How to make a Cactus in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a cactus 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.

cactus

Let's explore how to add a cactus to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A cactus 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
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
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 Cactus in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.20Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.20.0Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Decorations
Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Decorations
Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.20.0Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS31.26 - 1.76Decorations
PS41.26 - 1.91Decorations
PS41.14.0 - 1.20.0Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Decorations
Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Decorations
Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.20.0Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations
Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.20.0Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Decorations
Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.17.30Nature

How to get a Cactus in Survival Mode

In Minecraft, you can add a cactus to your inventory in Survival mode by mining a cactus. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Cactus Plant

First, you need to find a cactus plant in your Minecraft world. Cactus plants are usually found in the Desert or Mesa biomes.

Desert

desert biome

Mesa

mesa biome

2. Break the Cactus Plant

Once you've found a cactus plant, you will want to break it.

cactus plant

The game control to break the cactus plant depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the cactus.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the cactus.
  • 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 cactus.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the cactus.

cactus dropped

The cactus plant will break and a smaller piece of cactus will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Cactus

Make sure you pick up the cactus before it disappears.

cactus gathered

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

cactus

A cactus is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

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  • Nintendo
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  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.8 - 1.12
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		   64 1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Cactus
(minecraft:cactus)		 0 64 1.0 - 1.18.32

Block States for Cactus

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Cactus are:

Block State Value Def Req
age 0 Yes No
age 1 No No
age 2 No No
age 3 No No
age 4 No No
age 5 No No
age 6 No No
age 7 No No
age 8 No No
age 9 No No
age 10 No No
age 11 No No
age 12 No No
age 13 No No
age 14 No No
age 15 No No

Give Command for Cactus

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Cactus is:

/give @p cactus 1 0

Things to Make with Cactus

You can use cactus to make items in Minecraft such as:

green dye
How to make Green Dye

Things to Do with Cactus

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

make potted plant
How to Make a Potted Plant
use composter
How to Use a Composter
build cactus farm
How to build a Cactus Farm
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