The bee-themed pets in Grow a Garden are valuable companions for any farmer, offering the unique ability to apply the “Pollinated” mutation directly to your fruit. There are three main types of bees: the common Bee, the upgraded Honey Bee, and the ultra-rare Golden Bee.
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This guide will compare all three pets, explaining their abilities and how you can obtain the two currently available versions.
How to Get Bee Pets: The Bee Egg
Both the standard Bee and the Honey Bee can be obtained by hatching a Bee Egg.
- Source: The Bee Egg can be purchased from the Honey Merchant.
- Cost: 18 Honey or 129 Robux.
- Hatch Chances: When you hatch a Bee Egg, you have a:
- 65% chance of getting the Uncommon Bee.
- 25% chance of getting the Rare Honey Bee.
Bee Pet Comparison: Abilities and Stats
While they look similar, each bee pet has a different rarity and ability cooldown, with the Golden Bee possessing a completely unique trait. The Honey Bee is a direct upgrade over the standard Bee, performing the same function but more frequently.
Pet | Rarity | Key Ability(s) | Cooldown | Obtainable? |
Bee | Uncommon | Applies ‘Pollinated’ mutation to a nearby fruit. | ~25 minutes | Yes |
Honey Bee | Rare | Applies ‘Pollinated’ mutation to a nearby fruit. | ~20 minutes | Yes |
Golden Bee | Mythical | 1. Pollinator: Pollinates fruit. 2. Golden Harvest: Harvested fruit has a chance to turn gold. | Occasional | No |
Individual Pet Details
The Bee (Uncommon)
The standard Bee is a reliable entry-level pollinator pet. It has a classic yellow-and-black striped appearance. To keep it fed, its favorite foods are flowers, with Pink Lilies and Lilacs providing a large amount of hunger points.
The Honey Bee (Rare)
The Honey Bee is a superior version of the standard Bee, with a shorter cooldown on its pollination ability. It has a distinct honey-glazed look with orange tints and yellow-gold wings. Due to its color, it is sometimes confused with the Golden Bee.
The Golden Bee (Mythical)
The Golden Bee is a highly sought-after pet that is currently unobtainable in the game. In addition to pollinating fruit, it has the unique “Golden Harvest” trait that gives a chance for any harvested fruit to turn to gold. It has a striking, entirely golden appearance.