Introduction

Gem trees are special trees in Terraria that grow different colored gems on their branches. These gems can then be used to craft various accessories and weapons. In this guide, we will show you how to plant gem trees in Terraria.

Step 1: Acquiring Gem Seeds

The first step to planting a gem tree is to acquire the gem seeds. These seeds can be obtained by breaking gemstone rocks with a hammer. Each type of gemstone rock has a chance of dropping its corresponding gem seed.

The different types of gemstone rocks are:

Amethyst

Topaz

Sapphire

Emerald

Ruby

Diamond

Once you have acquired the gem seeds, you can move on to the next step.

Step 2: Planting the Gem Seeds

To plant the gem seeds, you will need to find an empty planter box. Planter boxes can be crafted using any wood and are made at a workbench. Once you have a planter box, simply place it in a desired location and use the gem seed to plant it. The gem seed will then grow into a gem tree.

It is important to note that gem trees require sufficient light and space to grow. Make sure that the planter box is not obstructed by any other blocks and is exposed to sunlight or artificial light.

Step 3: Harvesting the Gems

After a gem tree has fully grown, it will start growing gems on its branches. The gems can be harvested by simply breaking the branches or using a bug net. The gemstones that are dropped will depend on the type of gem seed that was planted.

The amount of gems that a gem tree produces will vary. Generally, gem trees will produce anywhere from 1 to 5 gems per harvest.

Tips and Tricks

Gem trees can be grown in any biome or environment.

To maximize gem production, make sure that the gem trees are exposed to enough light and are not obstructed by any blocks.

You can use different colored gem trees to produce specific gems for your crafting needs.

It is a good idea to plant multiple gem trees to increase your chances of getting the gems that you need.

Conclusion

Gem trees are a fun and useful addition to Terraria. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can easily plant and harvest your own gem trees. So go ahead and try it out for yourself!