Growth & Drops
Every bonsai follows a simple cycle: grow → harvest → repeat.
The type of soil, the plant, and certain modifiers directly affect the growth speed and loot outcome.
Growth Time
By default, each bonsai takes 60 seconds to complete a full growth cycle.
However, this time can be reduced with better soils or certain actions.
| Modifier | Effect on Growth |
|---|---|
| Sand / Red Sand | -10 seconds |
| Hoed Soil | -10 seconds |
| Special Soils (UtilityCraft) | Varies per type |
Some soils can multiply the output or cut the growth time in half, depending on their tier.
Special Soils
When combined with UtilityCraft or Bountiful Crops, you gain access to special soils that greatly boost bonsai performance.
These soils cannot be hoed and each offers unique benefits.
| Soil | Bonus | Loot Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Yellow Soil | Faster growth | ×1.5 |
| 🔴 Red Soil | Even faster growth | ×2 |
| 🔵 Blue Soil | Double output | ×2 |
| ⚫ Black Soil | Maximum output | ×4 |
💡 Tip: Higher-tier soils not only shorten growth time,
but also multiply the amount of drops produced by your bonsais.
Drop Mechanics
Each bonsai generates resources once its growth cycle completes.
The type and amount of loot depend on the bonsai type, soil, and RNG.
| Bonsai Type | Main Drop | Side Drops | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trees | Logs | Leaves, Sticks, Saplings | Most common bonsai type |
| Crops | Crops / Seeds | — | Simple and fast-growing |
| Mushrooms | Mushrooms | — | Grows faster in dark |
| Bamboo / Cactus | Plant Items | — | Best for bulk farming |
| Chorus / Nether Plants | Rare materials | — | Longer growth time |
All drops are automatically inserted into the container below the bonsai (Barrel, Chest, or compatible block).
You can chain multiple containers or connect them with UtilityCraft hoppers or uppers for transport.
Multipliers & Efficiency
Every bonsai calculates its total output like this:
Base Drops × Soil Multiplier
For example:
- A Dirt Bonsai might yield 6–10 logs.
- The same bonsai on Blue Soil could yield up to 20.
- On Black Soil, it can reach 40 or more per cycle.