Description

Crimson fungus is a small red plant that grows in the nether and brings bright color to the otherwise dark nether landscape. It looks like a tiny red mushroom with a slender stalk and a rounded cap. Players can pick it up without special tools making it an easy early nether find for new explorers. You can use crimson fungus to decorate your nether base to add natural color and variety. It is also part of nether plant life and when grown on correct soil it helps produce large nether fungi that can become major parts of your builds or farms. Because crimson fungus grows naturally in the crimson forest players often use it as a simple visual marker while exploring. It does not give off light so it is safe to use alongside light sources to create mood rather than brightness. The block is fragile which means you can clear areas quickly by hand when preparing building sites or cleaning up the ground in nether gardens. Combined with crimson nylium and crimson stem it helps players build consistent themed areas that match the nether palette. In addition it is common enough that players can collect stacks during a normal exploration trip without much difficulty. Large builds can use crimson fungus for texture contrast on paths under trees or inside hollowed fungal trunks. Servers and creative builders also use the plant when crafting atmospheres that need natural red notes. It blends well with basalt black stone and lava colors to create striking compositions. Overall crimson fungus is a lightweight decorative resource that is easy to collect and useful for players who want to add organic nether details to bases and landscapes.

What is Crimson Fungus?

Crimson fungus is a natural nether plant found in crimson forest areas. It is a small plant block with a red cap and thin stalk. It does not act like a tree or a log and cannot be used as building wood. The main value of the plant is decoration and it is a starting point for growing larger nether fungi when combined with correct soil. It can be picked up by hand and placed again to improve the look of nether builds or to start small natural patches.

Where to find Crimson Fungus

Crimson fungus is found in the nether inside the crimson forest biome. In that biome you will see bright red plant life covering the ground often near large crimson trees and fungal formations. It does not appear in overworld biomes during normal world generation. If you travel through the nether and find red ground plants and clusters of red stems then you are in or close to a crimson forest area where crimson fungus grows naturally.

How to get Crimson Fungus

To get crimson fungus simply walk up to the plant and break it by hand or any tool. It is easy to collect and does not require a specific tool to drop. If you need more pieces you can farm crimson fungus by preparing patches of crimson nylium and replanting pieces until you have the amount you want. When farming in the nether be careful to make safe zones because the nether environment is hostile. Bring chests to store your harvest and return to base to avoid losing collected items.

Release Information

First introduced: Nether Update 1.16 2019

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:crimson_fungus 1
Copy this command to get Crimson Fungus in your Minecraft world

How to use Crimson Fungus

Crimson fungus is used mostly for decoration and for starting larger nether fungal growth. Place it on crimson nylium to help create small natural patches or to fill gaps in floor designs. Use it to mark paths or to add color accents to bases built in the nether. Combine the plant with other crimson blocks such as crimson planks or crimson stem to create cohesive themed builds. It also works well in custom farms and server builds where small natural details matter for realism and style.

Recipes for Crimson Fungus

This item cannot be crafted.