Fern
A short non-flowering plant that generates in taiga, jungle and other lush biomes. It can be collected with shears and placed for decoration.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.7
Item ID
Item IDfern
Overview
Fern is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through breaking with shears, natural world generation, and Bone meal on grass blocks in applicable biomes. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Fern. This item was added to the game in version 1.7.
In this database, Fern sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Fern 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
- Breaking with shears
- Natural generation
- Bone meal on grass blocks in applicable biomes
Notes
Only drops itself when broken with shears; otherwise drops nothing or occasional wheat seeds. Compostable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Fern in Minecraft?
Fern is obtained through breaking with shears, natural world generation, and Bone meal on grass blocks in applicable biomes. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Fern used for?
A short non-flowering plant that generates in taiga, jungle and other lush biomes. It can be collected with shears and placed for decoration.
How many Fern can you stack?
Fern stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Fern be enchanted?
No. Fern cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Fern added to Minecraft?
Fern was added in version 1.7 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.