On this page:
- How to become a PlantSim
- What happens to your Sim’s needs when they become a PlantSim
- PlantSim abilities explained
Let’s dive in!
How do I become a PlantSim in The Sims 4?
There are three ways to become a PlantSim in The Sims 4: you can eat a Forbidden Fruit, consume Plant Matter, or use cheats. Being a PlantSim is a temporary state, it last for only 5 days.
Plantsims have a green skin tone and plant-like features, including leaves sprouting from their bodies.
Eat a Forbidden Fruit
Once your Sim has reached Level 10 in the Gardening Skill, you can order and purchase Rare Seeds directly from the PC.
They are quite pricey. Rare packets of seeds cost 1,000 Simoleons each.
You may need to shell out a lot of money as you may only get one magic bean per pack. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the 6 Magic Beans in 10-15 packs.
I had to open 25 packs of rare seeds until I was able to complete the Magic Beans collection.
The 6 Magical Beans are the following:
- Angry Magic Bean
- Confident Magic Bean
- Flirty Magic Bean
- Playful Magic Bea
- Sad Magic Bean
- Uncomfortable Magic Bean
When you manage to collect all 6 Magical Beans, plant them in a Magic PlantSim Stump. You’ll find it in buy mode.
Water the beans and the stump will turn into a tree. Your Sim can then enter the portal and get the Fruit of the PlantSim, also known as The Forbidden Fruit.
Have your Sim eat the Forbidden Fruit and they’ll become a PlantSim on the spot.
Eat Plant Matter
This method works only for players who got The Sims 4: Cool Kitchen Stuff.
All you need to do is reach level 8 in Cooking, buy an ice cream maker, and create plant matter for §47.
Have your Sim eat the plant matter and their appearance will change into that of a PlantSim for four hours.
Using this method does not change your Sim’s hair or clothes nor does it create any special needs.
Use cheats to become a PlantSim
If you simply want to take the easy way out, you can use cheats to turn your Sim into a PlantSim.
Follow the steps below to become a PlantSim using cheats:
- Step 1 – Press CTRL, ALT, and C to launch the cheat bar
- Step 2 -Type in testingcheats true to enable cheat codes
- Step 3 -Press Shift and click on the Sim you want to turn into a PlantSim
- Step 4 – Select Make Into PlantSim and watch the magic happen
Alternatively, you can use the bb.showhiddenobjects Debug cheat to get your hands on a Forbidden Fruit. Have your Sim eat the Forbidden Fruit and they’ll turn into a PlantSim.
What can PlantSims do?
PlantSims can talk to plants and take their social bond with the plant kingdom one step further. Talking to plants will also boost their quality.
PlantSims can also absorb solar energy from plants to fill their Hunger.
How long does a Sim stay a PlantSim?
Being a PlantSim is a temporary life state in The Sims 4 that lasts for 5 days. During this 5-day period, your Sim’s needs resemble more the needs of a plant.
After 5 days, your Sim will become a normal Sim again.
What are the needs of a PlantSim?
Your Sim’s Bladder motive is replaced with Water, and Hunger is replaced with the need to go outside and get Vitamin D directly from the Sun.
You read that right, the Hunger motive can only be satisfied by sunlight.
Your PlantSim will also get the energized moodlet every time they go outside and bask in the sun.
If it’s cloudy outside, your PlantSim can get near plants and use the Absorb Solar Energy from Plant interaction and this will feed them.
But there’s a catch!
Using this interaction will make the plant smaller. Basically, you’re draining its energy.
If your PlantSim uses the interaction several times on the same plant, the plant will eventually turn into a seed.
If it’s raining, just send your PlantSim outside and their Water need will be fulfilled. Taking a quick shower will also fill their Water needs.
On the bright side, PlantSims no longer need to use the bathroom as their Bladder needs are gone.
What happens when a PlantSim wilts away?
If your PlantSim does not drink enough water, they will start to wilt away. The first telltale sign is the hair turning grey.
If your Sim fails to satisfy their water needs, they’ll get the Parched and Sun Starved moodlets which will make them very uncomfortable.
If they don’t drink water within 24 hours, they’ll hit the bucket.
How to Reverse PlantSims
- Just wait. The PlantSim effect will end in 5 days.
- Use mods. Get the UI Cheats Extension Mod, right-click on the PlantSim moodlet and your Sim will revert back to their original state.
Can a PlantSim die?
PlantSims can wilt away and die if their water and hunger needs are not satisfied within 24 hours after they got the Parched and Sun Starved moodlets.
Is PlantSim permanent?
Being a PlantSim is not a permanent state. It lasts 5 days if your Sim ate the Fruit of the PlantSim or 4 hours if they consumed Plant Matter.
What does the Forbidden Fruit do in The Sims 4?
The Forbidden Fruit can turn your Sim into a PlantSim for 5 days. Their Bladder need is replaced with the Water need. Hunger is replaced with the need to bask in the Sun and photosynthesize.
Can you have PlantSim babies in The Sims 4?
PlantSims cannot reproduce. They cannot get pregnant nor get another Sim pregnant. They can use the “Try for Baby” interaction, but won’t get pregnant or get another Sim pregnant.
⇒ Fun Fact:
- Vampires can drink plasma from PlantSims. They’ll get a positive moodlet from drinking green plasma.
Happy Simming!
This guide was reviewed and updated in June 2023.