Leucadendron Ayoba® Jade Pearl™ (Leucadendron linifolium) is jade to pale apple-green with a silver-white, downy finish; heads develop light pink flecks at maturity. Great for straight-line bunches, mass-market retail floral lines, large-scale bouquets as a textured focal, colour-blocked promotions, and mixed protea/fynbos ranges. Locally grown in South Africa from specialist supplier farms.

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