Flowering Azalea — Minecraft block

Flowering Azalea

Pink-flowered Lush Caves surface marker added in 1.17; grows into a Flowering Azalea Tree with Bone Meal.

Block ID minecraft:flowering_azalea
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Flowering Azalea is the pink-blossomed surface marker for Lush Caves, added to Minecraft in version 1.17 (Caves & Cliffs Part 1). When you spot a Flowering Azalea growing on grass or dirt in any overworld biome, dig straight down: roughly 90% of these bushes sit directly above a Lush Caves cavern filled with moss, glow berries and azalea root vines. The block drops itself when broken with any tool, so a bare hand is enough to harvest it. Place it on dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, moss block, rooted dirt, mud, farmland or clay, and apply Bone Meal to grow a Flowering Azalea Tree — an oak-shaped tree with flowering azalea leaves and a rooted dirt base. Because Flowering Azalea counts as a flower, bees treat it as a valid pollination target, making it a compact way to feed an apiary. The block also fits inside a Flower Pot for decoration and accepts composting with a 65% chance to raise the compost level. Flowering Azalea is not flammable, so it is safe to plant near campfires, lava lighting or nether-themed builds without fire risk.

Guide

How to use Flowering Azalea in Minecraft 1.17+

  1. 1

    Locate a Lush Caves marker

    Travel through forest, plains or mountain biomes and scan grass blocks for the bright pink Flowering Azalea bush. Roughly 90% of bushes mark a Lush Caves cavern directly below — much rarer than the leafy Azalea variant.

  2. 2

    Harvest the bush

    Break the Flowering Azalea with any tool, including a bare hand. The block drops itself with no Silk Touch requirement, so you can collect dozens quickly without preparing special tools.

  3. 3

    Grow a Flowering Azalea Tree

    Place the bush on dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, moss block, rooted dirt, mud, farmland or clay, then apply Bone Meal. It grows into an oak-shaped tree with flowering leaves and a rooted dirt base that drips water.

  4. 4

    Attract bees and decorate

    Bees treat Flowering Azalea as a valid pollination target, so plant a few near beehives to feed an apiary. The bush also fits inside a Flower Pot for compact decoration on shelves and tables.

  5. 5

    Compost the surplus

    Drop spare Flowering Azalea into a Composter — each unit has a 65% chance to raise the compost level, making it one of the more efficient flower-tier inputs for bulk Bone Meal production.

Tip

Flowering Azalea is not flammable, so safe to plant near campfires, lanterns or lava lighting without fire spread.

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Frequently asked questions

What version added Flowering Azalea?

Flowering Azalea was added in Minecraft 1.17 (Caves & Cliffs Part 1) as the surface marker for the Lush Caves biome.

Does Flowering Azalea always mean Lush Caves below?

Almost always — roughly 90% of Flowering Azalea bushes generate directly above a Lush Caves cavern, making them a reliable locator.

Do I need Silk Touch to harvest it?

No. Flowering Azalea drops itself when broken with any tool, including a bare hand, so no Silk Touch is required.

How do I grow a Flowering Azalea Tree?

Plant the bush on dirt, grass, podzol, mycelium, moss block, rooted dirt, mud, farmland or clay, then use Bone Meal to grow it instantly.

Will bees pollinate Flowering Azalea?

Yes. The block counts as a flower, so bees treat it as a valid pollination target, useful for compact apiaries.

What is the compost rate?

Each Flowering Azalea has a 65% chance to raise the compost level when placed in a Composter.