How to Get Rafflesia in Grow a Garden
The Rafflesia is one of the most sought-after crops in Grow a Garden, introduced during the Mega Harvest Update on June 7, 2025. As a Legendary, single-harvest crop, it stands out not only for its unique design but also for its role in crafting and trading. While it is considered rare, it is not completely unattainable—players who know where to look and how to maximize their chances can reliably secure this prized plant.
Appearance
The Rafflesia is modeled after the real-world giant flower of the same name. In-game, it appears as a large red-brown blossom with five broad petals, shaped like a pentagon. Its edges are darkly detailed, giving it a textured look, while the center is bright yellow, adding contrast and making it easy to identify.
The seed design follows this color theme: it is a muted brown seed with a pale yellow stem sprouting from the top. The visual design of the Rafflesia immediately signals its legendary status to collectors.
If you’re serious about collecting the rarest crops in Grow a Garden, the Rafflesia is a must-have. While luck and timing play a big role, smart preparation makes all the difference. Keep checking the Traveling Merchant, save enough Sheckles, and make sure to buy Grow A Garden pets like the Dog, Golden Lab, or Snail to boost your chances. With patience and the right strategy, this legendary bloom will soon become the crown jewel of your garden.
Primary Methods of Obtaining Rafflesia
Originally, the Rafflesia seed was part of Tom’s Summer Harvest stock, appearing with a 10% chance. Today, multiple avenues exist for players to acquire it, with varying degrees of effort and luck involved:
- Summer Traveling Merchant
- Rafflesia has a 10% chance of being stocked.
- Cost: Sheckle 3,200 or Robux 215.
- One of the most direct and reliable ways to acquire the seed.
- Lucky Harvests
- When harvesting, there is a chance that a Rafflesia seed will drop.
- The odds improve if the player owns a Snail pet, as snails can guarantee a seed drop from harvests.
- Pets: Digging Method
- Certain pets, including the Dog, Shiba Inu, and Golden Lab, can dig up rare seeds.
- While not guaranteed, this can yield a Rafflesia seed if luck is on the player’s side.
Rafflesia Crop Stats
Below is a breakdown of the Rafflesia’s in-game stats, including its value, weight ranges, and other important details:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier | Legendary |
| Seed Chance | 10% |
| Seed Price | Sheckle 3,200 / Robux 215 |
| Currently Obtainable? | Yes (via Summer Traveling Merchant) |
| Multi-harvest? | No (single harvest only) |
| Date Added | June 28, 2025 |
| Crop Value (Price-Floor) | Sheckle 3,159 |
| Crop Value (Average) | Sheckle 3,500 |
| Crop Weight (Price-Floor) | 7.60 kg |
| Crop Weight (Average) | 8 kg |
| Crop Weight (Minimum) | 5.60 kg |
| Huge Chance | 1.25% |
Why Rafflesia Matters
The Rafflesia isn’t just a cosmetic collectible; it plays an important role in crafting and trading.
- Crafting Recipes: The Rafflesia is often needed for high-level crafting recipes, such as the Peace Lily, making it valuable for progression.
- Trading Economy: Due to its single-harvest limitation, Rafflesia seeds and crops retain strong trade value among players.
- Collector’s Appeal: Many players aim to collect all Legendary crops, and the Rafflesia is among the most iconic.
Because it can only be harvested once, serious players are encouraged to stockpile multiple seeds whenever the opportunity arises.
Alternative Methods of Acquisition
If waiting for Tom’s shop or the Traveling Merchant feels too slow, pets can be leveraged to increase your odds:
Golden Lab & Dog
- Both pets can randomly dig up seeds, including legendary ones like Rafflesia.
- They have a 33.33% chance of being hatched from a Common Egg.
- Common Eggs are very accessible, with a 99% chance of appearing in the Egg Shop.
- While not guaranteed, farming eggs and raising these pets increases your long-term odds.
Red Fox
- Similar to the Raccoon, the Red Fox has a duplication ability.
- It can enter other players’ gardens and copy seeds they own, though the chance of success decreases with rarer seeds.
- Drawback: You must find another player who already has Rafflesia planted, making this a social method that works best in public servers.
Strategy Tips for Farming Rafflesia
- Save Your Sheckles: With a price tag of 3,200 Sheckles, always keep some currency ready during the Summer Merchant event.
- Use Pets Strategically: Snails maximize Lucky Harvests, while Dogs and Labs improve digging odds. Consider running multiple pets to boost efficiency.
- Check Merchant Daily: The Summer Traveling Merchant refreshes regularly. Visit often to avoid missing the 10% stock chance.
- Join Active Servers: If you rely on the Red Fox method, being in a busy server increases the likelihood that someone has planted Rafflesia.
- Keep Spares: Since the crop is single-harvest, always hold onto extra seeds if you plan to use Rafflesia for crafting.
The Rafflesia is a Legendary crop that rewards persistence and strategy. Whether you acquire it through the Traveling Merchant, pet abilities, or lucky harvests, the payoff is worth the effort. Its striking design, role in crafting, and strong trade value ensure that this flower remains one of the most iconic crops in Grow a Garden.