How to make a Blue Orchid in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a blue orchid with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a blue orchid is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

blue orchid

Let's explore how to add a blue orchid to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A blue orchid is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU31)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (CU19)
PS3 PS3Yes (1.22)
PS4 PS4Yes (1.22)
Wii U Wii UYes (Patch 3)
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Blue Orchid in Creative Mode

How to get a Blue Orchid in Survival Mode

In Minecraft, you can add a blue orchid to your inventory in Survival mode by finding blue orchids growing in the Swamp biome and gathering them. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Blue Orchid Flower

First, you need to find a blue orchid flower in your Minecraft world. Blue orchids are usually found in the Swamp biome.

swamp biome

This is what a blue orchid looks like:

blue orchid flower

2. Break the Blue Orchid Flower

The game control to break the blue orchid flower depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the flower.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the flower.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the flower.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the flower.

blue orchid dropped

The blue orchid flower will break and a smaller blue orchid will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Blue Orchid

Make sure you pick up the blue orchid before it disappears.

blue orchid gathered

Once you pick up the blue orchid, it will appear in your hotbar.

blue orchid

Blue orchids are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Blue Orchid

Give Command for Blue Orchid

Things to Make with Blue Orchid

You can use blue orchid to make items in Minecraft such as:

Things to Do with Blue Orchid

Here are some activities that you can do with blue orchid in Minecraft: