Description
The bamboo shoot is the youngest stage of bamboo growth and it appears as a small short plant on the ground. It looks fragile and bright and it is useful for planting gardens and creating natural looking undergrowth. Shoots are the starting point for growing full bamboo stalks which can then be harvested for building materials. Players often gather shoots to set up new bamboo groves near their base so they can have a local supply of bamboo without travelling to a jungle. Bamboo shoots are easy to handle and they are light weight which makes them ideal for moving and replanting. In survival mode shoots can be encouraged to grow by providing space and timing and you can speed growth with bone meal in many cases. For builders who like gardens and small decorative features shoots make excellent foreground plants for paths and small yards and they match the taller bamboo stalks when they are grown out to keep a consistent look. Shoots are forgiving for new players and can be placed in many small spaces where a full bamboo stalk would not fit.
What is Bamboo Shoot?
A bamboo shoot is a young bamboo plant that you place on dirt or grass to grow into a full bamboo stalk. It is the planting stage for bamboo and an easy way to start a new grove close to your base. Shoots are small and decorative but they are also the key to producing bamboo at scale.
Where to find Bamboo Shoot
Bamboo shoots are naturally found in bamboo forests and bamboo jungle biomes. They appear in clusters near mature bamboo stalks and in shaded areas that suit their early growth. When exploring these biomes you will see shoots along the ground waiting to be harvested and replanted.
How to get Bamboo Shoot
To get bamboo shoots gather them by breaking the small shoot blocks that appear near bamboo stalks. Use a hand or a simple tool and collect the shoot to replant elsewhere. In creative mode you can take the shoot directly from the inventory for planting and decoration.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.14 in 2019
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:bamboo_shoot 1
How to use Bamboo Shoot
Plant a bamboo shoot on a grass or dirt block to start a new bamboo stalk. Give the plant a little room to grow and use bone meal to speed growth when you need bamboo quickly. Use shoots to create small decorative clusters near paths or to start a managed bamboo farm for regular harvesting and crafting.
Recipes for Bamboo Shoot
This item cannot be crafted.