How to make Hanging Roots in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft hanging roots with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, hanging roots is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. It 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.

hanging roots

Let's explore how to add hanging roots to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Hanging roots is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 Hanging Roots in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find hanging roots in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make Hanging Roots

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather hanging roots:

1 Shears

How to get Hanging Roots in Survival Mode

You can add hanging roots to your inventory in Survival mode by finding hanging roots and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find Hanging Roots

First, you need to find hanging roots in the game. Hanging roots are found underground in the Lush Caves biome.

lush caves

TIP: The easiest way to find hanging roots is to find an azalea tree above ground (where there will be rooted dirt around it). Follow the rooted dirt down to the cave system below. You will find hanging roots growing on the underside of these blocks of rooted dirt. Hanging roots can also grow on the nearby moss blocks and stone.

2. Hold your Shears

Next, place your shears in your hand by selecting them in the hotbar.

Position your pointer (the plus sign) on the hanging roots. You should see the hanging roots become highlighted in your game window.

hanging roots and shears

3. Use the Shears

Next, use the shears on the hanging roots.

The game control to use the shears on the hanging roots depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the hanging roots.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the hanging roots.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the hanging roots.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the hanging roots.

hanging roots dropped

You will need to continue to clip with the shears until the hanging roots fall to the ground.

4. Pick up the Hanging Roots

Make sure you pick up the hanging roots before they disappear.

hanging roots gathered

Once you pick up the hanging roots, they will appear in your hotbar.

hanging roots