A recent palm bud rot outbreak revealed many nurseries are unprepared for tracking disease spread. Precise plant sales data is now crucial for survival against this dangerous water mould.

A single imported plant might offer a market advantage, but it often carries hidden pests. These silent invaders can wipe out South Africa's nursery trade. Is the risk worth the reward?

South Africa's Plant Improvement Act now allows up to 2% THC in hemp, shifting the market and creating a demand for new specialist suppliers of compliant plant material.

It's not enough to discover a great plant. Learn about the hidden hurdles — from multiplication to sales — that stop most new cultivars before they ever reach a nursery bench.