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"I got a Venus' flower basket! Why was she picking flowers here?" —New Horizons

The Venus Flower Basket is a benthic creature, first appearing in New Horizons. It appears all day, but most frequently between 9pm and 4am.

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What is the significance of the Venus' flower basket in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? toggle section
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the Venus' flower basket is a deep-sea creature found at the ocean's bottom. It's available throughout the day from October to February in the northern hemisphere, and April to August in the southern hemisphere. The creature, scientifically known as Euplectella aspergillum, can be sold for 5,000 Bells.
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What times of the day is the Venus' flower basket most frequently found in New Horizons? toggle section
In New Horizons, the Venus' flower basket, a unique benthic creature, is visible throughout the day, but sightings are most common from 9pm to 4am.
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What does Blathers the curator say about the Venus' flower basket in New Horizons? toggle section
Blathers, the curator, characterizes the Venus' flower basket as a unique creature that could be mistaken for an alien life form. He identifies it as a special sea sponge discovered in the ocean's deepest regions, with a body made of silica. He likens its appearance to a glassy mesh vase or a sculpture, and regards it as one of nature's most artistic creations.
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Where in the ocean can the Venus' flower basket be found? toggle section
The Venus' flower basket, a unique deep-sea sponge, resides in the ocean's deepest parts. Its active hours span the entire day, with varying active months based on the hemisphere. From October to February in the northern hemisphere and April to August in the southern hemisphere.
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What does the Venus' flower basket look like in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? toggle section
The Venus' flower basket in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a unique sea sponge found in the ocean depths. It has a silica body, resembling a glassy mesh sculpture or vase. It can be discovered at the ocean bottom all day from October to February in the northern hemisphere and from April to August in the southern hemisphere. It can be sold for 5,000 Bells.
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Donation to the museum[]

In New Horizons[]

Upon donation or selecting "Tell me more about this!", Blathers the curator will say:

"The Venus' flower basket looks like an otherworldly creature one would find on an alien planet. But it is instead a remarkable sea sponge found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Its body is composed of silica and looks like a sculpture or, perhaps, a vase made of glassy mesh. I daresay Venus' flower basket is one of nature's most impressive works of art."

Once donated Venus' flower basket will appear in the Deep Sea tank.

Encyclopedia information[]

New Horizons[]

Deep-Sea Creature
Encyclopedia Information
"I got a Venus' flower basket! Why was she picking flowers here?"
Current Active Hours All day
Months active (north) Oct-Feb
Months active (south) Apr-Aug



Further Information[]

Main article: Venus Flower Basket on Wikipedia



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