How to make a Red Tulip in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a red tulip 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.

red tulip

Let's explore how to add a red tulip to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A red tulip is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.7.2)
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 Red Tulip in Creative Mode

How to get a Red Tulip in Survival Mode

You can add a red tulip to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a red tulip flower and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Red Tulip Flower

First, you need to find a red tulip flower in the game.

red tulip flower

2. Break the Red Tulip Flower

The game control to break the red tulip 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.

red tulip dropped

The red tulip flower will break and a smaller red tulip will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Red Tulip

Make sure you pick up the red tulip before it disappears.

red tulip gathered

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

red tulip

Red tulips are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Red Tulip

Give Command for Red Tulip

Things to Make with Red Tulip

You can use red tulip to make items in Minecraft such as:

Things to Do with Red Tulip

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