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How To Summon Plantera

This guide explains how to summon Plantera in Terraria, detailing the process of locating and using a Plantera's Bulb in the Underground Jungle.

December 17, 2024
Pixel art of a large pink, bulbous flower-like creature with green leafy vines emerging from its base, set against a background of mountains, a lake, and a cloudy blue sky with dramatic light rays shining outward. Cover art for a Plantera guide from Terraria.

What Is Plantera

Plantera is a Hardmode boss in Terraria that becomes available after defeating all three mechanical bosses: The Destroyer, Skeletron Prime, and The Twins. It is a massive, carnivorous plant that lurks deep within the Underground Jungle. Defeating Plantera is a critical step for progression, as it unlocks access to the Jungle Temple and powerful post-Plantera items.

Notable Drops:

  • Temple Key (unlocks the Jungle Temple)
  • Pygmy Staff (summons a Pygmy minion to fight for you)
  • Venus Magnum (high-damage ranged weapon)
  • Grenade Launcher (deals explosive damage)
  • Seedler (powerful sword with projectile capabilities)
  • Plantera Mask and Trophy
  • Coins and other miscellaneous loot
Pixel art of a large pink, bulbous flower-like creature with green leafy vines emerging from its base, set against a background of mountains, a lake, and a cloudy blue sky with dramatic light rays shining outward. Cover art for a Plantera
Plantera

How to Summon Plantera

Plantera's Bulb Method

Plantera is summoned by breaking a Plantera's Bulb, a special pink bulb that spawns naturally in the Underground Jungle after all three mechanical bosses are defeated. These bulbs appear on the minimap as pink icons in previously explored areas and spawn one at a time, with a delay of about half a day between each. Over time, multiple bulbs can accumulate if they are not destroyed.

Steps to Summon:

  • Locate Plantera's Bulb: Explore the Underground Jungle to find a Bulb.
  • Break the Bulb: Use any pickaxe, drill, or explosive to destroy the Bulb, immediately summoning Plantera.
Plantera's Bulb

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