Fern
minecraft:fernFerns are non-solid plant blocks found naturally in jungle, taiga, snowy taiga, and old growth taiga biomes, scattered alongside short grass. They can be mined with any tool but break fastest with shears, and applying bone meal grows a fern into a large fern.
FAQ
How do I obtain ferns?
Ferns spawn naturally in specific biomes and can be mined with shears to collect them directly, or harvested from large ferns, which drop two ferns when broken with shears. Wandering traders also sell them for 1 emerald.
What are ferns used for?
Ferns can be placed on soil blocks or in flower pots for decoration. They are also compostable, with a 65% chance to raise the compost level by 1, and sheep can graze on them to regain wool.
Can I farm ferns?
Yes. Applying bone meal to a fern turns it into a large fern, which yields two ferns when harvested with shears, making ferns a renewable resource.
Do ferns have any special properties?
Their color changes based on the surrounding biome, they are flammable and can catch fire from lava, and breaking one normally has a 12.5% chance of dropping wheat seeds.