Are detergents able to affect plant growth?

The second plant to completely die is the one watered with body soap Day 10 All the plants watered with the detergent are now dead. The only plant that is still alive is the distilled water plant Research Report Plants require sunlight, water, soil and air in order to grow and be healthy. read more

A number of synthetic detergents and soaps contain volatile chemicals and substances that can have a negative effect on the normal growth of plants. According to some scientific researches, low concentration of some detergents may be beneficial for plant growth. It is best, however, not to risk the health of the plant. read more