The Sims 4 has long teased players with its quirky, supernatural life states—from vampires and mermaids to spellcasters and aliens. But one occult type has always felt like an afterthought: the PlantSim. That is, until now. Thanks to the Expanded PlantSims Mod by SpinningPlumbobs, leafy Sims finally get the glow-up they deserve.
The Sims 4 Expanded PlantSims Mod Walkthrough
A Real Occult, Not Just a Timed Gimmick
In vanilla Sims 4, becoming a PlantSim was a limited-time event, locked behind a five-day lifespan and a single transformation method. The Expanded PlantSims Mod ditches those constraints entirely. Once your Sim becomes a PlantSim, it’s permanent—like any other occult form. You can even create them directly in CAS, with a selection of five leafy Plumbob designs to choose from: Vine, Flower, Mushroom, Branch, and Bizarre.
Getting Started: How to Become a PlantSim
There are multiple transformation routes available now, offering variety and integration with different gameplay styles:
- Classic Method: Use the Magic Beans and Forbidden Fruit, just like the old challenge.
- Grow One: Plant a Baby PlantSim seed and raise it to maturity.
- Magna Flora: Befriend a massive flower and earn your transformation through nature’s grace.
- Eat a Magic Mushroom: This unlocks the fungal Myconid form.
- Consume Bizarre Fruit: For players with StrangerVille, this unlocks a blue-toned Bizarre PlantSim with unique behaviours.
Powers, Skills, and Progression
PlantSims now comes with a dedicated skill tree: PlantSim Form. As you level up, you unlock powerful nature-based perks like:
- Florakinesis: Control plants and encourage faster growth.
- Chloroblast: Send out a burst of energy to revive nearby plants.
- Spriggan Form: Morph into a seasonal guardian with weather-altering powers.
- Sunlight Charge: Restore your needs by basking in the sun.
- Subterranean Travel: Zip around the world through root systems.
Need meters are adjusted as well—PlantSims no longer eat but rely on water and sunlight. You can absorb puddles, sunbathe in soil, or commune with Mother Nature herself.
New Forms & Variants
Beyond the base PlantSim, the mod introduces several subtypes, each with its own flair:
- Spriggan: A tree guardian tied to seasonal energy and weather.
- Myconid: A fungal hybrid born from spores and mushrooms.
- Bizarre PlantSim: A StrangerVille-flavoured version that avoids sunlight and spreads spores.
- Satyr: Unlocked via perks; these wild, nature-bound creatures play pan flutes and thrive in forests.
Nature Interactions and Quests
The mod adds more than just powers. You can plant and raise Magna Flora, a towering flower that becomes your leafy companion. Or grow a Giant Beanstalk and climb it to uncover hidden treasures. Even Mother Nature herself can be summoned and befriended, rewarding eco-conscious Sims with powerful traits and blessings.
Gameplay Integration
The Expanded PlantSims Mod is impressively well-integrated with the base game and expansion content:
- Compatible with Eco Lifestyle, gardening systems, and weather mechanics.
- Introduces a new aspiration: Friend of Nature, with a trait that enhances plant interactions.
- Doesn’t require DLC (except StrangerVille for the bizarre variant).
Why It’s a Must-Have
PlantSims has always had potential, but EA never fully leaned into it. This mod transforms them into a viable, engaging life state with deep mechanics, customisation, and narrative opportunities. Whether you want to live off the land, nurture mystical gardens, or join an underground root network, the Expanded PlantSims Mod gives you the tools to do so—and makes it fun.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever felt like The Sims 4’s supernatural side needed more variety—or if you just like the idea of turning your Sim into a nature-powered forest spirit—this mod is a game-changer. It’s visually stunning, functionally rich, and incredibly well-made. It doesn’t just expand gameplay—it transforms it.
The forest is calling. Time to touch the grass.
Download Info
You can download The Sims 4 Expanded PlantSims Mod by clicking the download button below. All the mod package contents should be pasted into Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder, with Mods & CC enabled in your game options.
