As an update to an earlier post that cited a study showing that small amounts of alcohol (rubbing or martini-ready) can limit the sometimes-overzealous growth of bulbs such as paperwhites, I’m here to report that it’s true!
I wasn’t forward-thinking enough to grow a control batch of bulbs so show my readers (next year I will for sure) but I’m certain that my paperwhites aren’t as tall and floppy as last year’s. In fact, the splash of vodka I added to their drink seemed to positively reinvigorate them. I guess they like a good stiff drink as much as the next person.
beth lawrence says
Holding out between waterings as well, has them bloom when they are shorter. Putting them in direct sun light has them bloom when they are smaller, however a bit too quickly.
lora says
I’ve heard of the vodka tip
before and thought I remembered that there was
timing involved, either in weeks or growth or height of the leaves. So, when is the best time to add vodka to the paperwhites water?
Andrea says
Hi Lora,
Check out my original post on this at:
http://www.heavypetal.test/archives/2006/04/how_to_get_your_plants_drunk.html