The Flamingo is a Legendary pet in Grow a Garden, introduced through the Rare Summer Egg as part of the Summer Update. Known for its elegant animation and powerful passive support, Flamingo is one of the best pets for boosting plant growth speed, making it a valuable asset for active farmers and grinders.
What is Flamingo in Grow a Garden?
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Pet Name: Flamingo
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Rarity: Legendary
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Source: Rare Summer Egg
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Cost: 25,000,000 Sheckles or 89 Robux
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Drop Rate: 16.67%
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Passive Effect:
Every 4 minutes, Flamingo stands on one leg for 14 seconds, granting a 16x growth speed boost to all plants and fruits within a 13-stud radius
The Flamingo’s effect triggers automatically, meaning no manual input is required once equipped.
How to Get Flamingo in Grow a Garden
Flamingo is one of five pets that can hatch from the Rare Summer Egg, which can be acquired through two main methods:
1. Pet Egg Shop
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Available at the Pet Egg stand near the Gear Shop
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Priced at 25M Sheckles or 89 Robux
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Egg rotation refreshes every 30 minutes
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Flamingo has a 16.67% chance to hatch from this egg
2. Summer Harvest Event
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The Rare Summer Egg has a 6.66% drop chance as a reward from higher-tier contributions
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You must donate enough summer plants during the 10-minute event window to qualify for high-tier rewards
What Does Flamingo’s Passive Ability Do?
Flamingo offers a huge passive bonus to growth speed:
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Triggers every 4 minutes automatically
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Stands on one leg for 14 seconds as a visual cue
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During this time, all crops and fruits within 13 studs grow at 16x normal speed
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Works on any crop regardless of type or event
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Not affected by weather, event state, or external tools
Key Benefits:
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Can significantly reduce crop wait times
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Makes manual farming faster, especially for high-value or time-sensitive crops
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Works well in tandem with multi-harvest crops or event seeds
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Can replace or reduce reliance on Sprinklers and Watering Can
Why Use Flamingo?
1. High-Efficiency Farming
Flamingo allows you to:
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Speed up harvest cycles
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Grow event plants faster
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Trigger mutations sooner (with combo setups)
Perfect for players who need to grind crops quickly or rotate seeds efficiently.
2. No Setup Required
Unlike Sprinklers or tools:
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No placement is needed
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No recharge or cooldown to manage
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Just equip and let Flamingo work every few minutes
3. Strategic Area Coverage
With a 13-stud radius, it supports a large section of your farm, making it one of the best AOE farming pets in the game.
4. Active Gameplay Boost
If you’re actively planting, harvesting, and managing your farm, Flamingo rewards your activity with shorter growth times, leading to higher daily profits.
Flamingo vs Sprinkler
| Feature | Flamingo | Sprinkler |
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| Trigger Type | Automatic (4 min) | Manual placement |
| Duration | 14 seconds | Constant (while active) |
| Growth Boost | 16x speed | Moderate/standard boost |
| Range | 13 studs (AOE) | Localized (1-2 plants) |
| Replacement Needed? | No | Sometimes (depends on layout) |
| Cost Efficiency | High (one-time pet) | Varies (gear slot required) |
Flamingo is more efficient in most manual farming setups, especially when focusing on event plants or rare seeds.
Final Thoughts
The Flamingo in Grow a Garden is a powerful Legendary pet designed for players who want to maximize growth speed and reduce farming delays. With its automatic 16x growth boost every 4 minutes, this pet allows you to cycle crops faster, farm event seeds more efficiently, and cut down waiting time—all without needing additional gear.
Although it doesn’t generate money or XP directly, its time-saving effect amplifies your profits through faster turnover. For players who are active, strategic, and growth-focused, Flamingo is one of the most practical pets from the Rare Summer Egg lineup.