Bioluminescent Ivy Loftia is surprisingly tricky to find, especially when the Hanging Gardens sends you halfway up a mountain for a few glowing vines. This rare resource is essential for several quests and crafting recipes, including the Mermaid Dress and Rainbow Gumboots. You’ll need Pruners Lv.2 to harvest it, but some locations also require a little platforming. Here’s where to find all 12 Bioluminescent Ivy spots and how to reach the harder ones without wasting your time.
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Where to Find Bioluminescent Ivy in Loftia (All 12 Locations)
The Hanging Gardens is the only district you need to explore for Bioluminescent Ivy. It has 12 gathering spots, with most of them in the Overgrowth. Secret Lake and the caves have two more, while Bamboo Forest has the final spot.
| Location | Ivy Spots |
|---|---|
| Overgrowth | 9 |
| Secret Lake / Caves | 2 |
| Bamboo Forest | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Secret Lake and the caves have two more Ivy spots. If you haven’t reached this area yet, check out our Loftia Secret Lake guide for the route and other resources you can find there.
I’d start with the Overgrowth if you need a decent supply. Its nine spots make it the most productive area, and two routes can help you reach several of its harder-to-access nodes.
Mountain Path: 3 Bioluminescent Ivy Locations
The Mountain Path has three Ivy nodes. Bring Pruners Lv.2 before you head out, and make sure you have a Hammer Lv.2 for the obstacles along the main cave route.
From the entrance, head left past the ponds toward the cave. Before you reach it, turn right and follow the stepping stones up the mountain. The upper rock plateau has two Bioluminescent Ivy nodes. That’s the easy part.
For the third one, cross the fallen log and drop down toward the nearby ledge. You can use your Glider to reach the lower platform safely. If you have Bounce Shoes, there’s also a shortcut: use the mushroom on the right side of the starting area to jump straight onto the upper plateau. It’s a nice way to skip part of the climb.
Overgrowth High Cliffs: 3 Ivy Locations
The Overgrowth High Cliffs have three more Ivy nodes, although the route takes a little more effort.
Turn right as soon as you enter the Overgrowth. Use Pruners Lv.2 to clear the overgrown access point, then use Bounce Shoes to reach the higher platform. Follow the lower path toward the mountain ramp and make your way up to the upper rock structure.
You’ll find the first Ivy node at the top of the ramp. Before you move on, check the alcove behind the upper structure for another one. The final node sits on the ledge across the gap. A Glider makes that jump much easier, so don’t leave it behind if you plan to take this route.
These two routes cover six of the 12 documented spots. Three more are in the Overgrowth, two are around Secret Lake / Caves, and the last one is in Bamboo Forest.
How to Get Bioluminescent Ivy in Loftia: Required Tools
You only need Pruners Lv.2 to harvest Bioluminescent Ivy. The other upgrades help you reach certain spots, but they aren’t universal requirements.
| Equipment | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Pruners Lv.2 | Required to harvest Bioluminescent Ivy |
| Bounce Shoes | Helps you reach elevated platforms and use mushroom shortcuts |
| Glider | Helps you cross gaps and reach difficult ledges |
Don’t confuse the traversal upgrades with the actual harvest requirement. You can collect Ivy with Pruners Lv.2 without a Glider or Bounce Shoes at locations that don’t require those upgrades.
Bioluminescent Ivy Respawn Time and Drop Rates in Loftia
Each Bioluminescent Ivy spot respawns after five minutes. The amount you receive depends on the drop rate:
| Harvest Result | Chance |
|---|---|
| 1 Bioluminescent Ivy | 75% |
| 2 Bioluminescent Ivy | 25% |
| Average yield per harvest | 1.25 Ivy |
The 75% and 25% values determine your harvest amount, not the chance of a node’s return. Every spot has a five-minute respawn timer.
You can expect an average of 1.25 Ivy per harvest over multiple attempts, although an individual harvest gives you either one or two. Rather than wait beside an empty spot, head to another part of the Hanging Gardens and collect from the other nodes. By the time you finish your route, some of the earlier spots may be ready again.
Loftia Quests and Research That Require Bioluminescent Ivy
You’ll need Bioluminescent Ivy for three Loftia quests. The Elemental Earth Research Bundle also requires a small supply, so don’t spend everything on decorations before you check your objectives.
| Quest or Research | Ivy Required |
|---|---|
| The Art of Letting Go | 3 |
| Rooting for Survival | 10 |
| Ivy Investigation | 1 + 3 additional |
| Elemental Earth Research Bundle | 3 |
The Art of Letting Go: 3 Ivy
The Art of Letting Go requires three Bioluminescent Ivy alongside its other quest objectives. Keep those three aside before you spend your supply on optional recipes.
Rooting for Survival: 10 Ivy
Rooting for Survival has the largest direct Ivy requirement among these quests: 10. You’ll also need several tree saplings for Hazel’s underground soil project.
This is one of the main reasons I’d recommend a proper Ivy collection trip before you move on to optional furniture. Ten vines can take a little effort, especially if you rely on only one or two spots.
Ivy Investigation: 4 Ivy
Hazel’s Ivy Investigation requires an initial Bioluminescent Ivy sample, followed by three additional Ivy. That brings the total requirement to four.
Make sure you account for both objectives rather than treating the first sample as the entire quest requirement.
Elemental Earth Research Bundle: 3 Ivy
The Elemental Earth Research Bundle requires three Bioluminescent Ivy. Keep this separate from your quest supply when you plan how much to collect.
All Bioluminescent Ivy Crafting Recipes in Loftia
Bioluminescent Ivy has plenty of uses beyond quest objectives. You can turn it into refined materials at the Refining Station, use it in a soup recipe, or save it for furniture and clothing. Fortunately, most decorative recipes need just one Ivy. The expensive exceptions are the Mermaid Dress and Rainbow Gumboots.
Bioluminescent Ivy Furniture and Decoration Recipes
Most furniture recipes require only one Bioluminescent Ivy. The Woodlands Cloche Table Lamp is the exception, with a requirement of two.
| Craftable Item | Ivy Required |
|---|---|
| Fairy House | 1 |
| Coastal Oyster Table Lamp | 1 |
| Coastal Coral Table Lamp | 1 |
| Coastal Shell Flower Pot | 1 |
| Woodlands Tulip Floor Lamp | 1 |
| Woodlands Leafy Floor Lamp | 1 |
| Woodlands Cloche Table Lamp | 2 |
| Woodlands Tulip Table Lamp | 1 |
| Woodlands Mushroom Table Lamp | 1 |
Bioluminescent Ivy Clothing Recipes
If you want the Mermaid Dress or Rainbow Gumboots, prepare to spend a lot more Ivy than you would on a lamp.
| Craftable Item | Ivy Required |
|---|---|
| Enchanted Tulip Hat | 1 |
| Mermaid Dress | 50 |
| Rainbow Gumboots | 50 |
Both clothing pieces require 50 Bioluminescent Ivy. I’d save toward either one before you spend your supply on optional decorations. Fifty vines are a much bigger commitment than the one Ivy most furniture recipes need.
How to Make Silk and Lignin with Bioluminescent Ivy
The Refining Station Lv.2 lets you turn Bioluminescent Ivy into Silk or Lignin. Each recipe consumes five Ivy.
| Refined Material | Ivy Required | Crafting Station |
|---|---|---|
| Silk | 5 | Refining Station Lv.2 |
| Lignin | 5 | Refining Station Lv.2 |
Lignin has several important uses of its own. You’ll need it for Hammer Lv.3, Battery Lv.3, and the Drip Irrigator, so keep that in mind before you use your entire supply elsewhere.
Bioluminescent Ivy Soup: Recipe and Ingredients
You can also use Bioluminescent Ivy in a cooking recipe. Bioluminescent Ivy Soup requires one Ivy and one Onion at a Cooking Station Lv.2.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bioluminescent Ivy | 1 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Cooking Station | Lv.2 |
Best Way to Farm Bioluminescent Ivy in Loftia
If you need a large amount of Bioluminescent Ivy, don’t waste five minutes beside a single empty node. Rotate through several spots across the Hanging Gardens instead. The five-minute respawn timer gives you time to explore another area before you return to previously harvested locations.
I’d also put quest and research requirements ahead of optional furniture. Set aside 20 Ivy if you plan to complete all three quests and the Elemental Earth Research Bundle. That leaves you with a clear target before you spend anything on Silk, Lignin, or decorations.
The Mermaid Dress and Rainbow Gumboots each need another 50 Ivy, so treat them as long-term goals rather than early crafting priorities. Your glowing vine supply will disappear surprisingly fast if you don’t keep track of where it goes.
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