How Many Times Can You Collect From a Money Tree?
The straightforward answer is: you can collect from a money tree only once. After it reaches full maturity, a money tree will yield a single harvest of three bags of bells (or in-game currency) and then transform into a regular hardwood tree. This means you can’t repeatedly shake the tree for more money; its purpose is to provide a one-time return on your initial investment. The amount of bells you receive is dependent on how much you initially buried, offering a guaranteed return, usually a triple return.
Let’s delve deeper into the mechanics of money trees, exploring the various aspects of their growth, harvesting, and limitations with a detailed FAQ section.
Understanding the One-Time Harvest
Money trees are a popular feature in various games and simulation environments. The core concept remains consistent: you plant an amount of in-game currency, wait for it to grow, and then receive a return. The allure of the money tree lies in this potential for profit, but it’s important to understand its single-use nature. Once the tree fully matures, you’ll be rewarded with three bags of bells. This payout represents the culmination of your initial investment.
The Mechanics of Growth and Harvest
The process is simple:
- Planting: Bury a bag of bells in a specific location or designated money tree spot. The amount you bury dictates the total reward you receive upon harvest. For example, burying 10,000 bells will yield three bags of 10,000 each.
- Growth Period: Over a period of several days, typically 5-6, the buried money will transform into a sapling and then eventually a mature money tree.
- Harvesting: Once the tree has fully grown, it will display three bags of bells. This is your cue to harvest it. You will receive the payout immediately upon harvesting.
- Transformation: After you harvest the money tree, it will permanently transform into a regular hardwood tree, signifying that it can no longer provide any further monetary return.
This one-time payout is the primary distinguishing factor of money trees, setting them apart from other resources that can be continuously exploited.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Money Trees
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help you better understand how money trees work, address common questions, and clear up confusion:
1. Can you get more than one money tree per day?
In many games, you are limited to one money tree per day. This means that even if you plant multiple bags of bells in a single day, only one of them will grow into a productive money tree. The rest will simply be wasted bells.
2. How much money can you get from a money tree?
The payout from a money tree is directly related to the amount of bells you initially buried. Typically, you will receive three bags of bells, each containing the exact amount you initially planted. So, if you plant 10,000 bells, you’ll receive a total of 30,000 bells.
3. Does the type of bell bag make a difference?
Yes, the amount you bury directly determines your return. While some games might offer varying bag amounts, they all follow the rule of providing a triple return on what was planted. It is often most effective to plant 10,000 bells as this guarantees a tripled profit.
4. What happens if you bury multiple bell bags on the same day?
If you attempt to bury multiple bags of bells on the same day, only the first planted will grow into a money tree. Any subsequent burials are lost and will not produce a money tree.
5. How long does it take for a money tree to grow?
Money trees typically take 5 to 6 days to reach full maturity and become harvestable. The exact time may vary slightly depending on the game or simulation.
6. Are money trees a reliable way to make money?
Money trees provide a consistent return on your investment, but due to the one-time harvest and daily limit, they are not the most efficient way to generate wealth. They are more of a supplementary income source.
7. Can you move a money tree after planting it?
No, once planted, a money tree cannot be moved. The location you initially choose is permanent. The tree will grow in that spot and transform into a normal hardwood tree after harvest.
8. How do I know where to plant a money tree?
In some games, money trees can only be planted in specific marked locations, which will usually appear each day. In others, you can plant them anywhere as long as it is not on another tree.
9. What happens after harvesting a money tree?
After harvesting the money bags from the tree, the money tree transforms into a regular hardwood tree, no longer producing any money. It then behaves exactly like any other regular hardwood tree in your environment.
10. Can you graft a money tree to get more?
In some games, you may be able to graft money trees onto other mature plants. This technique involves taking a cutting from your initial money tree and adding it to another plant. This can essentially give you a second money tree.
11. Are money trees worth it in retail tycoon games?
In some retail tycoon games, money trees add a percentage bonus to all money earned. They don’t provide direct cash drops. They often enhance the overall sales profit, adding a small percentage bonus for each tree.
12. Can I have multiple money trees at the same time?
Yes, you can have multiple money trees on your island at the same time, as long as they are planted on separate days. There is no limit to how many can be grown at the same time as long as you have an adequate area to grow them.
13. Do money trees need specific conditions to grow?
Money trees in most games have minimal needs beyond the initial planting, they simply require a set time to grow. In real life, money trees require bright indirect light, well draining soil, regular watering and regular feeding.
14. Can I get a cutting from a money tree for propagation?
In real life, yes you can, taking a cutting from a money tree is a valid way to propagate new trees. Select a healthy firm stem, at least four inches long with a couple of nodes. Use clean sterilized scissors. In video games this is often done via grafting in game.
15. What if my money tree doesn’t give me money?
If your money tree does not produce any money, it is likely that you have already harvested it and it has transformed into a regular hardwood tree. You may have also planted the tree after planting one already on the same day or you have buried less than 10,000 bells.
Conclusion
While the allure of repeatedly harvesting from a money tree might be tempting, the mechanics of most games and simulations limit it to a single payout. Understanding this limitation is crucial for effective resource management. The one-time harvest provides a great investment return each day, but focusing on efficient resource management and gameplay is also important. By utilizing this information, you can better plan your gameplay and make the most of this unique and valuable resource.