Plants treated with pine soap

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Probably a stupid question, but can plants sprayed with pine soap be fed to a tortoise if rinsed?

The pine soap contains water, pine oil (Pinus sylvestris) and lye. I made a solution with 10 dl (4.22 cups) of water and 1 dl (0.42 cups) of pine soap and used it to spray some pansies full of Aphids.

I know pine is toxic, so probably the answer is no.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

I can’t personally give a definitive answer, but I’d probably avoid it, my gut tells me it isn’t safe. We’ll see what others think

 

[RandyTortoise]

Probably a stupid question, but can plants sprayed with pine soap be fed to a tortoise if rinsed?

The pine soap contains water, pine oil (Pinus sylvestris) and lye. I made a solution with 10 dl (4.22 cups) of water and 1 dl (0.42 cups) of pine soap and used it to spray some pansies full of Aphids.

I know pine is toxic, so probably the answer is no.

No. There is no way for you to know for sure that a wash is taking away the toxin

 

[COmtnLady]

Not only is the pine toxic, lye is even moreso. Err on the side of caution, don't use these plants.

Next time try regular old dish detergent and water to spray on the aphids. Or dust with diatomaceous earth.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Not only is the pine toxic, lye is even moreso. Err on the side of caution, don't use these plants.

Next time try regular old dish detergent and water to spray on the aphids. Or dust with diatomaceous earth.

I am guessing not all dish detergents work, are there some ingredients to avoid?

 

[COmtnLady]

I have usually used Ivory brand, but not sure if its available where you are.

My friend Google says:

diluted dish soap can be used as a safe and effective way to control aphids on plants. A mixture of 1-2 teaspoons of dish soap (not detergent) per quart of water is generally recommended. It's best to test the solution on a small area of the plant first to ensure it doesn't cause damage.

How it works: Dish soap disrupts the protective waxy coating of aphids, causing them to dehydrate and die.