How to make a Spore Blossom in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a spore blossom with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a spore blossom is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. 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.

spore blossom

Let's explore how to add a spore blossom to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A spore blossom is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 Spore Blossom in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a spore blossom in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	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 a Spore Blossom in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Spore Blossom

First, you need to find a spore blossom in the game. Spore blossoms are found underground in the Lush Caves biome.

lush caves

Spore blossoms are pink flowers that grow on the underside of blocks in the underground cave systems. Spore blossoms drip green particles. This is what a spore blossom looks like:

spore blossom growing

2. Break the Spore Blossom

The game control to break the spore blossom depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the spore blossom.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the spore blossom.
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 spore blossom.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the spore blossom.

spore blossom dropped

The spore blossom will break and a smaller spore blossom will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Spore Blossom

Make sure you pick up the spore blossom before it disappears.

spore blossom gathered

Once you pick up the spore blossom, it will appear in your hotbar.

spore blossom