Crimson Fungus
Crimson Fungus is a small plant found in crimson forests in the Nether. Applying bone meal to it on nylium can grow a huge crimson fungus tree, and it is used to lure and breed hoglins.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDcrimson_fungus
Overview
Crimson Fungus is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through natural world generation and Bone meal (nylium foraging). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Crimson Fungus. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Crimson Fungus sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Crimson Fungus stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Natural generation
- Bone meal (nylium foraging)
Notes
Hoglins are attracted to and breed with crimson fungus; not usable as fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Crimson Fungus in Minecraft?
Crimson Fungus is obtained through natural world generation and Bone meal (nylium foraging). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Crimson Fungus used for?
Crimson Fungus is a small plant found in crimson forests in the Nether. Applying bone meal to it on nylium can grow a huge crimson fungus tree, and it is used to lure and breed hoglins.
How many Crimson Fungus can you stack?
Crimson Fungus stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Crimson Fungus be enchanted?
No. Crimson Fungus cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Crimson Fungus added to Minecraft?
Crimson Fungus was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.