How to make Mangrove Roots in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft mangrove roots with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, mangrove roots is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. It is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

mangrove roots

Let's explore how to add mangrove roots to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Mangrove roots is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.19.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.19.0)
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 Mangrove Roots in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find mangrove roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.19.0 - 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.

How to get Mangrove Roots in Survival Mode

You can add mangrove roots to your inventory in Survival mode by finding mangrove roots and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find Mangrove Roots

First, you need to find a mangrove roots growing in your Minecraft world. Mangrove roots is found in the Mangrove Swamp biome.

mangrove swamp biome

This is what mangrove roots looks like:

mangrove roots tree

2. Break the Mangrove Roots

The game control to break the mangrove roots depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the mangrove roots.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the mangrove roots.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the mangrove roots.

mangrove roots dropped

The mangrove roots will break and a smaller mangrove roots will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Mangrove Roots

Make sure you pick up the mangrove roots before it disappears.

mangrove roots gathered

Once you pick up the mangrove roots, it will appear in your hotbar.

mangrove roots