Palmera Tree
Introducing the Palmera Tree: A New Culinary and Atmospheric Challenge in Oxygen Not Included
Prepare your duplicants for a unique addition to their environment and diet with the Palmera Tree mod for Oxygen Not Included. This mod introduces a fascinating new plant that offers a high-calorie food source, albeit with specific cultivation requirements and an interesting atmospheric interaction. For players seeking to diversify their colony’s resources and add a new layer of complexity, the Palmera Tree is an excellent choice.
Cultivating the Palmera Tree
The Palmera Tree is not a plant to be taken lightly. It boasts a long growth cycle, requiring 20 cycles to mature when domesticated and a significant 80 cycles when left to grow in the wild. Successfully cultivating this tree demands careful management of its environmental needs. The Palmera Tree thrives in a chlorine atmosphere, consuming it at a rate of 1 gram per second, and requires temperatures ranging from 50 to 90 degrees Celsius. As a reward for your efforts, a mature Palmera Tree will yield 10 Palmera Berries per harvest, totaling 10 kilograms. Interestingly, while awaiting harvest, the tree actively emits 1 gram of hydrogen per second, presenting an additional atmospheric consideration for your base design.
From Berry to Ambrosial Delight
The raw Palmera Berry itself is inedible. However, it plays a crucial role as an ingredient. When stored in an atmosphere below 1.8 kilograms, the berries will offgas hydrogen. The true culinary value of the Palmera Berry is unlocked when processed. At the Kitchen station, using the Gas Range, duplicants can prepare Steamed Palmera Berries. This recipe requires 1 kilogram of Palmera Berries and results in a dish of exceptional quality, boasting an “Ambrosial” rating of +6 and a substantial 2000 kilocalories. This makes it a valuable food option for maintaining high morale and energy levels within your colony.
Acquiring Palmera Seeds
New players can find Palmera Tree Seeds within Care Packages starting from cycle 48. Alternatively, more established colonies can craft the seeds using the Molecular Forge, requiring 10 Mealwood Seeds and 10 Fiber. This ensures that the Palmera Tree is accessible to a range of colony progression stages.
Key Features:
* **New Plant:** Introduces the Palmera Tree with unique growth mechanics.
* **High-Calorie Food:** Produces Palmera Berries, which can be cooked into high-quality Steamed Palmera Berries.
* **Specific Environmental Needs:** Thrives in chlorine and requires elevated temperatures.
* **Atmospheric Interaction:** Consumes chlorine and emits hydrogen under certain conditions.
* **Resource Management:** Offers a challenging yet rewarding addition to colony management.