"Trunk", "leaf", and "branch" tiles drop either 1 Gem (10% chance) or 1-2 Stone Blocks (remaining 90% chance). Gem trees can be 7-12 tiles high (not counting space taken up by the non-tile "leaves" at the top) consisting of 6-11 "trunk" tiles topped by one "leaf" tile, with up to 2 additional "trunk" tiles at either side at the bottom, and 0-10 (depending on tree height) "branch" tiles off of the trunk (one tile per branch), totaling between 6-13 "trunk" tiles, 1 "leaf" tile, and 0-10 "branch" tiles. Thus, having fewer than 16 blocks available will effectively slow down growth, and will produce only shorter trees (which will yield fewer gems). The tree size is determined every time the sapling attempts to grow, and if there are fewer than 16 blocks the attempt might fail. Gemcorn saplings need at least 11 blocks of open space above them, but 16 is better, and 17 will avoid the topmost leaves clipping into the ceiling. The Gemcorns must be planted with three tiles of space between saplings for both to be able to grow. Of course, natural walls will allow enemy spawning as usual. They can also grow in front of natural walls. Gemcorns can grow in front of fences like other trees. Some underground enemies (and critters) will still spawn, but far fewer than with an un-walled farm. To reduce enemy spawning in a Gem Tree farm, it is possible to place background walls in almost all of the background, except the two tiles occupied by the placed Gemcorn. Once a sapling is placed, it cannot be picked back up. However, placed torches will prevent tree growth, so do not place any torches within two tiles to the left and right of the sapling. Light levels do not affect the growth of Gemcorns at all, therefore light sources can be placed nearby to help the player see better. The minimum requirements for a Gem Tree to grow is for it to be planted on one of two immediately adjacent Stone, Moss, or any of their biome variants at the Underground or Cavern layer, displayed by the Depth Meter. Almost all background is covered with walls, except for the 2 tiles where the Gem Tree sapling occupies once placed. The floor is completely Stone, with non-painted blocks spaced by three black painted ones to mark optimal spacing and places without background.
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