Plant Size Variety

⭐ ⭐ (424 endorsements) 📥 36,087 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 6/10/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Suinier · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/10/2023 📅 Created: 6/10/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Base Object Swapper Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #4 of 49 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Using the magical voodoo powers of the fantastic Base Object Swapper, this simple _SWAP.ini file allows for most of the plants in the game to have a slight adjustment to their scaled size.

That's it. Yes really, it's just an .ini file to tell the game to change your plants. For the most part, the changes should be pretty subtle and you may not even notice it most of the time, but the added variety in sizing should just further your immersion.

The .ini file lists almost every plant in the game, excluding trees. Most people use a tree mod anyway, and scaling trees often causes problems with too many other things so I've intentionally excluded them. Below, explains the scales and rotations so you can adjust as desired.

"scale(0. 75/1. 10)" changes the plant scale. 0. 75 is the lower limit (how much they can shrink) while 1. 10 is the upper limit (how much they can grow). It can be adjusted as needed though I wouldn't recommend going too much smaller or larger than I have it currently set. With the way I have it set, there's a greater chance of shrinkage, but it is still completely random.

"rotR(0,0,0/360)" randomly adjusts rotation of the plant. I only have this active on the farm plants as it's really the only spot you would notice it happening.

"chanceR(90)" is the percentage chance of a swap occurring. It can be set to any percentage you want, but for greatest variety I have it set at 90, leaving a small 10% chance of a plant being untouched.

The "rotR" and "chanceR" sections have an "R" at the end which causes the swaps to happen anytime the game is loaded. Alternatively, you can change the "R" to an "S" to make the swaps be persistent throughout an entire save.

Any lines can be completely disabled by either deleting it, or just setting a ";" before it. I would say to just set the ";" so you can always enable it later if you so choose.

I created this for myself to go along with the "Cathedral 3D" series of mods, which is why there's the noted separation, but should work with a Vanilla game or anything that maintains the Vanilla naming structure.

Compatibility:

Should be compatible with just about any BOS mod. Most that I've seen do not make use of the function of BOS, and simply swap one object for another. For example, I personally use Cathedral 3D Mountain Flowers - Base Object Swapper and Happy Little Shrubs - Base Object Swapper Version among several others. These mods are just swapping the model and do not include any options. My file, is only options, so they work just fine together.

Additional notes

If you really want to fine tune things even further, you can double up on the swaps. So for example, our trusted cabbage can be further expanded upon with an extra pa

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Plant Size Variety uses Base Object Swapper to randomly scale most plants in Skyrim, adding natural variety to the landscape. With 424 endorsements and 36,087 downloads, it's a popular lightweight environmental mod for players seeking subtle visual improvements without gameplay changes.

✨ Key Features

Randomly scales most plants in the game using Base Object Swapper.
Adds visual variety to flora without altering gameplay.
Lightweight environmental mod with 424 endorsements and 36,087 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 424 endorsements and over 36k downloads.
  • Simple, non-intrusive tweak that makes landscapes feel more organic.
  • Uses Base Object Swapper, so it's likely compatible with most plant mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires Base Object Swapper, so you'll need to grab that dependency first.
  • Random scaling might occasionally clip with objects or look odd up close.
  • Last updated in 2023, so it may not be updated for the latest Skyrim version.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a subtle, natural variety in flora without overhauling the game. If you're a modder looking for a lightweight visual tweak that doesn't affect performance, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want major environmental changes or don't use Base Object Swapper.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed first, as this mod won't work without it.
  • Load order matters: place Plant Size Variety after other mods that modify plants to ensure its changes apply.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Suinier
Version
1.0
Downloads
36,087
Endorsements
424
Category
Environmental
Created
6/10/2023
Updated
6/10/2023

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