Green Dye
Green Dye is a green dye used to color wool, leather armor, beds, glass, terracotta, concrete powder, candles, banners and more. It is made from smelting cactus in a furnace.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDgreen_dye
Overview
Green Dye is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through smelting Cactus. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Green Dye. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Green Dye sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Green Dye is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Crafting Recipe
Green DyeFurnaceStation: Furnace
Used to Craft
Green Dye is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Cyan Dye
Green Stained Glass
Lime DyeHow to Obtain
- Smelting Cactus
Notes
Green dye must be smelted from cactus, not crafted from a flower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Green Dye in Minecraft?
Green Dye is crafted at a Furnace using Cactus.
What is Green Dye used for?
Green Dye is a crafting ingredient used to make Cyan Dye, Green Stained Glass, and Lime Dye.
How many Green Dye can you stack?
Green Dye stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Green Dye be enchanted?
No. Green Dye cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Green Dye added to Minecraft?
Green Dye was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.