Alien Plant

This item is only available via the Close Encounters DLC. This item is only available via the Pebberley Island DLC.

Appearance
A square terracotta pot holds a purple tentacular creature. It has a small tail hanging out of the pot, and a two-fingered limb, but is most notable feature are the various-sized eyes up and down its length.

Function
Although classified as a plant, the Alien Plant functions as a decorative item that increases hospital attractiveness in a small radius. It will interact with members of staff, primarily by following a finger they move around for it (with all of its eyes).

Maintenance
Unlike most plants, the Alien Plant requires no maintenance by a Janitor.

Unlock
This item is unlocked at Star Level 2in Chasm 24.

Room
The Alien Plant can be placed in every room except Surgery, for reasons of sterility.

Trivia
Strongly resembles Purple Tentacle from classic point-and-click games Maniac Mansion and Day of the Tentacle. It is for the best that the Alien Plant does not drink.

Plant Varieties and Comparison
Plants that require watering:

Please note; the above list is presented in descending order of attractiveness (see the image to the right, where all five are presented in the same order). The larger the attractiveness effect, the more frequently the plant will require watering. Plants that do not require watering: