Hanging Roots
Hanging Roots are a renewable, ceiling-hung cave decoration block in Minecraft that drop only when shears harvest them.
Description
The block is renewable and harvestable in two ways: in Java Edition, Hanging Roots drops only when broken with shears, while in Bedrock Edition any Silk Touch tool also yields the item; without the right tool the block drops nothing. Applying bone meal to rooted dirt causes Hanging Roots to grow on the block face below, and using a hoe on rooted dirt drops the item directly. Hanging Roots is flammable, can be waterlogged, feeds a composter with a 30% chance per item, and carries no redstone signal, so builders treat the block as ambient scenery rather than wiring infrastructure.
Block properties
| Item ID |
minecraft:hanging_roots
|
|---|---|
| /give command |
/give @p minecraft:hanging_roots
|
| Stackable | Yes (64) |
| Best tool | Shears |
| Renewable | Yes |
| Hardness | 0 |
| Blast resistance | 0 |
| Java Edition | 1.17 |
| Bedrock Edition | 1.16.220 |
Guide
How to obtain and farm Hanging Roots in Minecraft
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1
Locate a lush cave
Hanging Roots generate naturally on the ceilings of lush caves, which form underground beneath azalea trees growing on the surface above.
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2
Harvest with the right tool
In Java Edition, break Hanging Roots with shears to obtain the item; in Bedrock Edition, any tool enchanted with Silk Touch also works.
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3
Avoid wasted breaks
Breaking Hanging Roots by hand or with an unenchanted tool destroys the block and drops nothing, so always carry shears or a Silk Touch tool.
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4
Farm with bone meal
Apply bone meal to rooted dirt and Hanging Roots grow on the block face directly below, giving a renewable supply without cave hunting.
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5
Place on a ceiling
Hanging Roots can only attach to the underside of a solid block, so position a host block above before placing the decoration.
Bedrock Edition accepts any Silk Touch tool, while Java Edition requires shears specifically; using a hoe on rooted dirt also drops the item in both editions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you craft Hanging Roots in Minecraft?
No, Hanging Roots has no crafting recipe and is not used as an ingredient in any recipe. The block is obtained by harvesting with shears or a Silk Touch tool, or by growing it with bone meal on rooted dirt.
Where do Hanging Roots generate in Minecraft?
Hanging Roots generate naturally on the ceilings of lush caves, which form underground beneath azalea trees growing on the surface above.
What tool do you need to collect Hanging Roots?
In Java Edition you need shears, and in Bedrock Edition any Silk Touch tool works. Without the correct tool the block drops nothing.
Is Hanging Roots renewable?
Yes, Hanging Roots is renewable. Applying bone meal to rooted dirt causes Hanging Roots to grow on the block face below, and using a hoe on rooted dirt also drops the item.
Which Minecraft version added Hanging Roots?
Hanging Roots was added in Java Edition 1.17 and Bedrock Edition 1.16.220 as part of the caves and cliffs update.
What can you do with Hanging Roots?
Hanging Roots is a flammable, waterloggable decoration placed on ceilings, and feeding it to a composter has a 30% chance to raise the compost level.
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