Welcome to your Plant Parent Essential routine
Thank you for choosing the Plant Parent Essential Bundle—the fundamental toolkit for every plant lover.
This kit provides the core essentials to ensure your green friends are fed, clean, and thriving in their indoor environment.
This guide will walk you through the basics of plant parenting, from boosting growth to keeping leaves dust-free and healthy. Let’s help your urban jungle grow!
WHAT'S INSIDE
Your Plant Parent Essentials
Plant Food
Generosa’s organic liquid fertilizer, made from 100% Ascophyllum nodosum algae extract, is a natural powerhouse for indoor and balcony plants. It promotes strong growth, enhances root health, and boosts resistance to stress and diseases, all while being safe for people, pets, and the environment.
Leaf Cleanser
Gentle yet powerful, the Generosa Leaf Cleaner is made from olive oil soap to naturally cleanse your houseplants. It removes dust, pests, and residue, promoting healthier photosynthesis and vibrant growth. Biodegradable and safe for humans, pets, and beneficial insects, it’s perfect for all plant types.
Soil Booster
Transform tired soil into a powerhouse of nutrients with our organic soil booster. This potent insect humus improves soil structure, helps water retention, enhances microbial activity, and provides essential conditions for robust plant health and thriving root systems.
Plant Mister
The Generosa Plant Mister is a stylish and functional tool designed to evenly mist your houseplants, ensuring optimal hydration and humidity. Perfect for delicate foliage and tropical plants, it’s easy to use and complements your Plant SPA routine beautifully. Crafted with care, it’s both practical and a charming addition to your plant care kit.
HOW TO USE
Your Step-by-Step guide
Whether you are a new plant parent or a seasoned pro, following a consistent routine is the secret to happy plants. Follow these simple steps when using your bundle.
Applying Plant Food
Applying Leaf Cleanser
Applying Soil Booster
Plant care tips
Taking care of your houseplants goes beyond nurturing and cleaning—it’s about understanding their unique needs and providing the best care possible. Below, you’ll find expert tips and resources that pair perfectly with your Plant Parent Essential Bundle to keep your plants thriving.
Ready to take your plant care knowledge to the next level? Explore our full blog for even more tips, or reach out to us with your questions—we’re here to help!
Products FAQs
Curious about how to get the best out of your Plant Parent Essential Bundle? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the products in your kit. From how to use each item to tips on storage and safety, we’re here to help you pamper your plants with confidence.
ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILISER
Plant Food
WHAT IS IT?
PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser is a concentrated liquid extract of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum sustainably harvested from the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a natural product rich in potassium and bioactive compounds.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
This organic liquid fertiliser is used to encourage plant growth, strengthen their roots and increase plant resistance to diseases and, in particular, to the stress caused by poor irrigation management (with episodes of lack or excess of water in the potting soil) and the stresses caused by severe temperature oscillations.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser is a brownish-black liquid with a marine odour. The natural character of PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser may cause slight variations in appearance between different batches. This in no way compromises its effectiveness.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser provides potassium, a macronutrient needed for regulating the opening and closing of stomata (structures in the leaves that allow the exchange of gases between the plant and the environment), and for the regulation of plant growth.
Its richness in marine bio compounds (phlorotannins, fucoidan, laminarin, mannitol, and alginate) acts in synergy and is responsible for its antioxidant effect, protecting plants from oxidative stress resulting from failures in the availability of water and the range of temperatures suitable for good development of houseplants.
HOW SHOULD I APPLY IT?
The PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser must be diluted in water and applied by spraying on the leaves for good coverage.
Shake the PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser well before preparing the new solution.
Apply using a sprayer.
Discard the prepared solution after 48 hours.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED DOSE?
The PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser must be used diluted in water, in a proportion of 0.5 ml of product for every 100 ml of water (0.5%).
Dilute five drops from the drip bottle for every 100 ml of water.
HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD I APPLY IT?
General recommendation:
PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser should be applied fortnightly from March to September and monthly from October to February.
Booster:
The application of PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser can be increased when adverse conditions such as:
• Periods of rapid and sharp temperature fluctuations, typically in transition between seasons
• Situations of rapid artificial heating of the home environment on colder days
• Situations of rapid artificial cooling at home on hotter days
• When interruption of the care routine and changes in indoor environmental conditions are expected during the holiday season.
In these cases, apply the PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser 2 to 3 days before the onset of events that are anticipated to be stressful for the plants.
WHAT IS ITS YIELD?
Each PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser bottle, when used as recommended, can prepare 10 litres of fertiliser solution.
The average use of 4 sprayers of 200 ml per month corresponds to product availability for approximately 12 months.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE USING IT?
Spraying with PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser should preferably be carried out in the morning or at the end of the afternoon, outside the hours of strong sunlight.
Avoid applying to recently transplanted plants.
DOES IT PRESENT RISKS TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS?
When used according to the recommendations, PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser does not pose any risks to the health of people and animals.
Keep out of reach of children and animals to avoid unintentional ingestion.
In case of ingestion, contact the doctor.
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
DOES IT PRESENT A RISK TO THE ENVIRONMENT?
Being a natural product, PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser is decomposed by microorganisms and other processes into simpler compounds without causing any harmful residues to the environment.
HOW SHOULD I STORE IT?
Keep the PLANT FOOD organic liquid fertiliser in the original packaging at temperatures >5ºC and protected from direct sunlight.
WHAT MAKES IT A SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT?
Its concentrated formulation contributes to reducing the environmental impact in terms of packaging and transport.
The use of reusable packaging contributes to reducing the environmental impact of single-use packaging.
Its use improves the resistance of plants to the unavoidable adverse environmental conditions to which they are subject when outside their natural habitat and aims to contribute to prolonging their healthy life. Each saved plant contributes to the saving of the many resources used in its production.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE IT TO NURTURE MY PLANTS?
Because you are trusting a product from an independent European brand.
And because you join Generosa in our purpose of contributing to the planet's sustainability by helping to prolong the life of house plants while saving valuable natural resources. We chose to resort to bio-industry by-products and second-life materials to create our line of products to take care of plants at home.
NATURAL SOAP FOR PLANTS
Leaf Cleanser
WHAT IS IT?
LEAF CLEANSER natural liquid soap is a concentrated product of plant origin. Produced with olive oil, without dyes or fragrances, it is obtained by saponification of the long-chain fatty acids present in this natural fat. The nature of this type of long-chain fatty acids gives it the necessary softness to be used in cleaning plants. It is a natural and biodegradable product.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
LEAF CLEANSER natural liquid soap is a product for cleaning plants. It is indicated to keep plants clean and shiny, in optimal conditions for photosynthesis. Its nature facilitates the removal of dust, honeydew caused by insects, molds, and fungi, as well as resins and remains of insect seedlings. Regular cleaning of plants allows for the timely detection and control of plant pests.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants is a translucent gel soap with a shiny appearance. The natural character of LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants can cause slight variations in appearance between different batches. This in no way compromises its effectiveness.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants acts as a washing agent, contributing to the dissolution of impurities in water and facilitating their elimination.
When in direct contact with the waxy layer that covers soft-bodied insects, which include the main pests of house plants - aphids, whiteflies, mites, mealybugs, and thrips - LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants can lead to irreparable damage to the breathing mechanism that results in insect death.
HOW SHOULD I APPLY IT?
LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants must be diluted in water and applied by spraying on the leaves and stems.
Gently shake the LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants before preparing the new solution. Apply using a sprayer. Remove excess product with dirt residues with a clean cloth or kitchen paper. Do not use the same cloth or paper on different plants to avoid contamination between plants.
In dirty plants, or plants with many small leaves, use a shower to remove excess product and residues to facilitate correct washing.
Discard the prepared solution after 48 hours.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED DOSE?
LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants must be used diluted in water, in a proportion of 4 ml of product for every 100 ml of water (4%). Dilute five pumps from the dosing bottle for every 100 ml of water.
HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD I APPLY IT?
Plants should be cleaned once a month with LEAF CLEANSER natural soap. The frequency of application can be increased, without exceeding a minimum interval of 4 days between applications, if there is an accumulation of dust on the leaves or if detected the presence of insects on the plant.
WHAT IS ITS YIELD?
Each bottle of LEAF CLEASER natural soap for plants, used as recommended, can prepare 5 liters of cleaning solution.
The average use of 2 sprayers of 200 ml per month corresponds to a product available for approximately 12 months.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE USING IT?
Spraying should preferably be carried out in the morning or at the end of the afternoon, outside the hours of strong sunlight.
Avoid applications on days with temperatures above 28 ºC to avoid the risk of phytotoxicity due to product concentration.
Despite the gentle nature of LEAF CLEANSER natural soap, some plants may be sensitive to its application, especially if these plants are fragile or subject to unfavorable environmental conditions.
Do not apply to plants under water stress due to dryness. Replenish the plant with moisture before using the cleaning soap.
Do not apply to plants under water stress due to waterlogging. Recover the plant before using the cleaning soap.
Do not apply to plants with hairy leaves whose surface is covered with trichomes (hair-like organs).
Avoid applying to recently transplanted plants.
If in doubt, carry out a tolerance test on the product. Apply as recommended on a sheet and wait 48 hours to verify the absence of an adverse reaction.
Removing excess product together with dirt residues, as recommended, significantly reduces the risk of an eventual adverse reaction from the plant.
Some more delicate ferns and some succulents are referred to be intolerant to potassium soap. Do not use the product on these plants without carrying out a test with a more diluted solution at 1% (1 ml of product per 100 ml), which corresponds to one pump per 100 ml of water.
DOES IT PRESENT RISKS TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS?
When used according to the recommendations, LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants does not pose any risks to the health of people and animals.
Keep out of reach of children and animals to avoid unintended ingestion.
In case of ingestion: Drink 2 to 3 glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting.
Non-irritating product, pH (1%) = 10.5±0.5.
Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with clean water for 15 minutes.
DOES IT PRESENT A RISK TO THE ENVIRONMENT?
Due to its selective action, LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants is not harmful to beneficial insects such as bees and ladybugs. Its harmful consequence is only felt on soft-bodied insects, including the main pests of house plants such as aphids, whiteflies, mites, mealybugs, and thrips.
Due to its organic nature and the absence of additives and fragrances in its composition, molecules of LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants are biodegradable, thus being decomposed by natural biological processes without risk to the environment.
HOW SHOULD I STORE IT?
Keep LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants in its original packaging away from direct sunlight.
WHAT MAKES IT A SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT?
On average, each pack of LEAF CLEANSER natural soap for plants breathes new life into around 50 ml of virgin olive oil at the end of its useful life, unfit for human consumption, which would potentially be wasted.
The concentrated formulation contributes to reducing the environmental impact in terms of packaging and transport.
Reusable packaging use contributes to reducing the environmental impact of single-use packaging.
Its use serves to keep plants clean and cared for and aims to contribute to prolonging their healthy life. Each saved plant contributes to the saving of the many resources used in its production.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE IT TO CLEAN MY PLANTS?
Because you are trusting a product from an independent European brand, produced in Portugal, in a place close to the olive trees that give rise to the oil that is in origin.
Because you are using a product that is effective in cleaning but gentle on plants and the environment.
And because you join Generosa in our purpose of contributing to the planet's sustainability by helping to prolong the life of house plants while saving valuable natural resources. We chose to resort to bio-industry by-products and rescued second-life materials to create our line of products to take care of plants at home.
ORGANIC FERTILISER
Soil Booster
WHAT IS IT?
SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser is a 100% natural organic fertiliser. It is a by-product resulting from the bioconversion of agro-industrial residues by the controlled action of the insect Hermetia illuscens, in an economic circularity process. It is a product rich in organic matter and nutritionally balanced, containing plants' main macro and micronutrients.
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser feeds the potting soil replenishing it with the nutrients most important for the plants. Its high organic matter content improves the structure of the potting soil, maintaining good water retention capacity and adequate aeration. It also has a positive effect on the natural defense of plants.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser is a loose dry mix, dark brown with a sweet odour, with some notes of acidity, sometimes ureic. As a by-product of a bioproduction process in a circular economy, its appearance and smell may vary between batches. This in no way compromises its effectiveness.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Its composition, rich in humic and fulvic acids, promotes a balanced microbiological activity that converts the nutrients contained in organic matter into accessible forms for plants over time, following the needs of the plants. Its organic nature is directly responsible for maintaining the good physical structure of the potting soil, favouring a good water retention capacity and adequate aeration.
There is evidence that the chitin residues contained in SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser also trigger a response on the part of the plant, stimulating some of its natural defences. It is assumed that the presence of chitin, a natural polymer present in the body of some insects, is perceived as a threat by the plant.
HOW SHOULD I APPLY IT?
The organic fertiliser SOIL BOOSTER must be spread over the surface of the potting soil, around the plant, and incorporated with the help of a small shovel or a rake.
Given the natural variability of SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser, sometimes more powdery, it is recommended to use a mask when applying it to people more sensitive to dust.
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED DOSE?
The recommended dose for SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser varies with pot size and uncovered potting soil surface area. It is recommended to cover all exposed potting soil surfaces with a thin layer (0.5 cm).
HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD I APPLY IT?
Maintenance application: Quarterly
Recovery application: Whenever there is a degradation of the potting soil, recognisable by the dry, grossly loose, and crumbled appearance of the potting soil that does not recover after hydration.
WHAT IS ITS YIELD?
Each 1000 ml pack of SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser applied as recommended for maintenance will be enough to use on five medium plants (pots with diameters from 12 to 15 cm) for approximately 12 months.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE USING IT?
Being a natural product rich in organic matter, SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser can accumulate an intense odour when sealed in the packaging. This odour dissipates quickly and poses no risk to the health of people and animals.
SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser can show the formation of a thin white fungus that is quickly incorporated into the fertiliser when it is stirred. This is a consequence of nature rich in organic matter and reveals the valuable microbiological activity that occurs in SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser. This fungus does not represent any danger to the health of people, animals, or plants.
DOES IT PRESENT RISKS TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS?
When applied as recommended, SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser poses no risk to people and animals.
DOES IT PRESENT A RISK TO THE ENVIRONMENT?
When applied as recommended, SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser poses no environmental risk.
HOW SHOULD I STORE IT?
Keep SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser in its original packaging in a dry place.
WHAT MAKES IT A SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT?
Each pack of SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser contains a product resulting from a bioprocess in a circular economy, which transforms agro-industry waste, some with a considerable ecological footprint, such as olive pomace, into a balanced product ready to restore plants' nutrients to new plants.
The use of SOIL BOOSTER organic fertiliser contributes to a well-structured potting soil. A well-structured potting soil guarantees good water and nutrient retention, increasing the efficiency of water use and preventing nutrient loss carried over by irrigation water.
Its cardboard packaging, with a bio-compostable bag, reduces its environmental impact.
Its use maintains the nutrient-rich and well-structured potting soil, prolonging the healthy life of the plants. Each living plant extends the usefulness of the many resources used in plant production.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE IT TO PROTECT MY PLANTS?
Because you are trusting a product from an independent European brand.
Because this product is produced in collaboration with a pioneering company using an efficient biological process based on a circular economy that recovers plant nutrients from agro-industrial waste with a considerable environmental footprint.
And because you join Generosa in our purpose of contributing to the planet's sustainability by helping to prolong the life of house plants while saving valuable natural resources. We chose to resort to bio-industry by-products and recycled second-life materials to create our line of products to take care of plants at home.