Glow Lichen
A light-emitting lichen that generates on stone surfaces in caves and underground. It produces a light level of 7 and can spread along blocks using bone meal.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDglow_lichen
Overview
Glow Lichen is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through breaking with shears and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Glow Lichen. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Glow Lichen sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Glow Lichen 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
Notes
Only drops itself when broken with shears. Can be placed on any face of a block, including walls and ceilings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Glow Lichen in Minecraft?
Glow Lichen is obtained through breaking with shears and natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Glow Lichen used for?
A light-emitting lichen that generates on stone surfaces in caves and underground. It produces a light level of 7 and can spread along blocks using bone meal.
How many Glow Lichen can you stack?
Glow Lichen stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Glow Lichen be enchanted?
No. Glow Lichen cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Glow Lichen added to Minecraft?
Glow Lichen was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.