In the world of Minecraft, you can create beautiful, atmospheric spaces that are more than just a shelter for surviving the night. Flower pots, although small and easy to overlook, can completely transform the feel of a building. Placed on a windowsill, dresser, or garden wall, they add charm and realism to any project.
You can plant a wide variety of things in a flower pot – from simple flowers like tulips to more exotic plants such as cacti or mushrooms. It’s a great way to showcase rare specimens from different biomes, from ferns found in the taiga to azaleas from lush caves.
What’s more, the flower pot doesn’t take up a full block, making it perfect for tight spaces and compact decorations. Importantly, flower pots are easy to craft, and the materials needed can be found in the early days of gameplay. All you need is a bit of clay, access to a furnace, and a little imagination.
How to craft a Flower Pot in Minecraft
To craft a flower pot, start by finding some clay. Clay blocks generate naturally at the bottom of rivers, lakes, ponds – and sometimes in swamps or along ocean shores. They have a grayish-blue color, making them easy to recognize – especially if you’re using a shovel with the Efficiency enchantment. When you break a clay block, it drops clay balls. You need three clay balls for one flower pot – but it’s smart to collect more, especially if you want to decorate your whole base. Once you have enough clay balls, smelt them in a furnace with any type of fuel. After a few moments, you’ll get bricks.
When you have at least three bricks, go to the crafting table and place them in a “V” shape – one brick on the left, one on the right, and one in the top-middle slot. With just three bricks – boom – you’ve got yourself one flower pot, ready to decorate your builds like a true Minecraft interior designer.
What plants can be placed in a flower pot in Minecraft
Flower pots in Minecraft are small, but they’re a great way to decorate your builds with plants from different biomes. From common flowers to saplings and exotic plants, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Flowers:
- Dandelion
- Poppy
- Blue Orchid
- Allium
- Azure Bluet
- Red Tulip
- Orange Tulip
- White Tulip
- Pink Tulip
- Oxeye Daisy
- Cornflower
- Lily of the Valley
- Wither Rose
- Torchflower
Saplings:
- Oak Sapling
- Spruce Sapling
- Birch Sapling
- Jungle Sapling
- Acacia Sapling
- Dark Oak Sapling
- Mangrove Propagule
- Cherry Sapling
Mushrooms:
- Red Mushroom
- Brown Mushroom
Other Plants:
- Fern
- Dead Bush
- Cactus
- Bamboo (small/young form)
- Azalea
- Flowering Azalea
