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Booze is good for houseplantsPosted Apr 11th 2006 1:44PM by Joe DiStefanoFiled under: Whisky, Gin, Did you know?, America, SpiritsWant to keep your houseplants from tipping over? Then get them potted. William
Miller, a horticulturist at Cornell University's Flower Bulb Research Program, says giving daffodils a wee dram of
gin, tequila, or whiskey inhibits stem growth but leaves the blossom unharmed, thus preventing them from reaching a
height where the stem weakens and tips over. Pouring a shot directly into the soil is not
advised. Solutions of greater than 10 percent alcohol proved toxic to the plants. I'd love to know whether any imbibing
led Miller to this unusual gardening tip.[photo: Wikipedia]
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