This is a guide on how to cultivate (crossbreed) Moonflowers in NieR Replicant (Remake/PS4). Including cultivation duration, color combinations, and conditions to get hybrid moonflowers.
Table of Contents
How to Crossbreed Moonflower
| Method | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ▼Purchase 3 Colors (Red, Blue, Yellow) |
| 2 | ▼Plant Seeds for Desired Color |
| 3 | ▼Get Seeds After Flowers Wither |
| 4 | ▼Repeat Steps 2-3 Until Desired Color |
| 5 | ▼Plant Again to Grow More Seeds |
Purchase 3 Colors (Red, Blue, Yellow)
When growing Moonflowers, first collect the three basic colors (Red, Blue, Yellow). You can buy them all in Seafront, so purchase about 15 of each color.
Plant Seeds for Desired Color
| Color After Crossbreeding | Combination |
|---|---|
 Cyan Moonflower | Blue x Yellow |
| Orange Moonflower | Red x Yellow |
| Pink Moonflower | Orange x Cyan |
| White Moonflower | Orange x Pink |
Moonflowers can create different colors by combining them with seeds of adjacent colors. By planting colors alternately, you can slightly increase the chance of Crossbreeding.
Planting Example
The image above shows how to aim for an Orange Moonflower. A lottery is held between the yellow in the center and the red on either side, so you have double the chance of getting an orange one. If an orange flower grows where you planted a yellow seed, it's a success.
Get Seeds After Flowers Wither
| Time Estimate | Harvested Item |
|---|---|
| 24 hours | Moonflower |
| 48 hours | Moonflower Seed |
Once you've planted the seeds in the correct combination, all you have to do is wait for the flowers to wither. Crop growth is linked to real-world time, so they will continue to grow even when you are not playing the game.
Time Skipping is Also Possible
*Be careful as this may disrupt the game balance.
Open Time Skip Method| Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | [Open Console Settings] Settings → Date and Time → Select Time Zone |
| 2. | Select "UTC-11:00 American Samoa" |
| 3. | [Return to the Game] Plant the desired seeds |
| 4. | Save or move out of the area |
| 5. | [Open Console Settings] Select "UTC+23:00 Independent State of Samoa" |
| 6. | [Return to the Game] Load or return to the area |
| 7. | Time skip complete! (Up to a maximum of 24 hours) |
By manipulating the PS4 console's time, it is possible to reduce the time required by up to 24 hours.
Repeat Steps 2-3 Until Desired Color
Whether you get the desired color of Moonflower is completely up to luck. Therefore, if you're unlucky, it may not appear even after waiting for several days, so don't give up and keep Crossbreeding.
Plant Again to Grow More Seeds
Once you have a special color Moonflower (Orange, Cyan, Pink, White), plant its seeds and let them wither again. By doing this, you can get 2-4 seeds, allowing for mass production. To make it easier to create rare colors, it's a good idea to have about 9 seeds.
Cultivation Method for Each Moonflower
| Creatable Color | Combination/Purchase Location |
|---|---|
| ▼White | Orange x Pink |
| ▼Orange | Red x Yellow |
| ▼Cyan | Blue x Yellow |
| ▼Pink | Orange x Cyan |
| ▼Red/Blue/Yellow | Purchase in Seafront |
White Moonflower
| Required Seeds |
|---|
| Blue Moonflower Seed / Yellow Moonflower Seed / Red Moonflower Seed |
| Cultivation (Crossbreeding) Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Red and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Orange. |
| 2. | Plant Blue and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Cyan. |
| 3. | Plant Orange and Cyan seeds next to each other to make Pink. |
| 4. | Plant Orange and Pink seeds next to each other in the field. |
| 5. | Has a chance to become a White Moonflower. |
The most difficult and rare color to bloom. You need to go through all the other Moonflower colors to create White.
Required for a Trophy
Obtaining a White Moonflower will unlock the 'Legendary Gardener' trophy. If you're aiming for completion, you must grow one!
Pink Moonflower
| Required Seeds |
|---|
| Blue Moonflower Seed / Yellow Moonflower Seed / Red Moonflower Seed |
| Cultivation (Crossbreeding) Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Red and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Orange. |
| 2. | Plant Blue and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Cyan. |
| 3. | Plant Orange and Cyan seeds next to each other in the field. |
| 4. | Has a chance to become a Pink Moonflower. |
A color that cannot be made directly from seeds bought at a store. It is also necessary when creating White.
Required for a Quest
| Required Amount | Pink Moonflower Seed x 10 |
|---|
Pink Moonflower Seeds are an item required for a quest in Part 2. Once you get one, use fertilizer to multiply it.
Orange Moonflower
| Required Seeds |
|---|
| Red Moonflower Seed / Yellow Moonflower Seed |
| Cultivation (Crossbreeding) Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Red and Yellow seeds next to each other in the field. |
| 2. | Has a chance to become an Orange Moonflower. |
Changes by chance when Red and Yellow seeds are planted next to each other. This color is also used when creating the rarest White Moonflower.
Cyan Moonflower
| Required Seeds |
|---|
| Blue Moonflower Seed / Yellow Moonflower Seed |
| Cultivation (Crossbreeding) Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Blue and Yellow seeds next to each other in the field. |
| 2. | Has a chance to become a Cyan Moonflower. |
Changes by chance when Blue and Yellow seeds are planted next to each other. This color is necessary when creating Pink.
Red/Blue/Yellow Moonflower
| Purchasable Moonflowers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Red Moonflower | Blue Moonflower | Yellow Moonflower |
| Purchase Location | Seafront, The Aerie(Part 2) |
|---|---|
| Purchase Price | 120G |
Red/Blue/Yellow Moonflowers are the basic colors for Crossbreeding. You can purchase all of these seeds, so be sure to get them before you start Crossbreeding.
How to Achieve 'Legendary Gardener'
Achieved by Harvesting a White Moonflower
| Cultivation (Crossbreeding) Method | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Plant Red and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Orange. |
| 2. | Plant Blue and Yellow seeds next to each other to make Cyan. |
| 3. | Plant Orange and Cyan seeds next to each other to make Pink. |
| 4. | Plant Orange and Pink seeds next to each other in the field. |
| 5. | Has a chance to become a White Moonflower. |
The "Legendary Gardener" trophy can be obtained by harvesting a White Moonflower. Be aware that just growing it is not enough to achieve it.
▲Click for details on White Moonflower
