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How to make a Block of Bamboo in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a block of bamboo with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.20. It is one of the many building blocks that you can make.

block of bamboo

Let's explore how to make a block of bamboo.

Supported Platforms

A block of bamboo is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Block of Bamboo in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.4 - 1.20	Building Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a block of bamboo in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.20.0	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Block of Bamboo

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a block of bamboo:

How to craft a Block of Bamboo in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Block of Bamboo

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a block of bamboo, place 9 bamboo in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a block of bamboo, it is important that the bamboo are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 bamboo in the first row, 3 bamboo in the second row, and 3 bamboo in the third row. This should fill all of the boxes in the crafting grid. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a block of bamboo.

Crafting recipe for bamboo block

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the block of bamboo will appear in the box to the right.

block of bamboo

3. Move the Block of Bamboo to Inventory

Once you have crafted a block of bamboo, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed bamboo block

Congratulations, you have made a block of bamboo in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)		64	Java	1.20 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)	0	64	PE	1.20.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)	0	64	Xbox One	1.20.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)	0	64	PS4	1.20.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)	0	64	Switch	1.20.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a block of bamboo has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Block of Bamboo (minecraft:bamboo_block)	0	64	Windows	1.20.0 - 1.20.50

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Block of Bamboo

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
axis	y	Yes	No	[axis:y]	Item is oriented vertically
axis	x	No	No	[axis:x]	Item is oriented East-West
axis	z	No	No	[axis:z]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Block of Bamboo are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Block of Bamboo

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Block of Bamboo is:

/give @p bamboo_block 1 0

Things to Make with Blocks of Bamboo

You can use blocks of bamboo to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Bamboo Planks

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