, you're OK.
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∙ 14y agoit will probably keep the bugs off, but shouldn't hurt the plant unless it is an edible plant, then you would be eating soap!
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∙ 9y agoSoap in water would have a negative effect on plants. This is because the soap contains chemicals that would shut down the plants cells organelles.
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∙ 11y agoYour plant will most probably die, because the roots of the plant will absorb the chemicals inside the soap. Therefore, it will die.
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∙ 12y agoGenerally nothing. Soaps don't typically have much affect on plants, aside from phosphorus in the soaps acting as a bit of fertilizer.
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∙ 13y agoSoapy water is not bad for your plants.
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Is it good to use soap with water to water plants?
NO
What effect does soap have on soft water?
It produce lather Because it does not contains the sulphates and chlorides of Mg and Ca.
What will have the greatest effect on how much a bar of soap will erode after a water fosit has poured onto it after a period of time Temperature of the water water force or density of the bar of soap?
In this order: Time, Flow, Temperature.
What is the effect of continuousrain on the plants?
the plants must not absorbe a lot amount of water and thus it leads to death of the plant.the plants also need only a certain amount of water.
How does the rainy season effect the plants and animals in savannas?
by the floods or by to much water
What materials will you need for what affect does soap and water have on plants?
soap,water,plants
Soap water on plants?
Big NO!
Is it good to use soap with water to water plants?
NO
What is the effect of soap on oil?
Soap allows oil to dissolve in water.
What is the effect of soap and detergent in the hard water?
One effect of soap and detergent in hard water is it will not lather as well as it does in soft water. This can affect the way the soap or detergent cleans in hard water making them less effective.
Do detegeant and soap has the same effect on different types of water?
no. soap cannot be used in hard water
Does soap and detergents have the same effect on water?
no they dont have the same effect
Do soap and detergent have the effect on difference types of water?
no they not
Study the effect of addition of sodium carbonate on the foaming capicity of a soap?
The effect of sodium carbonate on soap can differ depending on the type of water used. Hard water could cause the soap to bubble more, while fresh water could cause the soap to not bubble at all.
What works better for growing plants water baby oil or soap?
Definitely water.
What effect does soap have on soft water?
It produce lather Because it does not contains the sulphates and chlorides of Mg and Ca.
Can Murphy oil soap be used use as a pesticide?
Yes, I use Murphy's Oil Soap on broccoli plants that have been weakened by Aphids. I place one or two drops of Murphy's Oil Soap per 12 ounces of water. I spray this solution on the topside of the plants and underneath the leaves. It works quite well for Aphids. I am not sure of the effect regarding other invasive insects.
