Grow your own Groot with this Guardians of the Galaxy party activity. Use our free template and let your party guests plant their own super hero to grow at home.
The Guardians of the Galaxy are a collection of unlikely friends who work together to save the galaxy from almost certain destruction. During their down time, they know how to let loose and have fun.
Music, dancing and joking around are all part of their regular routine. You can use inspiration from the Guardians of the Galaxy to create a birthday party or galactic event that is sure to be out of this world.
And of course, if you’re looking to plan an incredible Guardians of the Galaxy vacation, we recommend Disneyland Resort, including Avengers Campus or Walt Disney World Resort, including EPCOT.
Guardians of the Galaxy Groot Plant
This Guardians of the Galaxy party activity lets your little party guests grow their very own Groot. Plant tiny Groot seeds and watch them grow into a real live plant!
The free printable Grow Your Own Groot template makes this activity easy and fun for everyone. With a little bit of Disney magic and some imagination, your guests can have a best tree friend, just like Rocket Raccoon does.
To grow your own Groot, you will need:
- Grow Your Own Groot Printable
- Plant seeds of your choice
- Potting soil
- Terracotta pots
Before your Guardians of the Galaxy Party begins, print the Grow Your Own Groot template onto white printer paper. You can choose to make each party guest their own packet or have them share.
Grow Your Own Groot Instructions
Directions for creating the packet are printed onto the template. Start by cutting around the solid edges of the image.
Then, fold along the dashed lines. Fold the C tab first and then the B tab.
Fold along the A-dotted line and crease it into place. Add adhesive to the B and C tabs. You can use rubber cement, a glue stick or double sided tape. Press the back of the seeds packet (Tab A) onto the glue and press it into place.
Fill the Grow Your Own Groot packet with plant seeds. There are so many seed options to try. Obviously, the seeds are not going to grow a real super hero talking tree...even one that can only say three words! But, it is still fun to watch the plant sprout and grow. With a little imagination, it can be a lot of fun.
Be sure to choose seeds that will sprout quickly. You don't want the Guardians of the Galaxy Party guests waiting 6-8 weeks to see something germinate.
Some of the best and fastest growing seeds for kids to plant are:
- sweet peas
- marigolds
- sunflowers
- Poppies
- wildflowers
- morning glory
- salad bowl lettuce
- radishes
- chives
- spinach
- spring onions
- carrots
Planting Seeds for Groot
When it is time for your Guardians of the Galaxy party, give each guest a small tera cotta pot. Hand out the Grow Your Own Groot packets.
Let your guests fill the pots with potting soil. Place the seeds on top of the soil. Then, cover them with a layer of dirt.
Give the dirt a little drink of water. I purchased a fun little watering pot for this Guardians of the Galaxy party activity to make watering the pots extra exciting and easy.
Your Groot is ready to grow! Make sure to send the instructions home with your party guests so they know to water the seeds and give them sunlight. After a few weeks, Groot will grow into a real plant! It is so fun to watch it happen. Remind your helpers that these are pretend Groots, so they don't get disappointed when the plant doesn't come to life.
If you are taking any of your family to Disney California Adventure Park, be sure to ride the brand Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! You'll be able to help Rocket Raccoon break the rest of the Guardians out of captivity. Expect to laugh and scream, and hold on tight for the ride of your life!
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