If you’re trying to get the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden, it can feel like a mystery; especially since not many players know exactly how it works.
This passive isn’t unlocked through regular gameplay or leveling.
Instead, it’s tied to specific conditions that make it both rare and powerful.
But don’t worry, I’ll show you exactly how to get it.
Whether you’re looking to boost your crop damage or just curious how the top players got theirs, this guide will break it down for you step by step.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden, and what it actually does.
What Is the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden?
The Lavafruit Passive is a high-tier ability in Grow a Garden that increases crop damage and gives your attacks a burning effect.
It’s not something you can find randomly or equip from the start.
It only shows up under specific upgrade trees or through pet mutations.
Here’s what it does:
- Burn effect on crops: Crops you hit take extra damage over time.
- Boost to base damage: Makes your regular crop damage noticeably higher.
- Visual effect: Your crop or pet may glow red-orange when the passive is active.
This makes it a top choice for players looking to clear plots faster or defeat bosses like the Weed King.
How To Get the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden
To get the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden, you’ll need to focus on evolving your pet or unlocking a specific mutation tier.
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Use Mutation Multiplier on Pets
Mutation Multiplier increases the chance of getting rare passives.
Head to your pet menu.
Equip a pet with a high mutation tier (Mega or higher).
Read: Mega Pet Mutation Guide in Grow a Garden
Use the Mutation Multiplier upgrade.
Wait for a mutation cycle and check if Lavafruit Passive appears.
Tip: The chance is still low, so keep rerolling until you get it. The more mutations your pet goes through, the higher the odds.
2. Check for Lavafruit Event
Sometimes, the game runs special events where passives like Lavafruit are more likely to drop.
Look at the game’s homepage or event banner.
During Lavafruit Event weeks, the chance of spawning the passive goes up.
Make sure to farm pets and crop upgrades more during this time.
3. Upgrade the Crop Boost Tree
There’s a secret route in the Crop Boost Tree that can unlock Lavafruit.
Go to your Upgrade screen.
Look for branches that mention “Burn,” “Fire,” or “Passive Boost.”
Fully upgrade that path; it might unlock the Lavafruit ability as a hidden reward.
Not all upgrade paths show it clearly, but it will appear once you max out the required nodes.
4. Use Rare Fruit Combinations
Some players report that combining specific fruits increases the chance of unlocking rare passives.
Try crafting this combo:
- Lavafruit Seed + Fireberry + Emberleaf
This recipe doesn’t always guarantee the passive, but when placed in your garden together, it boosts burn-type synergy, which seems to influence pet passives.
5. Rebirth for Passive Rerolls
If you’ve tried everything and still haven’t gotten it, rebirth your garden.
Rebirth resets your progress but gives you a fresh chance at better passives.
Stack rebirth bonuses to increase your odds.
After rebirthing, focus only on pets and paths tied to burn-type passives.
Over time, the chance of getting Lavafruit improves.
Conclusion
By using the right pet mutation tools, watching for in-game events, and exploring the fire-based upgrades, you can unlock the Lavafruit Passive in Grow a Garden.
It’s not guaranteed on the first try, but it’s worth the effort, especially if you want faster harvests and stronger damage.
If you’re still struggling to get it, focus on rebirths, rerolls, and checking the community Discord for the latest Lavafruit tips.
Stick with it, and soon your crops will be burning through weeds like never before.
Additional Reading
Grow A Garden Grand Volcania Wiki
Grow a Garden Upgrade Hub: Best Tips To Increase Farming Speed
Brianna is based in Minnesota in the US at the moment, and has been writing since 2017. She is currently a 3rd Year med student at the time of writing this.
