Green dye in Minecraft can be obtained primarily by smelting cactus in a furnace – this is the simplest and fastest method. Alternatively, you can find it in chests in desert villages or buy it from a wandering trader. In this guide, we will cover all the ways to obtain green dye in Minecraft.
All Ways to Make Green Dye in Minecraft
Below you will find a description of how to obtain the dye in three different ways.
Smelt Cactus in Furnace
The first method involves smelting cactus in a furnace.
Find Cactus
Cactus is a naturally generated block that can be found in desert and badlands biomes in Minecraft. The easiest place to look for it is the desert, where it commonly spawns on sand blocks and is easy to spot thanks to its green color.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a desert nearby but see a badlands biome, you can go there and look for cactus growing on red sand. It appears less frequently, but there is still a good chance you will find it.
Craft a Furnace
To smelt cactus, you will need a furnace. If you don’t have one yet, gather 8 blocks of cobblestone, which you can obtain by mining stone with a pickaxe. Then open the crafting table and place the 8 cobblestone blocks in all slots except the center one.
Gather Fuel
To smelt cactus in a furnace, you also need fuel. In Minecraft, you have several options depending on what you have available.
Coal is the most commonly used fuel because it is efficient and easy to find, but if you don’t have it, you can create charcoal by smelting wood. In the early game, planks, logs, and sticks will also work, while in later stages you can use a lava bucket as a more efficient fuel source.
Smelt Cactus to Get Green Dye
To get green dye, open the furnace and place the cactus in the top slot and the fuel in the bottom slot. Then wait for the process to finish, and after a moment you will receive green dye in Minecraft.
Search in Desert Village Chest
If you don’t want to smelt cactus, you can go to the nearest village in a desert biome in Minecraft. Simply search the local buildings, especially those with loot such as houses, and you will have about a 14.3% chance of finding green dye.
Buy from Wandering Trader
Alternatively, you can obtain green dye by buying it from a wandering trader in Minecraft. Sometimes, he offers up to 3 green dye in exchange for 1 emerald; however, this method is not reliable since the trader’s trades are random, and there is only about a 7% chance that green dye will be available.
FAQ
What Can You Do with Green Dye in Minecraft?
Green dye in Minecraft is mainly used for decoration and changing the color of items and blocks. You can use it, for example, to dye wool (including sheep), beds, carpets, glass, terracotta, and candles, allowing you to fully customize the look of your base.
It can also be used to change the color of collars on tamed wolves and cats, as well as to create banners with new patterns and a personalized design. Additionally, it helps you craft colored concrete powder and firework stars.
Does Blue and Yellow Dye Make Green in Minecraft?
No, in Minecraft you cannot obtain green dye by mixing blue and yellow. The only way to craft it is by smelting cactus in a furnace.
