- Grow a Plant plant types fall into Common, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Secret tiers based on seed rarity.
- Seed packs determine type odds: cheaper packs lean Common, premium packs improve Rare and Mythic chances.
- Value vs. speed tradeoff: high-rarity plants sell for more but grow slower, so mix crops for steady cash.
- Secret plants are endgame: most confirmed reports tie them to specific seed packs and hidden conditions.
- Drones and upgrades shift which plant types are most efficient as your base automates.
Grow a Plant Plant Types Explained
In Grow a Plant, every plant you harvest traces back to a seed pulled from a seed pack. Understanding Grow a Plant plant types is the fastest way to improve your income: the tier of the seed decides the plant's rarity, growth time, and sell price. A new player spamming cheap packs will fill their base with Common crops, while a mid-game player investing in premium packs starts pulling Rare and Epic plants worth many times more.
The core loop stays the same at every tier: open seed packs, plant seeds in your plots, water them on schedule, and sell mature plants for coins. What changes is the economics — higher tiers lock bigger payouts behind slower growth and lower pull rates.
Common
- Fast growth
- Low sell value
- Best for early cash flow
Rare
- Moderate growth
- Solid mid-game value
- Frequent in mid-tier packs
Epic / Mythic
- Slow growth
- High sell value
- Key to late-game scaling
Secret
- Hidden conditions
- Collector prestige
- Tied to specific packs
Don't chase Mythic seeds on day one. Fill your plots with Common crops first to build coin reserves, then reinvest into better packs once watering becomes your bottleneck.
Plant Type Comparison Table
The pull odds below are community-tested in the current version. Sell values also shift with updates, so verify in-game before committing your coin reserves.
| Plant Type | Typical Source | Growth Speed | Sell Value | Farming Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Basic seed packs | Very fast | Low | Early cash flow, fills empty plots |
| Rare | Mid-tier packs | Moderate | Medium | Core mid-game income |
| Epic | Mid/high-tier packs | Slow | High | Profit spike once base is upgraded |
| Mythic | Premium / Mythic packs | Very slow | Very high | Late-game scaling target |
| Secret | Specific packs + hidden conditions | Varies | Extremely high / prestige | Collection and endgame goals |
Percentages for Mythic and Secret plants come from large community samples in the current version. Updates can adjust odds, so track your own pack-opening results and re-check this page after patches.
Rarity Tier List by Game Stage
The "best" plant type depends entirely on where you are in progression. A Mythic seed that takes ages to mature can actually lose money-per-minute to fast Common cycles when your plots and drones are limited.
Early Game (First Session)
| Plant Type | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ★★★★★ | Fast cycles teach the loop and generate first coins |
| Rare | ★★★☆☆ | Worth planting when pulled, don't buy packs for them |
| Epic+ | ★★☆☆☆ | Too slow without upgraded plots and watering |
Mid Game (Upgrades Unlocked)
| Plant Type | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | ★★★★★ | Best coin-per-minute before automation |
| Epic | ★★★★☆ | Consistent profit with more plots |
| Mythic | ★★★☆☆ | Plant when pulled, but growth time hurts without drones |
Late Game (Drones and Full Base)
| Plant Type | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Mythic | ★★★★★ | Automation offsets slow growth |
| Secret | ★★★★★ | Collection value plus top payouts |
| Epic | ★★★☆☆ | Filler income between Mythic harvests |
Keep 2-3 fast plots cycling Commons for steady cash while your remaining plots grow Epic or Mythic plants. This smooths out income spikes between long harvests.
Step-by-Step: Building a Plant Type Strategy
Run Common Cycles First
Open basic seed packs, fill every plot with Common crops, and water on schedule. Your goal is a coin buffer large enough to buy plots and mid-tier packs without stalling.
Track Your Pack Results
Note what each pack tier actually gives you across 20-30 opens. Compare the coin cost per pack against the sell value of plants pulled to find your best value pack.
Shift to Rare and Epic Income
Once watering becomes a chore, invest in base upgrades that expand plots or speed growth before buying premium packs. More plots make slow plants profitable.
Unlock Drones for Automation
Drones handle watering and harvesting, which is what makes Mythic growth times acceptable. Prioritize automation before heavy Mythic pack spending.
Hunt Secret Plants
With a stable economy, target the specific seed packs tied to Secret plant reports. This is the endgame collection phase of the plant type ladder.
Plants that sit unwatered waste growth time regardless of tier. A well-watered Common farm can out-earn a neglected Mythic plot early on.
Seed Packs and Plant Type Odds
Each seed pack in Grow a Plant weights its results toward certain plant types. Since official probabilities are unpublished, use the table as a general guide and confirm with your own pack-opening logs.
| Seed Pack | Expected Type Focus | Cost Range | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pack | Mostly Common, some Rare | Low | Minimal |
| Mid-tier pack | Common to Epic spread | Medium | Low |
| Premium pack | Rare to Mythic chances | High | Moderate |
| Mythic pack | Mythic-focused odds | Very high | High variance |
Buying one expensive pack can result in a Common streak. Spread purchases across several mid-tier packs when your bankroll is small to reduce variance.
Plant Type Goals Checklist
Plant Type Progression Milestones:
- Fill all plots with Common crops and complete first sell cycle
- Record 20+ pack opens and identify your best value pack
- Consistently grow and sell Rare plants
- Harvest first Epic plant
- Harvest first Mythic plant with drone automation active
- Discover one Secret plant
FAQ
Q: What are the plant types in Grow a Plant?
Grow a Plant plant types are organized by seed rarity: Common, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Secret. Higher tiers grow slower but sell for significantly more, and Secret plants are hidden collection targets tied to specific seed packs and conditions.
Q: Are Mythic plants always the best to farm?
Not always. Mythic plants have the highest sell value, but their long growth time means Common and Rare crops can earn more coins per minute early on. Mythic farming becomes optimal once you have upgraded plots and drones automating your watering.
Q: Which seed pack gives the best plant types?
Premium and Mythic-focused packs have the best odds for high-tier plants, but they cost far more. Mid-tier packs usually offer the best coin-to-value ratio for players with a smaller bankroll. Since drop rates are unofficial, track your own results before committing.
Q: How do I get Secret plants?
Secret plants come from specific seed packs combined with hidden conditions documented on this page. Check the official Roblox game page and community groups for update announcements.