Leucadendron Ayoba® African Sky™ (Leucadendron salicifolium) has red cones with a silvery tomentum; foliage mid-green with fine red margins. Perfect for straight-line bunches, mass-market retail floral lines, large-scale bouquets, mixed Cape greens ranges, and seasonal promotional colour stories. Locally grown in South Africa.

Quality & Handling

• All stems are cut at the correct maturity with consistent lengths, tight grading, and clean foliage. Bracts and cones are checked for uniform colour and integrity
• Field heat is removed immediately after harvest through cold-shock, and product is maintained under an unbroken cold-chain from farm to freight
• Vase life is typically 12–18 days, extended to 21 days when handled optimally; re-cut stems by 2–3 cm at a sharp angle, remove any foliage below the waterline, and place in clean buckets with fresh water or preservative solution
• Hydrate for at least 4–6 hours before onward distribution or display
• Not strongly ethylene-sensitive, but chronic exposure shortens vase life and reduces market quality