How to grow mangrove trees in Minecraft 1.21

The Wild Update was the major Minecraft update released in 2022. After a satisfying two-part Caves & Cliffs update in 2021, Mojang released a great update featuring more new biomes for the Overworld.

One of the main attractions of The Wild Update is the mangrove swamp and its mangrove trees. At Minecraft Live 2021, Mojang revealed mangrove swamps, a new variation of swamp biomes. Many players would agree that the old swamps looked dull and unpleasant.

In the mangrove swamps, players can discover new flora and fauna. Players will find tall and slightly submerged mangrove trees all over the mangrove swamps called mangrove trees. Follow this guide to learn about Mangrove Trees in Minecraft, where to find them, and how to grow them.

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Minecraft: How to grow mangrove trees

Propagules are needed for growing mangrove trees (Image via Mojang)

In Minecraft, all trees would grow only on land. However, the mangrove is the first tree that can also grow inside water. To grow mangrove trees in Minecraft, players will need to obtain mangrove propagules. These saplings can be found hanging under the leaves of mangrove trees.

To grow a mangrove tree, place a mangrove propagule on a grass or dirt block. It can be placed both on land and underwater. Like other saplings, players can either wait for the propagule to grow into a tree or use a bonemeal to hasten the process.

Mangrove trees have a pretty unique design compared to other trees. Since they are adapted to grow underwater, mangrove trees generate with tall mangrove roots that form small arches. Players can pass under these arches while exploring mangrove swamps with a boat.

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How to get mangrove trees in Minecraft

Mangrove trees in mangrove swamps (Image via Mojang)

As their name suggests, players can find mangrove trees only in mangrove swamps in Minecraft. To find these odd-looking trees, players will have to make a trip to the mangrove biome. Unfortunately, mangrove swamps are among the rarest biomes in Minecraft, which can cause some trouble for players trying to find them. However, there are a few easy ways to find mangrove swamps in Minecraft.

You can use the locate biome command to find mangrove swamps, but this requires you to turn on cheats in your world. Alternatively, you can use a seed map tool to create a map of your world and find coordinates for all biomes.

If you don't want to go all the way to a mangrove biome, the wandering trader can be your best friend. This wandering villager has a chance to offer you mangrove propagules in exchange for five emeralds. Once you have obtained a mangrove propagule, you can place it on a dirt block and wait for it to grow into a mangrove tree.

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What can you do with mangrove trees in Minecraft?

Like all trees in Minecraft, mangrove trees come with their own unique wood set and leaves, but they also have a root-like block called mangrove roots. If there are any mud blocks on the ground, the propagule might also turn them into muddy mangrove trees.

All of these blocks are excellent for builders in Minecraft. With mangrove tree blocks, players can create many exciting builds and houses in Minecraft.

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