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Viva Pinata - Plant Growth Guide
In the game Viva Pinata some of your time will be taken up tending to your plants and trees, the trees require water to grow and will happiy do so if left to their own devices, however you can also provide 'Bonus Growth' to the plants in order to make it more fruitful, larger and worth more chocolate coins.
This is done in one of two ways:
1 - By using fertilizer on the plant, the general rule is that the fertilizer should match the colour of the plant but that is not always clear. In some cases such as the Apple Tree it is easy to work out Apples=Red Fertilizer, but with others, the Daisy for example or even the Gem Tree it is much more difficult. A good system for checking is to grow a basic plant and feed the fruit of a tree to a Taffly, Taffly's have the ability to produce fertilzer after eating a fruit that has been dropped, and this fertilizer will be the colour corresponding to that tree.
2 - By making use of the Cocoadiles Tears ability. By directing a Cocoadile to a plant it will cry on the plant thus giving it fertilization it requires. However this only works wih certain plants.
It should be noted that there are two different types of plant. There are regular plants which can be given the maximum number of three lots of fertilizer at once and there are trees which require being fertilized at particular intervals. These intervals are shown by the tree shedding its leaves and as such the growth of trees would undoubtedly require some attention. Also note that fertilizing plants does not save them from needing watering, you will have to water your plants no matter what, or at least have a Sprikling do so on your behalf.
Also note that upon reaching Level 20, and assuming you have the Ivor Bargain trading shop open you will have acces to the Special Mix fertilizer, which can fertilize anything, though it will still need three shots of it.
Here is a list of which plants take which fertilizer.
PURPLE
- Blackberry Bush (bushes are counted as trees)
- Nightshade Bush
- Snapdragon
- Tulip
- Turnip
- Water Lily
BLUE
- Bluebell
- Gem Tree
BROWN
- Bullrush
- Fir Tree
- Hazel Tree
- Monkeynut Tree
GREEN
- Gooseberry Bush
- Oak Tree
- Orchid
- Watercress
Fertilizer Prices
These are the prices of the fertilizers.
Red - 18
Yellow - 3
Orange - 3
Purple - 9
Blue - 30
Brown - 45
Green - 63
Special Mix - 9
What this shows it that it can be cheaper to get the corresponding colour for your fertilizer from Costalot's, rather than getting the seemingly inexpensive Special Mix from Ivor Bargain. For instance, if you are growing the fairly lucrative Bird of Paradise Flower you will see that it makes use of the Orange fertilizer and as a result it is actually cheaper to use the fertilizer from Costalot's rather than from Ivor Bargain's. However, if in the position where you are growing Orchids, for a Galagoogoo's Romancing requirements as an example, it will be much better to make use of the Special Mix.
List of Plants with description and Information:
TREES Apple Tree
Lots of creatures like to eat apples, and this is the most efficient way to get them fresh. This tree may be small, easy to grow and cheap to get hold of, but it is worth it in its weight in apples!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Red Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Apple.
Seed Price - 55 Chocolate Coins
Banana Tree
This tropical tree is loaded with delicious yellow bananas. you know which Pinatas love bananas, right? Well, you better grow this tree if you want to see them.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Yellow Fertlizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Banana.
Seed Price - 154 Chocolate Coins
Fir Tree
Tall and Elegant, the fir tree can withstand arctic conditions. The cones it produces are equally tough, so only desperate animals or those with the sharpest teeth can eat them.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Brown Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Fir Cone.
Seed Price - 83 Chocolate Coins
Gem Tree
This tree is unique to Pinata Island, and instead of fruit, it grows minerals - more specifically gems. If you ever wanted a tree that grows money, then this is the closest you can get!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Blue Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Gem.
Seed Price - 238 Chocolate Coins
Note Gem Tree Seeds are bought from Ivor Bargain rather than Costalot's.
Hazel Tree
If you want nuts, you should grow this little tree. It'll give you nuts and then some. When you have nuts, the Pinatas that like nuts will appear - they may even stay, just because you have nuts. Crazy!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil os Long Grass.
Fertilized with Brown Fertilizer, Cocadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Hazelnut.
Seed Price - 83 Chocolate Coins
Monkeynut Tree
Just look at the branches on this strange little tree. they look like the bars of a climbing frame, and growing on the end of each branch are the tasty little nuts that drive some Pinatas wild!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Brown Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Monkeynut.
Seed Price - 116 Coins
Oak Tree
The most impressive, mighty and enormous tree you will ever see in your garden. Be warned that you will need patience, care and lot of water before you will ever see the oak at its full potential. (Copied from in-game Encyclopedia - spelling mistake included)
Mus be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Green Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Acorn.
Seed Price - 303 Chocolate Coins
VEGETABLES Chilli
Chillis share their colour with fire engines. this engine is famous for stopping fires, while the chilli will start one in the mouth of anything that is brave or foolish enough to eat it.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil.
Fertilized with Red Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Chille.
Seed Price - 22 Chocolate Coins
Corn
Corn has wholesome yellow grains that some Pinata find irresistable. Who doesn't like lovely, sweet, sun ripened corn? To some the humble ear of corn is the most controversial of all the vegetable plants and must be strenuously tested to make sure it does not cause offence! It sounds crazy but it's true!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil.
Fertilized with Yellow Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Corn
Seed Price - 7 Chocolate Coins
Pumpkin
A fully grown pumpkin can reach a mammoth size, but this is a carefully protected Master Gardeners' secret. You'll know you have mastered vegetable growing when you can grow a humongous pumpkin.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil.
Fertilized with Orange Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Pumpkin.
Seed Price - 13 Chocolate Coins
Turnip
The last time I saw something this swollen and purple, I'd slammed a door on my thumb.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Turnip
Seed Price - 2 Chocolate Coins
FLOWERS Bird of Paradise
This plant has an elaborate flower that brings a taste of the jungle to your garden.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Orange Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 79 Chocolate Coins
Bluebell
Bluebells, they're blue and shaped like a bell. They don't ring, but apart from that their name is pretty accurate.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Blue Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 7 Chocolate Coins
Bullrush
The bullrush is a tall reed that grows an unusual fuzzy brown thing on the end of its stem.
Must be planted in Mud.
Fertilized with Brown Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 62 Chocolate Coins
Buttercup
Do you like butter? Grown this little yellow flower and then put your chin over it. If your chin is yellow, you like butter. If your chin is another colour, you should probably visit a doctor.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Yellow Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 2 Chocolate Coins
Daisy
A humble little daisy is easy to grow, but it still looks pretty. It's surprisingly popular for such a common flower.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Yellow Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 2 Chocolate Coins
Orchids
Orchids are the most exclusive, most difficult to grow, and the most beautiful flower on Pinata Island. Good luck finding the seeds, let alone growing one to full size!
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Green Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 99 Chocolate Coins
Poppy
This little flower adds a splash of red to the garden. Poppy down the shop, and buy some seeds today.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Red Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilzer.
Produces Poppy Flower Head.
Seed Price - 7 Chocolate Coins.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are unusual flowers. They don't look much like dragons, they arent even green and scaly.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 46 Chocolate Coins
Sunflower
The sunflower grows very tall, almost up to the sun (but not really), and its flower looks like the sun (a bit), so this might be why its called a sunflower.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Yellow Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 22 Chocolate Coins
Tulip
Many years ago, a man was washed up on the shore of Piñata Island. He was pulled from the sea by a family of hamsters. When he recovered, he could only remember his name (Dan) and in his pockets he had some seeds. The seeds grew into tulips, and the story was passed down. Now almost everyone knows about the tulips from Hamster Dan.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 33 Chocolate Coins
Water Lily
The water lily is not just pretty, but its large flat leaves are the perfect platform for the smaller water creatures.
Must be planted in Mud.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 33 Chocolate Coins
Watercress
Watercress has a lovely peppery taste when added to your salad. Maybe some Pinatas like watercress salad too, even without croutons.
Must be planted in Mud.
Fertilized with Green Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Seed Price - 13 Chocolate Coins
BUSHES Blackberry Bush
Little blackberries can be sweet and juicy, and there are many Pinatas who will want to visit you when you have them in your garden. Growing a whole bush will keep them coming back for more.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Blackberry.
Seed Price - 55 Chocolate Coins
Gooseberry Bush
I don't know if you have ever looked at a gooseberry, but it's green and a little furry. Why is it called a gooseberry? I really don't know - perhaps its something you could find out?
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Green Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Gooseberry.
Seed Price - 83 Chocolate Coins
Nightshade Bush
This little bush is dark and mysterious. It's recommended that you keep well away from its berries because they are poisonous. If you know what you are doing, the nightshade bush can make a pretty addition to your garden.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass.
Fertilized with Purple Fertilizer, Cocoadile Tears or Special Mix Fertilizer.
Produces Nightshade Berry.
Seed Price - 154
WEEDS Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy is a good name – it tells you that this plant is a bit like ivy but more importantly it’s poisonous! Don’t let your Pinatas taste it, and keep it away from your other plants or it will make a space for itself. Nasty, nasty nasty.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass or Mud.
Weeds do not need to be fertilized or watered.
Seed Price – 22 Chocolate Coins
Thistle
The thistle grows quickly and will spread out to any spare patch of earth. Not only will it soon fill the garden but it is covered with prickles that can make a Pinata’s life a misery. I’d suggest that you get rid of them all.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass or Mud.
Weeds do not need to be fertilized or watered.
Seed Price – 13 Chocolate Coins
Toadstool
I have never once seen a Lickatoad sit on one of these unpleasant little plants. Sensible Pinatas are advised to stay clear of the toadstool all together. The toadstool is almost irresistible to Pinatas – its bright colours mimic sweets, and Pinatas tend to be more hungry than clever.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass or Mud.
Weeds do not need to be fertilized or watered.
Seed Price – 46 Chocolate Coins
Venus Pinata Trap
This plant seems to have taken a stand up for plants. It’s fed up with the ‘plant grows – animal eats plant’ order of things and has decided to dish out some spiny plant revenge. Keep it away from your Pinatas.
Must be planted in Grass or Soil or Long Grass or Mud.
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