Description
A large fern is a tall green plant that you can place to add lush natural detail around homes and in gardens. It is taller than regular ferns and helps create the feeling of wild undergrowth and shaded glades. The plant has layered leaves that make a soft volume which is perfect for hiding small features or for making garden borders. People use large ferns to add life to yards, to line paths and to make the edges of woodland builds look natural. Because the block has a natural leafy look it pairs well with moss, logs and stone to build convincing natural scenes. It is also useful in indoor greenhouses and atriums where you want the sense of abundant vegetation. Large ferns do not block light strongly so they will not make areas very dark but they do create the impression of heavy foliage which is valuable when shaping a landscape by hand.
What is Large Fern?
A large fern is a decorative plant block that represents big leafy undergrowth. It is a placeable item used for landscaping and for making natural looking plantation areas around builds. The block behaves like other plants in that it is easy to place and remove and it will not support heavy weight.
Where to find Large Fern
You can find large ferns in natural biomes that favour dense vegetation such as lush caves or forest like areas depending on the game version. They sometimes appear in the wild as part of the ground cover under trees and near water. Because they are a natural plant type they are most common where vegetation is thick and the ground is damp.
How to get Large Fern
Collect large ferns by using shears where that mechanic is supported or gather them in creative mode from the inventory. In survival you may obtain them from natural generation or by using tools that allow plant block drops. For building work use the give command to add a stack quickly to your inventory for landscaping large areas.
Release Information
First introduced: Added when large plant options were introduced
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:large_fern 1
How to use Large Fern
Place large ferns to create hedges, to line garden paths, and to hide small details like trapdoors and vents. Use them in combination with small trees and bushes to make layered gardens that feel lived in. They are also perfect for decorating rooms that need a green comfortable atmosphere like conservatories and greenhouse style builds.
Recipes for Large Fern
This item cannot be crafted.