Leif, the plant-loving sloth, can be encountered in Animal Crossing: New Horizons through two main methods: during his random visits to your main island or by unlocking his permanent shop at Harv's Island. Both avenues provide opportunities to purchase unique flora for your island's beautification.
Meeting Leif on Your Main Island
Leif occasionally visits your island as a special vendor. When he's around, you'll find his vibrant green stall set up in the plaza area, just in front of Resident Services. His visits are random, but he tends to appear during events like Nature Day.
- What Leif Sells During Island Visits:
- Shrub Starts: Leif is the exclusive seller of various shrub starts, such as azaleas, hydrangeas, hibiscus, camellias, and tea olives, which bloom during specific seasons.
- Flower Seeds: He offers a selection of flower seeds, sometimes including varieties not readily available at Nook's Cranny.
- Weed Purchasing: Uniquely, Leif will buy any weeds you've collected at double the price Nook's Cranny offers, making him an excellent way to earn Bells while tidying up your island.
Unlocking Leif's Shop on Harv's Island
For a more consistent way to access Leif's botanical inventory, you can establish his permanent shop at the Harv's Island Plaza. This hub of artisan shops offers daily access to special vendors once unlocked.
Steps to Unlock Leif's Shop:
- Access Harv's Island Plaza: After updating your game to version 2.0 and beyond, speak with Harv on your island. He will invite you to visit his island, where he plans to set up a co-op shopping plaza.
- Visit the Plaza: Fly to Harv's Island. Once there, head to the new plaza area. You will find several Lloid gyroids, each collecting donations to fund a specific vendor's shop.
- Locate Leif's Lloid: To invite Leif, you need to interact with the third Lloid on the right when entering the plaza. This particular Lloid will express its desire to invite "a botany expert with the greenest of thumbs" to set up shop.
- Donate Bells: You'll need to donate 100,000 Bells to this Lloid to fund Leif's shop.
- Shop Opens: The following day, Leif's shop will be open for business at Harv's Island Plaza, providing a reliable source for your gardening needs. His shop on Harv's Island also features plants that relate to the current season, ensuring you always have access to relevant flora for your landscaping projects.
Leif Encounter Overview
| Meeting Method | Location | Availability | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Visit | Your Main Island | Occasional (random days/events) | Buys weeds at double price, seasonal shrubs/flowers |
| Permanent Shop | Harv's Island | Daily (after 100,000 Bell donation) | Consistent access to unique plants and shrubs |
By utilizing both his island visits and permanent shop at Harv's Island, players can ensure a steady supply of shrubs and unique flower seeds to fully customize their Animal Crossing: New Horizons island.
