The Beanstalk Event has given every plant in Grow a Garden a new purpose, and prickly ones are among the most important to master. By knowing where to find them and how to use them strategically, you’ll climb the beanstalk faster, contribute more to the community, and snag the best rewards.

What Are Prickly Plants?

In Grow a Garden, Prickly Plants are a special group of spiky, thorny flora that Jack—the NPC in charge of the Beanstalk Event—regularly requests as donations. Each plant adds points toward the beanstalk’s growth, unlocking new seeds, pets, and exclusive rewards along the way.

The catch? The rarer the plant, the more points it contributes. That means high-tier prickly plants are some of the most coveted items in the entire event.

Complete List of Prickly Plants & How to Get Them

Here’s the full breakdown of every prickly plant currently in the game, ranked by rarity.

Rare Prickly Plants

  • Twisted Tangle (3 points)

How to Get: Event exclusive. Only obtainable through special quests or shop updates during limited-time events.

Legendary Prickly Plants

  • Horned Dinoshroom (4 points)

How to Get: Found in Ancient Seed Packs.

  • Durian (4 points)

How to Get: Found in Basic and Premium Seed Packs. One of the more accessible legendary prickly plants.

  • Pricklefruit (4 points)

How to Get: Currently unobtainable; previously an event exclusive.

  • Aloe Vera (4 points)

How to Get: Also currently unobtainable, with past availability through events.

Mythical Prickly Plants

  • Cactus (5 points)

How to Get: Available in the Seed Shop. A reliable option for steady points.

  • Dragon Fruit (5 points)

How to Get: Found in the Seed Shop.

  • Pineapple (5 points)

How to Get: Available at the Summer Merchant Shop.

  • Prickly Pear (5 points)

How to Get: Found at the Summer Merchant Shop.

  • Celestiberry (5 points)

How to Get: Currently unobtainable; previously an event exclusive.

  • Spiked Mango (5 points)

How to Get: Event exclusive, not currently obtainable.

Divine Prickly Plants

  • Princess Thorn (6 points)

How to Get: Found in the Sprout Seed Pack. One of the rarest and most prized prickly plants in the game.

Tips for Collecting and Donating Prickly Plants

  • Prioritize high-rarity plants: When Jack requests prickly plants, donating just one Princess Thorn or other divine-tier plant can outweigh multiple common ones.
  • Check the Seed Shop often: Both Cactus and Dragon Fruit appear here, and the stock rotates—so check back regularly.
  • Invest in Seed Packs: If you have extra Sheckles, Sprout and Premium Seed Packs can net you legendary and divine plants.
  • Use the Garden Guide: This in-game tool helps track what you’ve collected and shows where to find new plants.
  • Tap into the community: Discord and Reddit are buzzing with updates, trade opportunities, and tips on rare plant spawns.