What is Crimson Stem in Minecraft?
A crimson stem is a wood like block that forms the trunk of the giant crimson fungi found in the Nether. It has a fibrous, reddish purple bark on its sides and a unique swirling pink texture on the top and bottom. The main purpose of the crimson stem is to be the "log" of the crimson forest. It is the primary source for crafting crimson planks, which are then used to make a whole family of red colored building blocks. Players harvest crimson stems to get a steady supply of fireproof wood. This is incredibly useful for building in the Nether, where regular wood would quickly burn up. The crimson stem itself is also a great decorative block, with its strange texture adding an alien or magical feel to builds.
How to get Crimson Stem in Minecraft
The only way to get a crimson stem is to find it in the Nether. It is the main block that makes up the trunks of the giant crimson fungi that grow all over the crimson forest biome. To get there, you will need to build a Nether portal. Once you are in the Nether, explore until you find a biome with red ground and giant red mushroom trees. These are the crimson forests. The trunks of these giant fungi are made of crimson stems. You can chop them down just like a regular tree. An axe is the fastest tool for the job. You can also grow your own giant crimson fungi. To do this, place a small crimson fungus on a block of crimson nylium and use bone meal on it. This will instantly grow a giant fungus that you can harvest for more crimson stems.
How to use Crimson Stem in Minecraft
The main use for a crimson stem is to craft it into crimson planks. Just place a single crimson stem in your inventory crafting grid or a crafting table, and it will give you four crimson planks. These planks can then be used to make stairs, slabs, fences, and all other crimson wood items. The crimson stem is also a great decorative block on its own. You can use it to build the frame of a house or to make pillars. Its unique top texture can be used to create interesting floors or ceilings with a swirling pattern. You can also use an axe on a crimson stem to create a stripped crimson stem, which has a smooth, fibrous texture on all sides. Both the regular and stripped versions are fireproof, making them excellent and safe building materials for any project in the Nether.
How to craft Crimson Stem in Minecraft
No recipes for this block.
