How to Water the Plants in Animal Crossing

If you're an Animal Crossing player, you know how important it is to keep your trees and flowers watered. Not only does it keep them healthy, but it also increases their chances of producing items like fruit and rare flowers. In this guide, we'll show you how to water the plants in Animal Crossing and keep your island thriving.

What You'll Need

Before we dive into how to water your plants, let's quickly go over what you'll need. To water plants in Animal Crossing, you'll need:

A watering can

Access to a water source (such as a river or pond)

How to Get a Watering Can

If you don't already have a watering can, don't worry! It's easy to get one. You can purchase a basic watering can from Nook's Cranny for 800 Bells. Alternatively, you can craft one using 1x softwood and 1x iron nugget. If you don't have access to either of these materials, you can ask a friend or visit someone else's island to purchase or craft one.

How to Find Water Sources

Once you have a watering can, you'll need to find a water source to fill it up. There are a few different types of water sources in Animal Crossing:

Rivers

Ponds

Ocean

To fill your watering can, simply stand next to one of these water sources and press the "A" button. Your character will fill up the watering can and you'll be ready to water your plants.

How to Water Your Plants

Now that you have a watering can and access to a water source, it's time to start watering your plants. Here's how to do it:

Equip your watering can

Approach a plant you want to water

Stand directly in front of the plant

Pull out your watering can by pressing and holding the "A" button

Press the "A" button again to water the plant

It's important to note that flowers and trees have different water requirements. Flowers typically only need to be watered once a day, while trees only need to be watered once every few days. Overwatering can actually harm your plants, so be careful not to overdo it.

The Benefits of Watering Your Plants

Watering your plants in Animal Crossing has a few important benefits:

It keeps your plants healthy and vibrant

It increases the likelihood of producing fruit and rare flowers

It helps prevent your plants from wilting or dying

By taking a few minutes each day to water your plants, you'll be able to keep your island beautiful and thriving. Plus, you'll be rewarded with a variety of different items, including fruit, flowers, and even DIY recipes.