Description
Fern is a small leafy plant that adds natural detail to forests gardens and shaded areas. It comes in two main sizes and can be placed on grass and dirt to give a wild and overgrown look that many players use to make outdoors areas feel lush. Ferns are part of the foliage family and they are great for decorating paths under trees and for adding ground cover in nature themed builds. Because ferns are small and unobtrusive they are effective for subtle decoration and for making areas feel less empty without blocking movement or line of sight. They are also used to create natural barriers and for hiding blocks like trapdoors and small entrances using the plant as cover. In village and forest biomes ferns appear naturally which helps reinforce the idea of a living landscape. Players use ferns both in survival and creative play to give a soft green touch to their builds and to break up the monotony of grass and stone surfaces.
What is Fern?
A fern is a plant block that acts as ground cover and decoration. It adds leaf like texture to grassy areas and is used to make the environment look more natural. It does not offer practical effects beyond its visual contribution but it is valuable for landscaping and for creating believable outdoor scenes.
Where to find Fern
Ferns generate naturally in forested biomes such as forests taiga and jungle. You will find them scattered in undergrowth and near trees where they form part of the vegetation. They are common in areas where plants thrive and are easy to collect or copy into your builds if you want a repeated pattern of underbrush.
How to get Fern
To get a fern break the plant and it will drop as an item that you can pick up. Place it on grass or dirt to replant it and to create more natural looking areas. In creative mode you can also select the fern directly from the inventory for quick placement in a project.
Release Information
First introduced: Present in early vegetation updates
Give Command
give @p minecraft:fern 64
How to use Fern
Use ferns to add ground cover in gardens and parks to make landscapes feel more filled and lived in. Place them along paths under trees and around ponds to create a soft green border. Pair ferns with other plants and with stone paths to craft natural looking scenes. They are excellent for subtle decoration and can be used to hide small details that you do not want to draw attention to.
Recipes for Fern
This item cannot be crafted.