Master the Art of Flower Breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- The Complexity of Flower Breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- The Mendelian Genetic System and Data Miners
- The Importance of Using Seed Bags
- Lily Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Cosmos Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Tulip Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Pansy Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Wind Flower Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Hyacinth Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Chrysanthemum Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Rose Breeding Combinations and Chances
- Blue Rose and Gold Rose Breeding Methods
- Tips for Efficient Flower Breeding
- Conclusion
The Complexity of Flower Breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, flower breeding is an art form that requires patience, strategy, and a deep understanding of genetics. While it may seem easy to create new flower colors by simply combining different hues, the reality is far more complex. In the early days of the game, there was a lot of misinformation circulating about hybrid combinations, leading many players astray. Websites like IGN were reposting guides from past games, claiming that the same principles applied in New Horizons. However, thanks to the work of data miners and the discovery of a Mendelian genetic system, we now have a clearer understanding of the countless possibilities within flower breeding.
The Mendelian Genetic System and Data Miners
Data miners, such as Eater and Paler, have contributed significantly to our understanding of the genetic system at play in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. By cracking the code on genotypes, they have unveiled over 10,000 potential combinations for creating unique flower colors. This newfound knowledge, combined with the help of ion's fantastic reading simulator known as Garden Science, has allowed us to uncover the simplest ways to breed each color of every flower species in the game.
The Importance of Using Seed Bags
One crucial factor in successful flower breeding is the use of seed bags. These bags guarantee the correct genotype from the beginning, ensuring the desired outcome. Not all red roses found on your island, for example, will be genetically identical. By using seed bags, you can avoid the uncertainty and have a higher chance of producing the colors you desire. It's essential to note that this article will not cover hybrids found on special hybrid islands, as they have been removed from the game.
Lily Breeding Combinations and Chances
Breeding lilies in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be achieved through specific combinations that yield different colors. By using a red and white lily from seed bags, you have a 50% chance of producing a pink lily. Alternatively, using a yellow seed bag instead of white gives you a 50% chance of growing an orange lily. If you choose to breed two red lilies from seed bags, you have a 25% chance of producing a black lily. However, it's worth noting that there's also a 25% chance of producing a pink lily, so the choice of using red and white is up to personal preference.
Cosmos Breeding Combinations and Chances
Breeding cosmos in Animal Crossing: New Horizons follows a straightforward pattern. By combining a red and white cosmos from seed bags, you are guaranteed to get a pink cosmos. Similarly, breeding a red and a yellow cosmos from seed bags will always result in an orange cosmos. It's important to note that these particular combinations have two different genotypes, resulting in an average 5.86% chance of creating a black cosmos when bred together. This equates to approximately a one in eighteen chance.
Tulip Breeding Combinations and Chances
Tulips offer breeding combinations and chances similar to the previous flower species. By using two red tulips from seed bags, there is a 25% chance of producing a black tulip. Alternatively, if you use a red and a white tulip from seed bags, you have a 50% chance for a pink tulip. Choosing to use a yellow seed instead of white will also result in a 50% chance for an orange tulip. From these orange tulips, crossbreeding them yields a 6.25% chance of making a purple tulip.
Pansy Breeding Combinations and Chances
Breeding pansies in Animal Crossing: New Horizons introduces a new level of complexity. To begin, combining a red and yellow pansy from seed bags will always produce an orange pansy. Two white pansies from seed bags yield a blue pansy 25% of the time. Taking this blue pansy and crossbreeding it with a red seed results in a 100% chance of creating what is known as a hybrid red pansy. Breeding two hybrid red pansies together gives you a 6.25% chance of growing a purple pansy.
Wind Flower Breeding Combinations and Chances
Wind flowers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons follow a similar breeding pattern to pansies. Crossbreeding a red and orange wind flower from seed bags guarantees a pink wind flower. Two white wind flowers from seed bags have a 25% chance of making a blue wind flower. Using a blue wind flower and crossbreeding it with a red seed yields a hybrid red wind flower with a 100% success rate. Breeding two hybrid red wind flowers together has a 6.25% chance of producing a purple wind flower.
Hyacinth Breeding Combinations and Chances
Hyacinth breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons starts with combining two whites from seed bags, resulting in a blue hyacinth 25% of the time. Breeding a red and white hyacinth from seed bags produces a pink hyacinth 50% of the time. Using a red and yellow hyacinth from seed bags gives you a 50% chance of growing a hybrid orange hyacinth. Crossbreeding these orange hyacinths gives you a 6.25% chance of making a purple hyacinth. Additionally, there is a 12.5% chance of creating a blue hyacinth pair, which has a 25% chance of producing a purple when bred together.
Chrysanthemum Breeding Combinations and Chances
Chrysanthemums in Animal Crossing: New Horizons offer a simpler breeding process. By combining a red and white chrysanthemum from seed bags, you are guaranteed to get a pink chrysanthemum. Breeding two white chrysanthemums from seed bags grants a 25% chance of making a purple chrysanthemum. However, most players encounter difficulty when attempting to breed green chrysanthemums. To achieve a green chrysanthemum, breed a red and yellow chrysanthemum from seed bags for a 100% success rate in producing a hybrid yellow. Then, crossbreed two hybrid yellows for a 6.25% chance of obtaining a green chrysanthemum.
Rose Breeding Combinations and Chances
Red and white roses from seed bags are the key to successful rose breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Combining these two colors will result in a pink rose 50% of the time. In addition to pink roses, the red and yellow from seed bags also create orange roses with the same 50% chance. Breeding two red roses from seed bags gives you a 25% chance of growing a black rose, with an added bonus of a 25% chance of producing a pink rose. Similarly, two white roses from seed bags offer a 25% chance of making a purple rose.
Blue Rose and Gold Rose Breeding Methods
Creating a blue rose in Animal Crossing: New Horizons follows the Astari Asian method. Starting with the purple rose obtained from the two white seed roses, crossbreed it with a red seed rose for a 50% chance of getting a hybrid pink rose. Take this hybrid pink rose and crossbreed it with a yellow seed rose for a 12.5% chance of obtaining a hybrid red rose. Accumulate as many hybrid red roses as possible since breeding two of these gives you a 1.56% chance of growing a blue rose. The final hybrid flower we aim for is the gold rose. A golden watering can is required, along with at least one black rose that has been directly watered by the golden watering can. When the black rose takes part in producing a new flower through cloning or breeding, there is a 50/50 chance of the offspring being a gold rose. If a gold rose is not produced, the black rose retains its golden flag and needs to be watered with the golden watering can again until it successfully creates a gold rose.
Tips for Efficient Flower Breeding
To speed up the flower breeding process in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, consider duplicating flowers. This can be accomplished by watering flowers that are not touching any other flowers of the same species. The newly spawned flower will be genetically identical to the parent flower. Additionally, having up to five visitors watering your flowers can boost production by up to 80%. This collaborative effort will help you achieve your desired results more efficiently. For the best layouts to use for efficient flower breeding, refer to our video guide available on our stream.
Conclusion
Flower breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a complex and rewarding endeavor. Through the discovery of a Mendelian genetic system and the efforts of data miners, we now have a comprehensive understanding of the countless combinations and chances involved in creating unique flower colors. By following specific breeding methods and utilizing seed bags, players can unleash their creativity and cultivate a gorgeous garden on their island. So, grab your watering can and get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of flower breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Highlights:
- Flower breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a complex process.
- Data miners have discovered over 10,000 potential combinations for creating unique flower colors.
- Using seed bags guarantees the desired genotype from the start.
- Each flower species has specific breeding combinations and chances for different colors.
- Blue roses and gold roses require specific breeding methods and the use of a golden watering can.
- Duplicating flowers and having visitors water them can speed up the breeding process.
- Flower breeding in Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers endless possibilities for creativity.
FAQ:
Q: Can I breed flowers found on special hybrid islands?
A: No, special hybrid islands have been removed from the game.
Q: What is the success rate of breeding purple tulips?
A: Breeding two orange tulips together gives you a 1 in 16 chance of obtaining a purple tulip, which is approximately 6.25%.
Q: How do I breed green mums?
A: To breed green mums, you need to crossbreed a red and yellow mum from seed bags to get a hybrid yellow. Then, breed two hybrid yellows together for a 6.25% chance of obtaining a green mum.
Q: What is the breeding method for blue roses?
A: The Astari Asian method is used to breed blue roses. It involves crossbreeding purple and red roses to create hybrid pink and hybrid red roses, which are then bred together to have a chance of producing blue roses.
Resources:
- ion's Garden Science reading simulator: Garden Science
- Video guide on efficient flower breeding layouts: Stream
