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4% OffDragonVale World (DVW) offered many adorable dragons, and its baby dragons were the cutest! In DVW (a spin-off of DragonVale discontinued in 2020 dragonvaleworld.fandom.com), each dragon started as a hatchling (baby), then grew to juvenile and adult stages. A “baby dragon” usually just means the infant stage of any breed, often with larger eyes and tiny wings. Fans loved these little dragons so much that even after DVW closed, players still remember their favorite baby forms. (In the original DragonVale game, there were special “Baby” elemental dragons like Baby Flower Dragon, Baby Moss Dragon, etc., which are useful for understanding DVW breeding.) Below we explain the concept of baby dragons and detail some popular baby dragon breeds and how to breed them in DV World.
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What Are Baby Dragons?
In DV World, “baby dragons” aren’t a separate category; rather, every dragon has a baby (hatchling) stage. These baby dragons hatch from eggs and then can be raised to adult. They often have special baby-only designs (for example, some players noted “huge baby dragons” due to a game glitch in the original DragonVale dragonvale.fandom.com). Baby dragons share traits from their elements and are attracted to habitats just like adults. Breeding a baby dragon simply means breeding the right pair of parents (each with certain elements) in a Breeding Cave or Sanctuary. Because DV World included most dragons from the main game, many of the baby dragon breeding combos mirror those in DragonVale.
For clarity: we’ll refer to dragons by their adult names but mean the baby stage (e.g. “Flower Dragon” means the baby Flower Dragon). Below are some common “baby dragons” and how to breed them. Each section shows the elements (traits) needed to breed that dragon. You can breed them in any Breeding Cave or Epic Sanctuary as long as the parent dragons include the listed elements. (For DragonVale World players, breeding mechanics were similar to the original game dragonvaleworld.fandom.com.)
Baby Flower Dragon (Fire + Plant)
- Description: The Baby Flower Dragon is a plant/flower-themed dragon (pink blooms and green body). It’s a common hybrid often recommended for breeding beginners.
- Breeding Recipe: Any pair of dragons that together have the Fire and Plant elements dragonvale.fandom.com. In practice, breed any dragon with a Fire trait (like Fire Dragon, Magma Dragon, etc.) together with any Plant-type dragon (like Tree Dragon, Moss Dragon, etc.). For example:
- Fire Dragon + Tree Dragon (contains Fire+Plant)
- Poison Dragon + Firefly Dragon (each has Fire and Plant between them)
- Vine Dragon + Elemental Tusk Dragon (also works).
- Steps to Breed:
- Open a Breeding Cave or Sanctuary and select two dragons (order doesn’t matter).
- Make sure one has Fire and the other has Plant as elements.
- Begin breeding; the resulting baby egg will hatch into a Baby Flower Dragon (incubation ~1h).
- Tips: Using a Breeding Sanctuary (epic cave) doesn’t change the needed elements dragonvale.fandom.com, it only speeds up times. Unlock the breeding hint if needed (it costs 2 gems in DragonVale).
Catching this dragon enriches any seasonal or gift-themed collection, and it pairs nicely with decorations like flower plants in your park.
Baby Poison Dragon (Fire + Plant)
- Description: The Baby Poison Dragon looks similar to Flower but with darker, toxic-green accents. It’s a rare hybrid that also uses Fire and Plant.
- Breeding Recipe:Fire + Plant (same elements as Flower) dragonvale.fandom.com. This means many of the same combos work. For instance:
- Fire Dragon + Tree Dragon (as above)
- Lava Dragon + Terradiem Dragon (both have Fire & Plant traits combined)
- Poison Dragon itself can breed another Poison (plant+fire) if paired with a Fire element.
- Steps to Breed:
- Use any two dragons having Fire and Plant elements in either parent dragonvale.fandom.com.
- Breed normally in your cave (the hint costs 2 gems to reveal).
- Tips: Since Flower and Poison share the same element requirements, sometimes Fire+Plant breeding can yield either one. The game randomly gives Poison if you already have Flower, or vice versa. Using a Sanctuary (Epic Breeding Island/Cave) can boost odds of rarer combos, but required elements are unchanged.
The Poison Dragon is great for poison-themed habitats (swamps or giant mushrooms). Plush collectors might pair it with spooky jungle décor!
Baby Tree Dragon (Plant + Earth)
- Description: The Baby Tree Dragon is a nature dragon with wood and leaf motifs. It’s built from the Plant (green) and Earth (brown) elements dragonvale.fandom.com.
- Breeding Recipe:Plant + Earth dragonvale.fandom.com. For example:
- Tree Dragon + Rock Dragon (each covers Plant and Earth)
- Moss Dragon + Earth Dragon
- Swamp Dragon (Plant+Water) + Cold Dragon (adds Earth) can work (Plant is there, Earth from Cold).
- Steps to Breed:
- Place two dragons in the Breeding Cave that together have Plant and Earth elements dragonvale.fandom.com.
- Begin breeding (no special cave needed beyond any breeding cave). The egg hatches into Baby Tree Dragon after ~14 hours.
- Tips: A Sanctuary is optional but shortens breeding time. If one of your dragons has multiple elements (e.g. a hybrid carrying both Plant and Earth), it will also count. Check breeding odds: having one parent with a Clear Water trait (just Plant/Earth) and the other with at least one Plant or Earth can produce Tree.
The Baby Tree Dragon makes a lovely companion for garden habitats. (You might already have its Juvenile if you bred a Tephra or Briar Dune dragon – those evolve from Tree Dragon.)
Baby Lava Dragon (Fire + Earth)
- Description: The Baby Lava Dragon is a fiery-earth hybrid (resembling molten rock with flame). It combines the Fire and Earth elements dragonvale.fandom.com.
- Breeding Recipe:Fire + Earth dragonvale.fandom.com. Typical combos:
- Fire Dragon + Earth Dragon (straight fire+earth)
- Lava Dragon can rebreed as baby with any Fire/Earth pair.
- Steampunk Dragon (Fire+Metal) + Hearth Dragon (earth) – both have Fire and Earth collectively.
- Steps to Breed:
- Select one dragon with Fire element and another with Earth element, place in the breeding interface.
- Start breeding – the Lava Dragon egg is common if Fire/Earth are present (incubation ~2h).
- Tips: Because both Fire and Earth are primary elements, many basic dragons count. Try breeding Volcano + Lightning or Sun + Metal if Fire/Earth fail. (Only one Fire and one Earth element must be present in total dragonvale.fandom.com.) Use a Dragonarium or breeding chart online to check combos.
Lava Dragons fit well with volcano-themed habitats. Young players who enjoy volcanoes might also love a matching volcanic lava lamp or a toy active volcano kit alongside their plush.
Baby Swamp Dragon (Plant + Water)
- Description: The Baby Swamp Dragon is a green-blue hybrid dragon, reflecting plant life in water (like a marsh creature). It requires Plant and Water dragonvale.fandom.com.
- Breeding Recipe:Plant + Water dragonvale.fandom.com. For example:
- Swamp Dragon + Tree Dragon (Swamp has Plant+Water, Tree adds Plant or Earth)
- Rain Dragon (Plant+Water) + Lichen Dragon (Plant+Water) – both share Plant and Water.
- Barnacle Dragon (Water+Earth) + Evergreen Dragon (Plant+Air) – you’ll still have Plant and Water covered.
- Steps to Breed:
- Use two dragons that include a Plant and a Water element in total.
- Breed them in any cave. After about 9 hours, you’ll get a Baby Swamp Dragon egg.
- Tips: Water+Plant is a common combo. If one parent has both (like Willow or Lichen), you can pair it with virtually any Water-type (Sea Dragon, Water Dragon, etc.). Sanctuary breeding can help if it’s not guaranteed. Make sure habitats are unlocked (swamp water plus jungle habitat helps).
Because Swamp Dragons like watery forests, pair them with humid habitats and maybe a tiny water plant decoration. Kids often love the swamp look, so a small swamp terrarium or frog figurines can complement it.
Note: A very similar breed is the Seaweed Dragon, which also needs Plant + Waterdragonvale.fandom.com. In DV, Seaweed and Swamp share the same breeding requirements. Essentially, any Water+Plant breeding can hatch either a Baby Swamp or Seaweed dragon (the game picks one).
Tips for Breeding Baby Dragons
- Use the right Cave: Place your dragons in the regular Breeding Cave or an Enchanted Breeding Cave (if available) to speed up breeding times. Epic and Mystic Breeding Sanctuaries also work and increase your chance for rarer dragons, but the element requirements stay the same dragonvale.fandom.comdragonvale.fandom.com.
- Check Breeding Hints: Unlock hints (costs a few gems) to confirm if you have the right combo of elements for a specific baby dragon.
- Co-op Breeding: If possible, use Co-op Breeding Island with a friend: this shares dragon pools and often higher odds for rarer babies.
- Gift and Event Caves: During special events, breeding caves may guarantee some baby dragons as prizes or limited editions. Always keep an eye on event updates for unique baby breeds.
- Dragonarium & Collections: Refer to your in-game Dragonarium or a community breeding chart to see which elements each dragon offers. The wiki charts (like Fire dragonvale.fandom.com or Plant sections) list every dragon’s elements.
- Elemental Breeding: Remember that as long as the combination of parents includes the needed elements, the order doesn’t matter. Dragons with multiple elements (like a hybrid carrying Fire and Plant) can sometimes act as both parents in one, paired with a dragon providing the remaining element.
- Crossbreeding: Occasionally, cross-breeding dragons you already have (same elements) yields an egg faster. If you need a Fire+Plant baby, try breeding two different Fire+Plant hybrids to maximize chances.
- Incubation: After breeding, use Dragon Treats or special items (from quests or gems) to speed up incubation, getting your baby dragon sooner.
Breeding tips can also be found on DragonVale community sites or on our Breeding Basics page. (For example, see our DragonVale World Breeding Basics for more general advice and Dragon Collection List of all dragons.) By planning your parent pairings carefully, you’ll hatch all the baby dragons you need.
Conclusion
Baby dragons in DragonVale World are charming and fun to collect. In summary: to get each baby dragon, combine the elements as described above (for example, Fire + Plant for Baby Flower or Poison dragonvale.fandom.com, Plant + Earth for Baby Tree/Moss dragonvale.fandom.com, Fire + Earth for Baby Lava dragonvale.fandom.com, and Plant + Water for Baby Swamp/Seaweed dragonvale.fandom.comdragonvale.fandom.com). Use the Breeding Cave or Island frequently, and consider participating in co-op breeding to speed up your progress.
Collecting them all is rewarding, so keep trying different combinations. After breeding, don’t forget to place your new baby dragons in appropriate habitats (forest, volcano, swamp, etc.) to make your park flourish. And for more resources, see our guides on breeding basics and the dragon collection list.
If you enjoyed this guide, share it on family gaming forums to help other players. Happy breeding, and may your park be filled with the cutest Baby Dragons of all!
Sources: DragonVale World Wiki (game background) dragonvaleworld.fandom.com and DragonVale Wiki (breeding elements for Flower dragonvale.fandom.com, Poison dragonvale.fandom.com, Tree dragonvale.fandom.com, Lava dragonvale.fandom.com, Swamp dragonvale.fandom.com, Seaweed dragonvale.fandom.com).
