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Discover the Secret to Growing Cactus Flowers in Latest Minecraft Update

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 12,2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25W06A introduces the vibrant Cactus Flower! This guide details how to find, grow, and utilize this exciting new addition to the desert and badlands biomes.

Finding Cactus Flowers

Cactus Flower in Minecraft.

Cactus Flowers naturally spawn atop cacti in desert and badlands biomes. Their distinctive pink hue makes them easily spotted against the arid landscape. Keep an eye out for cacti at least two blocks tall, as they have a higher chance of sprouting a flower.

Growing Cactus Flowers

For a more convenient supply, cultivate your own! Plant cacti, ensuring each has sufficient space (at least one block on all sides) for optimal flower growth. Taller cacti increase the probability of flower generation. Remember, cacti must be at least two blocks tall to produce Cactus Flowers.

Utilizing Cactus Flowers

Cactus Flowers offer both aesthetic and practical applications:

  • Decoration: Their bright pink color adds a splash of vibrancy to any build. Place them atop blocks with center support.
  • Composting: Add them to a composter to obtain valuable bone meal.
  • Pink Dye: Craft one Pink Dye per Cactus Flower, opening up a range of crafting possibilities, from dyeing wool to creating fireworks.

This covers acquiring and using Cactus Flowers in Minecraft Snapshot 25W06A. For more Minecraft content, check out our guide on obtaining Armadillo Scutes.

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