Where to find ferns in Minecraft

Ferns are a versatile decorative block in Minecraft that can add a lush, natural touch to any build. They spawn in specific biomes and are relatively easy to collect if you know where to look. While there is no direct way of finding a specific plant in Mojang's sandbox game, there are many ways of locating a biome.

This article explains where you can track down the fern plant in Minecraft.

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Where can you find ferns in Minecraft?

Minecraft's ferns naturally spawn in biomes with abundant vegetation. These plants are most commonly found in the spruce forests, taiga biomes (including snowy taiga), and jungle biomes.

Taiga biomes, including the snowy taiga and giant tree taiga, are rich in vegetation, making them prime spots for finding ferns. You can detect such biomes by their coniferous trees, podzol, and mossy cobblestone features. Their muted green color and tall trees are another major giveaway.

You can also find ferns in the bushy and dense jungle. While not as common as in taiga biomes, you can find occasional and sparse growth of this plant here.

When searching for these biomes, keep an eye out for the right environmental features, such as towering spruce trees or thick jungle foliage.

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Efficient ways of finding the biomes

You can walk around the blocky world of Minecraft with some food and gear to look for various biomes. However, if you want to be precise and look for specific places, you need various tools and techniques.

Here are some methods to streamline your search for taiga or jungle biomes in Minecraft:

• Free exploration: Dense forests, noticeable tree clusters, or sudden changes in flora often indicate the presence of ferns. The easiest way to find the taiga or jungle biome is by looking for a change in vegetation.
• Using a map: A map is one of the most useful items for exploration. Craft one using a compass and paper. Use it to track your location as you walk around different areas in the game. While this might not be useful in finding new biomes, it will help you track your way back home.
• Elytra and fireworks: Walking to explore and find biomes can take a lot of time. However, there is a more advanced and faster way of doing it. You can equip an elytra to fly over vast distances and use fireworks for a speed boost. This method is especially useful to quickly survey taiga or jungle biomes.
• Use the Locate command (in Creative Mode): If you’re in Creative Mode or have cheats enabled, you can use the /locate biome command to pinpoint a specific biome like a taiga. This is the fastest way of finding any biome you want. However, keep in mind that using commands in Minecraft will disable all achievements.

Once you’ve found ferns, they can be collected using shears. This preserves the plant in its original form and allows you to replant it as decoration in your base or garden.